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Wu-Tang Clan Dec 18, 2022

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Wu-Tang Clan burst onto the NYC rap scene in the mid-90s with a unique sound and large cast of colorful personalities. Their influence on the rap genre and American culture have been rippling outwards ever since. Today on the show, we explore 3 records from the collective and the many offshoot projects that it produced.

GZA – Liquid Swords (Andy)

Wu-Tang Clan – Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Don)

Czarface – Every Hero Needs a Villain (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album in the Wu-niverse? 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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Hall of Fame (Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Willie Nelson) Dec 18, 2022

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Every once in a while, we like to take a moment to reflect on some truly classic albums that deserve some extra praise. For that we have the Album Nerds Hall of Fame (aka ANHoF). Our nominees are:

Radiohead – OK Computer (Andy)

Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon (Don)

Willie Nelson – Red Headed Stranger (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What album would you nominate for the Hall of Fame? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Rock Operas (Mike Watt, Roger Waters, David Bowie) Dec 18, 2022

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Everyone loves a good story. Combine that with some good music and you have the potential for magic. Today on the show we look at 3 albums that both sound great and tell a compelling story.

Mike Watt – Contemplating the Engine Room (Andy)

Roger Waters – Radio K.A.O.S. (Don)

David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What rock opera moves you to sing along? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Hair Metal (Saigon Kick, Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe) Dec 18, 2022

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Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaah! The 80s hair metal scene left its mark not only with glass shattering vocal performances, but also plenty of glam, partying and general craziness. Today on the show we explore 3 hair metal albums that helped define The Decade of Decadence.

Saigon Kick – The Lizard (Andy)

Whitesnake – Whitesnake (Don)

Mötley Crüe – Shout at the Devil (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What hair metal group makes your follicles stand on end? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Lilith Fair (Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O’Connor, Liz Phair) Dec 18, 2022

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In the early 90s, the idea of a female only music festival didn’t seem plausible. Sarah McLachlan and friends helped to make it a reality with the Lilith Fair tour. Running for three years in the late 90s, plus a revival in 2010, the festival helped to bring women-led music to a larger audience. Today on the show we discuss 3 albums from influential Lilith Fair artists.

Lucinda Williams – Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (Andy)

Sinéad O’Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Don)

Liz Phair – Exile in Guyville (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What Lilith Fair artist do you listen to most? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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60s Jazz (John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, The Tony Williams Lifetime) Dec 18, 2022

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The 1960s saw a lot of change for the jazz genre. Big-name artists released influential records and the sound started to creep into other genres. Today on the show, we discuss records from the beginning, middle and end of the decade to see just how things progressed.

John Coltrane – Giant Steps (Andy)

Herbie Hancock – Maiden Voyage (Don)

The Tony Williams Lifetime – Emergency! (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What jazz album would you recommend? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Motown (Jr. Walker, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie) Dec 18, 2022

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The Motown record label has produced some of the most iconic American music from the last 50 years. Under the direction of producer Berry Gordy, artists like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Smokey Robinson brought RnB music to a mainstream pop audience. Today on the show we discuss 3 Motown records that have plenty of pop-appeal.

Jr. Walker and the All Stars – Shotgun (Andy)

Diana Ross and the Supremes – Love Child (Don)

Lionel Richie – Can’t Slow Down (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What Motown record do you keep coming back to? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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Traveling Wilburys (Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys, George Harrison) Dec 18, 2022

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Traveling Wilburys were about as super of a group as you can get. Combining the talents of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lyne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty they represented a powerhouse of musical talent from the past few decades. On today’s show we discuss Wilbury-related albums – from the group itself and from its members.

Electric Light Orchestra – Eldorado (Andy)

Traveling Wilburys – Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 (Don)

George Harrison – All Things Must Pass (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What Wilbury-related albums would you recommend? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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2000 (Jurassic 5, Warren Zevon, The Hives) Dec 18, 2022

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Along with the new millennium, the year 2000 brought with it a lot of questionable popular music – boy bands like N-sync and Backstreet Boys were at the top of the charts and alternative rock had morphed into an unholy abomination called nu-metal. Luckily, it wasn’t all bad. On today’s show we discuss 3 albums that we think are worth remembering.

Jurassic 5 – Quality Control (Andy)

Warren Zevon – Life’ll Kill Ya (Don)

The Hives – Veni Vidi Vicious (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What albums would you recommend from the year 2000? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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1962 (Dexter Gordon, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan) Dec 18, 2022

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The year 1962 finds us in a transitional time in music. While ‘The Twist’ may have been all the rage in pop culture, there was an undercurrent of change seeping to many of the fringe genres. Today on the show we explore the wide variety of the sounds that helped define the early part of the decade.

Dexter Gordon – Go! (Andy)

Roy Orbison – Crying (Don)

Bob Dylan – Bob Dylan (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What albums would you recommend from 1962? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

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