Album Nerds
Album picks on a range of topics selected by the all knowing Wheel of Musical Destiny. Three friends and music nerds discuss classic albums across a variety of genres including rock, metal, country, hip-hop, rnb and pop. Nostalgia, nonsense and general nerdery ensue. New episodes every week.
Episodes
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...
The social change and cultural upheaval of the late 1960s produced some of the most creative, boundary-pushing music of any modern era. On today’s show we discuss albums from the pivotal year in music that was 1968.
- Jeff Beck – Truth (1968)
- Dionne Warwick – Dionne Warwick in Valley of the Dolls (1968)
- Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968)
Other Diggins
- Bonnie Prince Billy – The Purple Bird (2025)
- Matt Berry – Heard Nois...
To get in the mood for St Patrick’s Day, on today’s show we’re focusing on some of Ireland’s top albums (according to the Irish Times). Pour yourself a pint of whatever you please and join us!
- The Pogues – Rum Sodomy & the Lash (1985)
- Enya – Watermark (1988)
- U2 – The Joshua Tree (1987)
Other Diggins
- Benjamin Booker – Lower (2025)
- Ghais Guevara – Goyard Ibn Said (2025)
- Smokey Robinson – What the World Needs Now (April 25, ...
Sometimes (more so in recent years) country albums are so beloved they find appeal not only with country music fans, but also with a larger pop audience. On today’s episode we discuss three albums that were able to make that leap.
- Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy (1975)
- The Chicks – Home (2002)
- Florida Georgia Line – Dig Your Roots (2016)
Other Diggins
- Tunng – Love You All Over Again (2025)
- Anna B Savage – You and I are Ear...
Besides snow and cold, the winter months can also bring along a dose of malaise and depression. Luckily, music can help shake off those sad feelings and remind us that happier (and warmer) times aren’t that far off. Join us as we discuss 3 albums that we use as winter antidepressants.
- Mavis Staples – Livin’ on a High Note (2016)
- The Lightning Seeds – Cloudcuckooland (1990)
- Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet (1986)
Other Diggins
- F...
With Valentines Day right around the corner, we thought it might be fun to listen to some favorites from our spouses’ music collections. Music is after all, a great way to get to know a person a deeper level. Join us as we discuss our luv-ahs favorite records and try to keep ourselves out of the doghouse.
- Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995)
- Night Ranger – Midnight Madness (1983)
- Elton John – Cap...
The “sophomore slump” is an all too common phenomena in the music industry. Following up a break-through record with one equally as successful requires talent and dedication. Join us as we discuss 3 successful sophomore albums.
- Led Zeppelin – II (1969)
- A Tribe Called Quest – Low end Theory (1991)
- The Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream (1993)
Other Diggins
- Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature (2025)
- Franz Ferdinand – The Human F...
Certain albums serve as a crossroads in an artists career, opening a path towards a new sound or a new audience. Occasionally these records are so impactful, they shift entire genres. On today’s show we discuss 3 albums that reshaped an artists career and the musical landscape of the time.
- Beck – Odelay (1996)
- Dusty Springfield – Dusty in Memphis (1969)
- Tom Petty – Full Moon Fever (1989)
Other Diggins
- Skinner – New Wave Vau...
Popular music often finds itself in the midst of social controversy. Something about it works well when it comes to challenging norms and pushing boundaries. On today’s show we discuss records that stirred-up plenty of controversy.
- Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar (1996)
- N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton (1988)
- W.A.S.P. – W.A.S.P (1984)
Other Diggins
- Warpstormer – Warpstormer (2024)
- Caixa Cubo – Modo Aviao (2024)
- Paul Heat...
Time to laugh – or at least to give it a good try. On today’s episode we explore music albums focused on making you chuckle. As we quickly find out, combining music and comedy is easier said than done.
- Flight of the Conchords – Flight of the Conchords (2008)
- “Weird Al” Yankovic – “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
- Spinal Tap – This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Other Diggins
- Ka – The Thief Next to Jesus (2024)
- Father John Misty – Maha...
Today’s psychedelic music might not be covered in peace signs and flower petals, but it does owe plenty to the sounds of the 60s. On today’s show we explore 3 new-ish psychedelic albums that are sure to get you in the right headspace.
- Tame Impala – Lonerism (2012)
- XTC – Skylarking (1986)
- The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses (1989)
Other Diggins
- Geordie Greep – The New Sound (2024)
- Laura Marling – Patterns in Repeat (2024)
- King D...
Well we made it to the end of 2024! Join us as we take a moment to look back on the year that was and our favorite records that came along with it.
- Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South
- The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
- Fontaines DC – Romance
Other Diggins
- Shabaka – Perceive It’s Beauty, Acknowledge It’s Grace (2024)
- Soft Play – Heavy Jelly (2024)
- The The – Ensoulment (2024)
- Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – Woodland (2...
Ho, ho, ho Nerds! Pour yourself some eggnog and join us for a nostalgic look back on a trio of records that we grew up listening to during the holiday season. Hope you’re having a fun, safe and warm holiday!
- Alvin and the Chipmunks – A Chipmunk Christmas (1981)
- Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song (1960)
- Richard and Karen Carpenter – A Christmas Portrait (1978)
Other Diggins
- Hamish Hawk – A Firmer Hand (2024)
- Nala Sinephro – E...
Folk music does a great job of telling the stories of people of a particular time and place. That’s likely why it had a resurgence in the 1950s and 60s during times of social and political unrest. On today’s show we explore influential albums of the mid-century folk revival and of course sprinkle in plenty of bad folk puns and Dylan impressions.
- Joan Baez – Joan Baez (1960)
- The Kingston Trio – The Kingston Trio (1958)
- Bob Dylan – ...
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