Few experiences match the raw energy and communal thrill of a live performance. This week, we pit two titans of concert recordings against each other in a clash that celebrates musicianship and the power of a bands feeding off the roar of the crowd. These iconic releases have each become cultural touchstones, transforming their creators from rising stars into household names and forever changing the way fans experience music beyond the studio. We will figure out which live album best captures the electricity, spontaneity, and magic that only a legendary night on stage can deliver.

• Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive (1976)
• Kiss – Alive (1975)

Other Diggins

• Mclusky – The World is Still Here and so are We (May 2025)
• Various – Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved
• The Head and the The Heart – Aperture (2025)
• Clover County – “Nothing At All”/”Good These Days” (2025)

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Prepare for a clash of post-grunge titans as two of the most polarizing, arena-filling albums from the heyday of radio-friendly “butt rock” go head-to-head in a battle of anthems, angst, and unapologetic power chords.

Nickelback – Silver Side Up (2001)

Creed – Human Clay (1999)

Other Diggins

The Band Feel – Into the Sun (EP) 2025

D’Angelo – Black Messiah (2014)

Alison Krauss & Union Station – Arcadia (2025)

Billy Idol – Dream Into It (2025)

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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We have a great show for you today – we will be kicking the tires on our Record Rumbles Series, where two classic albums enter the ring and go head to head and toe to toe. We will compare key tracks, discuss the albums, and decide which is the king of the ring!

The Cure – Disintegration (1989)

Metallica – Metallica (1991)

Other Diggins

Ghost – Skeletá

Metallica – Garage Inc.

Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (May 9, 2025)

Lord Huron – “Nothing I Need”

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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