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 Vaudeville (2025)
• Moonchild Sanelly – Full Moon (2025)
• The Devil Makes Three – Spirits (Feb 2025)
• Ringo Starr – Look Up (2025)
• Tremonti – The End Will Show Us How (2025)
• Mink DeVille – Coup De Grace (1981)

What do you think of these records? What great albums redefined the career of an artist you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 Heaton – The Mighty Several (2024)
• Ethel Cain – Perverts (2025)
• Lambrini Girls – Who Let The Dogs Out (2025)
• VANT – Dumb Blood (2017)

What do you think of these records? What controversial albums do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 – Mahashmashana (2024)
• Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (2023)
• Matt Pond PA & Alexa Rose – The Ball of the Natural Lines (Feb 27, 2025)
• Opeth – The Last Will and Testament (2024)
• The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards (2024)

What do you think of these records? What albums do you turn to for a good laugh? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 Diamond – Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 (2025)
• Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023)
• Early Moods – A Sinner’s Past (2024)
• Jesse Ray And the Carolina Catfish – Live at Off The Record (2024)

What do you think of these records? What are psychedelic albums do you dig on? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 (2024)
• Lunar Effect – Sounds of Green and Blue (2024)
• Mac Leaphart – Motel Breakfast (2024)

Check out our full new release lists for all the gory details:

Don – https://albumnerds.com/donnie-likey-ten-of-2024/
Dude – https://albumnerds.com/dudes-top-albums-of-2024/
Andy – https://albumnerds.com/andys-new-release-rankings-2024/

What do you think of these records? What are you favorite albums of 2024? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 – Endlessness (2024)
• Clay Aiken – Christmas Bells are Ringing (2024)
• The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God (1988)
• Panzerballet – X-Mas Death Jazz (2017)
• Merle Haggard – Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present (1973)

What do you think of these records? What holiday albums do you remember from childhood? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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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 – Bringing it All Back Home (1965)

Other Diggins

• The Red Clay Strays – Made By These Moments (2024)
• The Felice Brothers – Valley of Abandoned Songs (2024)
• Yacht Rock – A Dockumentary (2024)
• The Milk Carton Kids – Christmas in A Minor Key (2024)
• Uniform – American Standard (August, 2024)
• Living Colour- Vivid (1988)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite mid-century folk revival record? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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New Wave music funneled together a diverse range of sounds from 70s punk, pop and electronic music to form something original and distinctively 80s. Join us as we discuss albums from this classic era of popular music.

• Blondie – Parallel Lines (1978)
• The Psychedelic Furs – Forever Now (1982)
• Devo – Freedom of Choice (1980)

Other Diggins

• Civerous – Maze Envy (2024)
• Megan Thee Stallion – Megan (2024)
• Mk.gee – Two Star & The Dream Police (2024)
• Duo Pleyel – Yuletide Treats (2024)
• Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness (2024)
• The Cars – The Cars (1978)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite new wave record? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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From curated popular music selections to original works specifically created for a film, great soundtracks have the power to elevate scenes, guide audience emotions, and sometimes become enjoyable listening experiences on their own. Pull up a comfy chair, grab some popcorn and join us as we share some of our favorite movie soundtracks.

• Various Artists – Pulp Fiction Soundtrack (1994)
• Various Artists – Stand By Me Soundtrack (1986)
• Various Artists – The Crow Soundtrack (1994)

Other Diggins

• Mabe Fratti – Sentir Que No Sabes (2024)
• Rich Ruth – Water Still Flows (2024)
• Meat Puppets – Out My Way (1986)
• Mickey Thomas  – A Classic Christmas (2024)
• Linkin Park – From Zero (2024)
• Various Artists – Footloose Soundtrack (1984)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite movie soundtrack? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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Growing up ain’t easy, but we all gotta do it. Luckily we have great music to get us through the trials and tribulations of coming of age. Join us as we discuss three albums that deal with the journey of youth to adulthood.

• Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012)
• Arcade Fire – The Suburbs (2010)
• Tears for Fears – Songs from the Big Chair (1985)

Other Diggins

• Lupe Fiasco – Samurai (2024)
• Primal Scream – Come Ahead (2024)
• Mogwai – The Bad Fire (January 24, 2025)
• Ben Folds  – Sleigher (2024)
• Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet (2024)
• The Killers – Pressure Machine (2021)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album about growing up? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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Feeling the need to break some stuff? Some classic punk rock might be just what you need. Raise a fist in the air and join us as we discuss 3 classic albums from punk rock’s beginnings. Other Diggins What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite classic punk rock album? Let us know […]