We’ve all had it happen – a member of your favorite band decides to go out on their own. But do they have what it takes to make compelling music on their own? Often times the answer is not so much, but on today’s show we discuss 3 albums from solo artists who did find success doing their own thing. Peter Gabriel – Peter Gabriel 3: Melt (Andy)John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band (Don)David Lee Roth – Eat ‘Em and Smile (Dude) What do you think of these records? What artists do you think are better off on their own? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord. Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!
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. Thanks for listening!