On paper, they should be amazing, but how does a band packed with greatness actually sound? We discuss three super groups that we think worked well and talk over the concept in general.

Derek & The Dominos – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (Andy)

The Highwomen – The Highwomen (Don)

Audioslave – Audioslave (Dude)

What do you think of these records? Who’s your favorite super group? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord or email us, [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Quaker City Night Hawks - El Astronauta

Rival Sons - Hollow Bones

Swans - The Glowing Man

Clams Casino - 32 Levels

Michael Kiwanuka - Love and Hate

Apathy - Handshakes with Snakes

Andy and the Dude discuss what we’ve been listening to, new releases, fixing turntables and white dudes beatboxing.

We talk about favorite recent listens including Robert Glasper, Def Leppard and REM. Embarrassing stories are shared, album of the year is debated, Bluetooth music is still crap.

We talk about new releases from De La Soul, LA Salami and Wilco, among others. The Dude shares a fun memory of his first record, and we discuss the status of the music industry.

We talk over the Beatles, Skid Row and Erykah Badu. Andy commemorates Dillinger Escape Plan. The Dude tells you how to get beer extra fizzy.

We talk about the new Clipping record Splendor and Misery as well a Atlanta based StonerRider and their most recent effort Hologram. The Dude discovers the sappy music button.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts.

We talk about Apollo Brown and his 90s hip-hop stylings as well as new release from some band called Metallica. We also pay homage to Leonard Cohen and his timeless music. Other albums mentioned include: Jeff Buckley – Grace, Blackberry Smoke – Like an Arrow, Whiskey Myers – Mud, Norah Jones – Day Break, Saba – Bucket List Project, Czarface – Fistfull of Peril.

We talk about our favorite Christmas songs and share magical memories of past Christmas music gifts.