Happy Record Store Day, Nerds! On today’s show we celebrate independent record stores by exploring some of the holiday’s special releases. Here’s our picks:

Freddie Gibbs – Pinata (Andy)

Mavis Staples – Have a Little Faith (Don)

Dio – The Last in Line (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What RSD albums are you excited for this year? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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From the The Carter Family to the Jackson 5 and the Jonas Brothers – families have found success in the music industry for decades. On today’s show we highlight some of our favorite family-made albums.

First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (Andy)

The Isley Brothers – Go For Your Guns (Don)

Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory (Dude)

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

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Turns out 2012 wasn’t the end of the world, but it may have seemed like it at the time. With hurricanes, mass shootings and the music of Drake and Luke Bryan dominating the pop charts, I think we all felt the end was nigh ;). Join us as we discuss our favorite best selling albums from that year.

The Black Keys – El Camino (Andy)

Rihanna – Talk That Talk (Don)

Adele – 21 (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What albums from 2012 do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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During the late 80s and early 90s, Yo! MTV Raps helped to bring the quickly evolving genre of hip-hop into the living room. On today’s show we talk over the TV program and a handful of records from artists featured on the initial run of episodes.

Ultramagnetic MC’s – Critical Beatdown (Andy)

Eric B. & Rakim – Follow the Leader (Don)

Gang Starr – Step into the Arena (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What artists were you introduced to by Yo! MTV Raps? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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Plugin the synths and polish up that disco ball, we’re going electronic on today’s show. (Well, as electronic as we three rock fans can get). Join us as we explore albums that blend electronic components with familiar sounds.

LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (Andy)

Editors – In this Light and on This Evening (Don)

MGMT – Oracular Spectacular (Dude)

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

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Ireland’s rich cultural heritage has produced lots of great art, with music being no exception. On today’s show we highlight a handful of Irish artists that we’ve come to love. Happy St Paddy’s Day!

Nealo – November Medicine (Andy)

Van Morrison – Astral Weeks (Don)

Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia (Dude)

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

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Great popular music is often a result of creative partnerships. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Lennon and McCartney, men have joined forces and inspired each other to amazing heights. Join us as we discuss records from some of our favorite bromances.

Jan & Dean – Little Old Lady From Pasadena (Andy)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Architecture & Morality (Don)

Queens of the Stone Age – Songs for the Deaf (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What Bromance-inspired albums do you love? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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As unique as each relationship is, all relationships go through stages. From infatuation to heartbreak and everything in between, music does a great job of expressing the emotions of love. On today’s show we discuss three albums that closely deal with the different phases of a relationship.

Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear (Andy)

Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell (Don)

Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What albums remind you of a stage of a relationship? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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Sometimes the spark of making music together can kindle a romance. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, Abba, and Wings all had their romantic pairings – and oftentimes splits. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite records forged in the fires of romance.

Tom Waits – Alice (Andy)

Jefferson Airplane – Surrealistic Pillow (Don)

The White Stripes – White Blood Cells (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What band romances affected your favorite music? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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What makes music sound sensual? A deep groove? Hazy production? Romantic lyrics? Of course its going to vary by listener, but on today’s show we try to find some common ground. Join us as we discuss three albums we think have sex appeal.

Air – Moon Safari (Andy)

Cigarettes After Sex – Cigarettes After Sex (Don)

Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get it On (Dude)

What do you think of these records? What sensual albums do you most often put on? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, [email protected].

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