Album Nerds – Episode 303: Bands Across America – Pennsylvania
Featured Albums:
- The Roots – Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995)
- Live – Throwing Copper (1994)
Episode Highlights:
- Our summer road trip stops in Pennsylvania—the “Keystone State”—where creativity and music history meet in places like Philadelphia and York.
- Dive into The Roots' genre-bending jazz-rap, fueled by live instruments and Philly soul.
- Relive Live’s high-drama, spiritually charged alt-rock, with anthems rooted in small-town struggles and hope.
- We chat standout tracks, killer production details, and how both records helped shape ‘90s music and Pennsylvania’s legacy.
- Don asks a deep question, we share what we’re “diggin’,” and spin the Wheel of Musical Discovery to reveal the next state: Georgia!
What We’re Diggin’:
- Hayes Carll – We’re Only Human (2025): Honest, introspective Americana.
- Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – I Love Rock ’n Roll (1981): Timeless punk-rock attitude.
- Luke Haines & Peter Buck – Going Down to the River to Blow My Mind (2025): Surreal indie pop.
- B-Movie – Hidden Treasures (2025): Early ’80s new wave, finally heard.
Shout-Out: Check out the Polyphonic Press podcast for deep-dive album reviews that’ll broaden your tastes!
Join the Conversation: What’s your favorite Pennsylvania album or musical memory? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, and Threads @albumnerds—or email podcast@albumnerds.com.
Next Stop: Georgia
