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 Emilio Estefan Jr., this is the record that propelled Miami Sound Machine—and Gloria Estefan—onto the American pop stage. The album’s romantic, hypnotic energy comes through both in the high-energy club cuts and the gentle emotional ballads.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Damn the Torpedoes (October 1979)
Gainesville’s own Tom Petty anchors the Heartbreakers’ classic lineup in this heartland rock classic, co-produced with Jimmy Iovine.
Diggin’
- Cody Jinks – In My Blood (2025): Honest, soulful outlaw country.
- Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Oz: Classic album, prized for high sonic clarity Jet pressing.
- Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl (2025): Resilience after heartbreak.
- Billy Joel – And So It Goes (2025): HBO documentary.
- The Worst Podcast on Mars: Another great music podcast.
Thanks for cruising down the Florida highway with us! What do you think about these Florida albums? Find us on Instagram and Facebook @albumnerds.
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