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Prince Dec 18, 2022

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Hey there Nerds! We’ve got a new format and new podcast host in store for you. Join us as we start a new chapter of the show with an old show staple – Prince!

Andy kicks things off with 1995’s The Gold Experience, a album mired in record company disputes and speculations, the record marks the first time Prince officially released music as [Love Symbol] (not to be confused with the 1992 record of the same name, of course).

Don’s selection – Around the World in a Day – has been labeled the psychedelic Prince record, though as we discuss, the record is just a eclectic as any other Prince album. As the follow-up to Purple Rain, the record wasn’t considered a commercial success, but how does it hold up musically?

The Dude’s pick comes from later in Prince’s career – 2014’s Art Official Age. It’s an album that finds Prince rediscovering himself, blending old sounds and characters with modern sounds and production techniques.

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

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New Releases Dec 18, 2022

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What’s new Nerds? We’ve got a few new releases to share with you fine folks.

Andy’s pick comes from indie rock veteran Elvis Costello and his band The Imposters. The record finds Costello channeling his early straight-ahead rock sound – and doing it well.

Don’s selection is a folk rock record from Minneapolis-based duo The Cactus Blossoms. It features vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Everly Brothers while sampling the best of 70s country and soft rock.

The Dude’s pick comes from the land down under – William Crighton’s latest album Water and Dust. Though the record is steeped in Australian sounds and lore, we all found it relatable and I dare say, enjoyable.

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

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Debuts Dec 18, 2022

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On occasion, an artist will burst onto the scene with a debut album so powerful, it completely shifts your perspective on music. On today’s show we discuss three such albums and how they shaped our musical tastes.

Bjork – Debut (Andy)

Velvet Underground & Nico – Velvet Underground & Nico (Don)

Jeff Buckley – Grace (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What debut album changed your taste? Join other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Live Aid Artists Dec 18, 2022

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Live Aid was an epic concert event that took place back in July of 1985. It gathered together the top musicians of the time to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. All the big names were there – from Queen and The Rolling Stones, to Madonna and David Bowie.

Join us as we discuss albums from 3 equally influential artists who also played the event.

Run-DMC – Run DMC (Andy)

Duran Duran – Rio (Don)

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What was your favorite performance from Live Aid? Join other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Sax Appeal (Sonny Rollins, Roxy Music and Bruce Springsteen) Dec 18, 2022

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Ah the saxophone, a surprisingly versatile, though often under utilized instrument in modern music. This week we discuss albums that embraced the woodwind to its full potential. Let’s get saxy…

Sonny Rollins – Saxophone Colossus (Andy)

Roxy Music – Roxy Music (Don)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – Born to Run (Dude)

Want to win a free copy of Roxy Music’s debut album on vinyl?! Listen up for details on entering our giveaway.

What do you think of these records? What sax-centric record blows you away? Join other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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From Our Parents Record Cabinet (Aretha, Elvis, Ten Years After) Dec 18, 2022

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We all come from somewhere, even us nerds. On today’s show we dive into our folks record cabinets to explore where our tastes originated. Not surprisingly we came up with 3 quite different, though clearly influential albums from the late 60s.

Aretha Franklin – Aretha Now (Andy)

Elvis Presley – How Great Thou Art (Don)

Ten Years After – Ssssh (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What did your parents have in their record cabinet? Join other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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New Jack Swing (Bobby Brown, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Janet Jackson) Dec 18, 2022

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For a few years in the late 80s and year 90s, new jack swing dominated the charts and pop culture. This fusion of RnB, pop and hip-hop was not only commercially successful, but it also produced some of the most iconic records of the time. Today on the show, we discuss three of those albums.

Bobby Brown – Don’t Be Cruel (Andy)

Tony! Toni! Toné! – The Revival (Don)

Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What new jack swing artist put the stuffing in your shoulder pads? Talk it over with other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Woodstock ’99 (Metallica, Bruce Hornsby, The Tragically Hip) Dec 18, 2022

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As the 90s came to a close, the youth of America gathered in central New York to celebrate crappy music, overpriced water and poor sanitation. Woodstock ’99 served as a who’s-who of the shifting music scene at the time. Join us as we discuss 3 classic albums from artists who played the festival.

Metallica – Master of Puppets (Andy)

Bruce Hornsby and the Range – The Way it Is (Don)

The Tragically Hip – Up to Here (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What are your memories of the festival? Talk it over with other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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U2 Dec 18, 2022

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U2 is one of those bands that has been around so long that we’ve been able to watch them progress their sound through many phases of their career. Today on the show, we discuss 3 U2 albums that finds the band reinventing themselves, their sound, and in large part, the pop sound of the time.

U2 – War (Andy)

U2 – Songs of Experience (Don)

U2 – Achtung Baby (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite U2 album? Talk it over with other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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One and Done (Operation Ivy, The La’s, Temple of the Dog) Dec 18, 2022

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Good things rarely last, especially when it comes to the bands featured on this week’s episode. All of these groups burned brightly for a single album and then poof they were gone. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite one and done albums:

Operation Ivy – Energy (Andy)

The La’s – The La’s (Don)

Temple of the Dog – Temple of the Dog (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What one and done album do you cherish? Talk it over with other music-minded nerds on our Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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