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Austin Meade, Genesis Owusu, Metallica, and Melvins Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from Texas-based singer/songwriter Austin Meade as well as Australian hip-hop newcomer Genesis Owusu.

Our Old Dog picks feature two heavy, hard-hitting records – the worlds introduction to thrash metal on Metallica’s debut from 1983. As well as a ruckus record from sludge metal vets Melvins.

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

Austin Meade – Black Sheep

Genesis Owusu – Smiling with No Teeth

Metallica – Kill Em All (1983)

Melvins – The Maggot (1999)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Tomahawk, Shame, Bob Dylan, and Mastodon Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from Mike Paton led super-group Tomahawk and a sophomore release from London post-punk band Shame.

Our Old Dog picks feature a classic storyteller record from Bob Zimmerman Dylan and progressive rock concept album from Georgia’s own Mastodon.

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

Tomahawk – Tonic Immobility

Shame – Drunk Tank Pink

Bob Dylan – Desire (1976)

Mastodon – Blood Mountain (2006)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Black Country, New Road, Greta Van Fleet, Nick Cave, and The Beatles Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from UK 7-piece post punk group Black Country, New Road. As well as from Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet.

Our Old Dog picks feature two examples of great songwriting – Nick Cave’s intimate and emotional Boatman’s call from 1997. As well as a classic record from late-era Beatles – their 1970 album Let It Be.

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

Black Country, New Road – For the First Time

Greta Van Fleet – The Battle at Garden’s Gate

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Boatman’s Call (1997)

The Beatles – Let it Be (1970)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Jeff Rosenstock, Travis Tritt, Spacemen 3, and Prince Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from Jeff Rosenstock and his ska re-thinking of his 2020 album No Dream. And the first new material in 10 years from country veteran Travis Tritt.

Our Old Dog picks feature an influential release from psychedelic rock group Spacemen 3. Plus a funky classic from Prince at the height of his powers.

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

Jeff Rosenstock – Ska Dream

Travis Tritt – Set in Stone

Spacemen 3 – The Perfect Prescription (1987)

Prince – Sign O’ the Times (1987)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Dillon Carmichael, Ad Nauseam, U2, and The White Stripes Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from country artist Dillon Carmichael and his latest EP. And a challenging release from Italian death metal group Ad Nauseam.

Our Old Dog picks revisit a classic records from Irish rock band U2 and garage rockers The White Stripes.

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

Dillon Carmichael – Hot Beer

Ad Nauseam – Imperative Imperceptible Impulse

U2 – Joshua Tree (1987)

The White Stripes – Elephant (2003)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Czarface, Red Fang, MF DOOM, and Guns N’ Roses Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from East coast rap outfit Czarface packed with their trademark comic book references. And a sludge rock release from Portland OR band Red Fang that expands on their sound.

Our Old Dog picks revisit an influential hip-hop concept record from MF DOOM as well as Guns N’ Roses debut record that would reshape rock in the 80s.

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

Czarface – Super What?

Red Fang – Arrows

MF DOOM – Mm.. Food (2004)

Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction (1987)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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URNE, The Black Keys, Huey Lewis and the News, and John Lee Hooker Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from London metal group URNE who have an excellent debut album. Plus a blues tribute record from rock veterans The Black Keys that showcases their hill country blues roots.

Our Old Dog picks revisit a popular release by bar band turned stars, Huey Lewis and the News. As well as classic delta blues record from John Lee Hooker that includes jazz instrumentation.

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

URNE – Serpent & Spirit

The Black Keys – Delta Kream

Huey Lewis and the News – Sports (1983)

John Lee Hooker – That’s My Story (1960)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Dawn Richard, Vincent Neil Emerson, George Lewis, and Pearl Jam Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from New Orleans dance and RnB artist Dawn Richard. And a poetic country album from Texan Vincent Neil Emerson.

Our Old Dog picks feature a taste of New Orleans jazz from clarinetist George Lewis. Plus the influential debut record from Seattle rock group Pearl Jam.

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

Dawn Richard – Second Line

Vincent Neil Emerson – Vincent Neil Emerson

George Lewis – Jazz Funeral in New Orleans (1953)

Pearl Jam – Ten (1991)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Ayron Jones, Cloud Nothings, Joy Division, Beastie Boys, and The Jesus Lizard Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from Seattle-based blues rock guitarist Ayron Jones. And Cleveland Ohio punk rock group Cloud Nothings deliver one of their most consistent albums to date.

Plus a new segment featuring listener picks we’re calling Stray Cats. Today’s show features a record selection from listener Don – Joy Divisions’ 1979 album Unknown Pleasures.

Our old dog selections feature an iconic release from the Beastie Boys as well a filthy punk rock record from The Jesus Lizard.

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

Ayron Jones – Child of the State

Cloud Nothings – The Shadow I Remember

Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures (1979)

Beastie Boys – Check Your Head (1992)

The Jesus Lizard – Goat (1991)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Killers, Underworld, and Bruce Springsteen Dec 18, 2022

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New release recommendations from show favorite King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. And a beautifully crafted storyteller record from The Killers.

Our old dog selections feature an influential dance record from Underworld and an iconic album from The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.

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

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Butterfly 3000

The Killers – Pressure Machine

Underworld – Dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994)

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA (1984)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

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