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Durand Jones, Psychotic Waltz, Anthrax, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from soul group Durand Jones and the Indications, progressive metal vets Psychotic Waltz, Canadian folk artist Frazey Ford, and bluegrass powerhouse The Steeldrivers.

Plus classic albums from chamber pop visonary Owen Pallete and thrash metal kings Anthrax.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Durand Jones and the Indications – American Love Call (2019)

Psychotic Waltz – The God Shaped Void (2020)

Frazey Ford – U kin B the Sun (2020)

The Steeldrivers – Bad For You (2020)

Owen Pallett – Heartland (2010)

Anthrax – For All Kings (2016)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Haunt, Moodyman, Fleet Foxes, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from metal group Haunt, underground dance artist Moodyman, West Texas super-group The Panhandlers, and doom metal act Blood Incantation.

Plus classic albums from space rock band Bright Light Social Hour and folk rock group Fleet Foxes.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Haunt – Mind Freeze (2020)

Moodyman – Sinner: KDJ-48 (2019)

The Panhandlers – The Panhandlers (2020)

Blood Incantation – History of the Human Race (2019)

Bright Light Social Hour – Space is Still the Place (2015)

Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (2011)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Gil Scott-Heron, Huntsmen, Pallbearer, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from spoken-word artist Gil Scott-Heron, doom metal group Huntsmen, electronic collective Holy Fuck, and a reissue from country artist Brent Cobb.

Plus classic albums from leftfield hip-hop group Shabazz Palaces and doom metal stallworths Pallbearer.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven – We’re New Again (2020)

Huntsmen – Mandala of Fear (2020)

Holy Fuck – Deleter (2020)

Brent Cobb – No Place Left to Leave (2020)

Shabazz Palaces – Black Up (2011)

Pallbearer – Heartless (2017)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Pearl Jam, Kvelertak, Gabe Lee, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from rock group Pearl Jam, Norwegian metal group Kvelertak, Nashville country artist Gabe Lee, and hip-hop group Superego.

Plus classic albums from folk rock legend John Prine and post rock duo Wye Oak.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Pearl Jam – Gigaton (2020)

Kvelertak – Splid (2020)

Gabe Lee – Honky Tonk Hell (2020)

Superego – Nautilus (2020)

John Prine – John Prine (1971)

Wye Oak – Civilian (2011)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

American Aquarium, Lido Pimienta, Annihilator, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from alt-country group American Aquarium, Canadian/Colombian artist Lido Pimienta, thrash metal group Annihilator, and Chicago-based grunge band Melkbelly.

Plus classic albums from the reconstructed rock group Blind Melon. And an influential debut record from guitar rock group Mogwai.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

American Aquarium – Lamentations (2020) (Alt-Country)

Lido Pimienta – Miss Colombia (2020) (Afro-Pop)

Annihilator – Ballistic, Sadistic (2020) (Thrash Metal)

Melkbelly – PITH (2020) (Grunge)

Blind Melon – For My Friends (2008) (Rock)

Mogwai – Young Team (1997) (Post-Rock)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Melt Yourself Down, The Strokes, Nadia Reid, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from Afro-Punk group Melt Yourself Down, Indie Rock mainstay The Strokes, New Zealand-based folk artist Nadia Reid, and Americana singer White Buffalo.

Plus classic albums from progressive rock legend Frank Zappa and RnB singer Anita Baker.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Melt Yourself Down – 100% Yes (2020)

The Strokes – The New Abnormal (2020)

Nadia Reid – Out of My Province (2020)

White Buffalo – On the Widows Walk (2020)

Frank Zappa – Zoot Allures (1976)

Anita Baker – Rapture (1986)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Fiona Apple, The Naked Six, The Chats, and More Dec 19, 2022

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New album recommendations from folk-rock vet Fiona Apple, UK-based indie-rockers Naked Six, Australian ‘shed-rock’ 3-piece The Chats, and the hilarious country group Hot Country Knights.

Plus classic albums from Afro-beat multi-instrumentalist Sinkane. And a record from super-group The Gracious Few featuring members of Candlebox and Live.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters (2020) (Folk-Rock)

The Naked Six – The Lost Art of Conversation (2020) (Indie Rock)

The Chats – High Risk Behaviour (2020) (Punk)

Hot Country Knights – The K is Silent (2020) (Country)

Sinkane – Mars (2012) (Afro-Beat)

The Gracious Few – The Gracious Few (2010) (Rock)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

The Black Moods, Run the Jewels, Lenny Kravitz, and Darkside Dec 19, 2022

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New release recommendation from the Tempe Arizona rock group The Black Moods that’s sure to add a little jangle to your day. Plus a very 2020 rap release from east coast mainstays Run the Jewels.

And we dig into our collections for a classic album recommendation from Lenny Kravitz that sees him writing and playing most every instrument on the record. As well as a moody electronic album from duo Darkside that’s perfect for your relaxing and chilling out needs.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

The Black Moods – Sunshine (2020) (Rock)

Run the Jewels – RTJ4 (2020) (Rap)

Lenny Kravitz – Let Love Rule (1989) (Rock)

Darkside – Psychic (2013) (Electronic)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Rose City Band, John Moreland, Betty Davis, and The Darkness Dec 19, 2022

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A new release recommendation from the spaced-out, country-tinged rock group Rose City Band. Plus a new folk album from John Moreland that tests the limits of the genre.

Our Old Dog picks feature a classic 70s funk record from pioneer Betty Davis. And a fun rock record from The Darkness that pays homage to the glam rock of the 70s and 80s.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Rose City Band – Summerlong (2020) (Psychedelic Rock)

John Moreland – LP5 (2020) (Folk/Country)

Betty Davis – They Say I’m Different (1974) (Funk)

The Darkness – Permission to Land (2003) (Rock)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Violent SoHo, Jessie Ware, The Who, and Faith No More Dec 19, 2022

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A new release recommendation from Australian alternative rockers Violent SoHo that sees them tapping into their 90s rock roots. Plus a new dance record from Jessie Ware that adds a fresh coat of paint to the disco sounds of the early 80s.

Our Old Dog picks feature a classic as classic gets rock record from The Who. And an often overlooked rock record from Faith No More

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Violent SoHo – Everything is A-OK (2020) (Alternative)

Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure? (2020) (Disco)

The Who – Who’s Next (1971) (Rock)

Faith No More – King for a Day, Fool for a Lifetime (1995) (Hard Rock)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!