Albums Under The Radar
An educational history of under-appreciated, under-rated, undiscovered or fading albums that are under the radar but need to shine.
Episodes
11 episodes
Mitski: Nothing's About To Happen To Me
On this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we dive into Mitski’s 2026 album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me — a haunting, Lynch-ti...
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Episode 11
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29:18
The Velvet Underground & Nico
In this episode, Albums Under The Radar explore The Velvet Underground & Nico’s 1967 debut album, which sold modestly but revolutionized rock music. From Warhol’s iconic banana cover to Lou Reed’s raw lyrics, Nico’s haunti...
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Episode 10
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28:54
The Byrds' Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo flopped in 1968—and then changed music forever. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Gram Parsons’ brief takeover, a confused fanbase, Nashville sessions, replaced vocals, an...
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Episode 9
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26:53
Paul Weller's Stanley Road
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we revisit Paul Weller’s 1995 UK #1 lp, Stanley Road, which flew in stealth mode in the U.S. We break down its soulful Britpop sound and standout tracks like “You Do Someth...
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Episode 8
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28:06
Grateful Dead: Europe '72
In this episode of Album Under the Radar, we take a deep dive into the Grateful Dead’s Europe ’72, the live album that became one of the band’s most accessible and enduring statements. From road-tested new songs and classic co...
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Episode 7
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34:08
Big Star's #1 Record
Big Star’s #1 Record didn’t sell—but it changed everything. Album Under the Radar digs into the 1972 debut that helped define power pop and quietly influenced generations of artists.
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Episode 6
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24:21
Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique
Paul’s Boutique was too weird, too dense, and too ahead of its time in 1989. Today, it’s a sampling masterpiece. This episode explores how the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers created an album that quietly reshaped modern music.<...
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Episode 5
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31:28
The Beatles: Let It Be
Beyond the breakup narrative lies a warm, honest Beatles album.This episode of Under the Radar takes a fresh look at Let It Be — the songs, the sessions, and the legacy.Affiliate...
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Episode 4
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43:57
Love: Forever Changes
A deep dive into Love’s Forever Changes—a haunting, horn-soaked masterpiece born from tension, creativity, and the fading glow of the ‘60s.Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Love’s Forever c...
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Episode 3
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22:40