Album Nerds
Album picks on a range of topics selected by the all knowing Wheel of Musical Destiny. Two friends and music nerds discuss classic albums across a variety of genres including rock, metal, country, hip-hop, r&b and pop. Nostalgia, nonsense and general nerdery ensue. New episodes every week.
Episodes
Bands Across America: Texas
St. Vincent – St. Vincent (2014) & Ryan Bingham – Fear and Saturday Night (2015)
Our summer road trip rumbles into Texas—the Lone Star State, where musical legends roam just as freely as longhorn cattle. From the genre-blurring art-pop genius of Dallas native Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) to the dust-worn Americana storytelling of Ryan Bingham, our two stops this week show just how wide the Texas sound...
Bands Across America: Florida
Miami Sound Machine – Primitive Love (1985) & Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
Our summer album road trip rolls into Florida—the land of sunshine, Latin pop crossovers, and resilient American rock. This week, we spin through two defining Florida albums and highlight what else we’ve been “diggin’.”
What’s Inside
Miami Sound Machine – Primitive Love (August 1985)
Produced by Emi...
Bands Across America: Northern California
Grateful Dead – Workingman’s Dead (1970) & Journey – Frontiers (1983)
Our journey lands in Northern California—home of counterculture trailblazers, iconic inventions, and musical legends. We spotlight two classic albums from Bay Area giants and dig into what makes the region an endless well for music lovers and explorers alike.
What’s Inside
- Grateful Dead – Workingman’s Dead (1970):
P...
Bands Across America: Southern California
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu (1970) & Stone Temple Pilots – Core (1992)
Our summer musical road trip cruises into Southern California—a region defined by sunshine, reinvention, and boundless creativity. This episode shines a light on two era-defining albums from bands that helped shape the sound of SoCal, from the dream-like harmonies of the ‘70s to the gritty alt-rock thund...
Bands Across America: North Carolina
Ben Folds Five – The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner (1999) & James Taylor – JT (1977)
Our summer musical road trip rolls into North Carolina, a state rich in musical heritage and home to artists who have shaped the sound of jazz, folk, hip-hop, and alt-rock. This week, we spotlight two albums from North Carolina natives who brought their unique voices to the world stage: Ben Fold...
Bands Across America: Indiana
Michael Jackson – Bad (1987) & Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
Our summer musical road trip hits Indiana, the Hoosier State, home to pop royalty and hard rock legends. This week, we spotlight two iconic albums from Indiana natives who changed the sound and shape of popular music: Michael Jackson and Guns N’ Roses. We dive into the creative ambition, cultural impact, and lasting lega...
Bands Across America: Arkansas
Johnny Cash – With His Hot and Blue Guitar (1957) & Al Green – Call Me (1973)
Our summer road trip rolls through Arkansas, the Natural State, where the roots of American music run deep. This week, we spotlight two legendary artists whose Arkansas origins helped shape the sound of country and soul: Johnny Cash and Al Green. We dig into Cash’s stark, game-changing debut and Green’s lush, emotionally r...
Bands Across America: Ohio
The Raspberries – Starting Over (1974) & Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral (1994)
Our summer road trip rolls into Ohio, the Buckeye State and a cradle of American music innovation. This week, we spotlight two albums that showcase Ohio’s extraordinary range: the power-pop brilliance of The Raspberries’ swan song Starting Over, and the industrial angst of Nine Inch Nails’ genre-defining The Downward S...
Bands Across America: Alabama
Commodores – Commodores (1977) & Jimmy Buffett – Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977)
We roll into Alabama for the first stop on our summer road trip! This week, we spotlight two classic albums from artists with deep Alabama roots: the genre-blending funk and soul of the Commodores’ self-titled LP, and Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back, introspective Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes....
## Record Rumble: Beatle Battle – John Lennon vs. Paul & Linda McCartney
It’s the ultimate post-Beatles showdown! In the grand finale of our Record Rumbles series, we pit two landmark solo albums head-to-head: John Lennon’s raw, confessional Plastic Ono Band (1970) versus Paul & Linda McCartney’s whimsical, genre-bending Ram (1971). We break down standout tracks, production styles, and the personal and musical jabs traded be...
Record Rumble: Reba McEntire vs. Lainey Wilson
It’s a battle of country queens! We pit Reba McEntire’s acoustic retrospective Not That Fancy (2023) against Lainey Wilson’s bold, personal Whirlwind (2024). We break down standout tracks, production, and debate which artist best represents country music today.
Diggin’:
• Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Carpe Diem, Moonman (2024)
• Midland – On the Rocks (2017)
• Caamp – Copper Changes Color...
Few experiences match the raw energy and communal thrill of a live performance. This week, we pit two titans of concert recordings against each other in a clash that celebrates musicianship and the power of a bands feeding off the roar of the crowd. These iconic releases have each become cultural touchstones, transforming their creators from rising stars into household names and forever changing the way fans experience music beyond...
Prepare for a clash of post-grunge titans as two of the most polarizing, arena-filling albums from the heyday of radio-friendly “butt rock” go head-to-head in a battle of anthems, angst, and unapologetic power chords.
Nickelback – Silver Side Up (2001)
Creed – Human Clay (1999)
Other Diggins
The Band Feel – Into the Sun (EP) 2025
D’Angelo – Black Messiah (2014)
Alison Krauss & Union Station – Arcadia (2025)
Bil...
We have a great show for you today – we will be kicking the tires on our Record Rumbles Series, where two classic albums enter the ring and go head to head and toe to toe. We will compare key tracks, discuss the albums, and decide which is the king of the ring!
The Cure – Disintegration (1989)
Metallica – Metallica (1991)
Other Diggins
Ghost – Skeletá
Metallica – Garage Inc.
Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (May 9, 2025)
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1988 was a year rich in cultural landmarks – from Die Hard to The Wonder Years and the start of Nike’s iconic ‘Just Do It’ campaign. Join us as we dig into some of our own personal favorite albums from the year.
Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988)
Anita Baker – Giving You the Best That I Got (1988)
Iron Maiden – Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)
Other Diggins
The Murder Capital – Blindness (2025)
Nao – Jupi...
Side projects can be interesting venues for artists to showcase a different side of their creativity than we get to see in their main group. On today’s show we dive into records from groups that are off-shoots from some of our favorite bands.
Hot Tuna – Burgers (1972)
Arcadia – So Red the Rose (1985)
Mad Season – Above (1995)
Other Diggins
FACS – Wish Defense (2025)
Mandrake Handshake – Earth-Sized Worlds (2025)
Pu...
On today’s show we’re shinning the Album Nerds spotlight on iconic record producer Roy Thomas Baker. Join us as we get down with RTB and some of his classic albums from the 70s and 80s.
- Robert Calvert – Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters (1974)
- T’Pau – Bridge of Spies (1987)
- Queen – Sheer Heart Attack (1974)
Other Diggins
- James Brandon Lewis – Apple Cores (2025)
- Richard Dawson – End of the Middle (2025)
- Wet Leg – Moisturiz...
Record Store Day 2025 is upon us! Join us as we discuss some of the special releases that are part of the holiday. Don’t forget to support your local record shop on Saturday April 12th!
- Thelonious Monk – Mulligan Meets Monk (1957)
- Hindu Love Gods – Hindu Love Gods (1990)
- The Sword – Warp Riders (2010)
Other Diggins
- Larry June – Life is Beautiful (2025)
- Heartworms – Glutton for Punishment (2025)
- The Alarm – Transformation (Jun...
Singles?! What podcast is this? Don’t be fooled – it’s still your favorite album nerds, but this week we’re taking a break from albums to talk about influential singles. Join us as we dive deep into some of our favorite singles.
The Penguins – Hey Senorita / Earth Angel (1954)
The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane (1967)
Pearl Jam – Jeremy (1992)
Other Diggins
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Glib Tong...
On occasion, an album wows us with not only its greatness, but also with the new sounds it’s using. On today’s show we’re talking all about albums that introduced new instruments, created their own genres and inspired musicians for generations to come.
Babatunde Olatunji – Drums of Passion (1960)
Kraftwerk – Autobahn (1974)
Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are you Experienced? (1967)
Other Diggins
Ebo Taylor – Ebo Taylor JID022...
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