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by Ron Monte
An educational history of under-appreciated, under-rated, undiscovered or fading albums that are under the radar but need to shine.
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- 4 days ago49 min
Oh Mercy! Bob Dylan Finally Has Mercy On Us
What if Bob Dylan had shown Oh Mercy a little more mercy? In 1989, Dylan and producer Daniel Lanois recorded an album full of mystery, atmosphere—and a handful of songs that never made the final cut. So what happens when we put “Series of Dreams,” “Dignity,” “God Knows,” and “Born in Time” back where they might have belonged? Welcome to Have Mercy—the Oh Mercy that should have been. Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzspro...
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Neil Young’s Tonight’s The Night: From The Golden Harvest To The Dark Ditch
After Harvest turned Neil Young into a superstar, he did something few artists would dare: he headed for the ditch. Recorded in the aftermath of the deaths of Danny Whitten and Bruce Berry, Tonight’s the Night is raw, ragged, intimate and unlike anything Neil had made before. We’ll follow the strange chronology from Harvest and Time Fades Away through Tonight’s the Night, On the Beach and the shelved Homegrown—and discover how one of Neil Young’s darkest albums became one of his most enduring...
- Aug 20, 202643 min
Pink Floyd’s A Saucerful of Secrets: Syd’s Last Stand?
Pink Floyd’s A Saucerful of Secrets captures a band in transition—and Syd Barrett’s final album with Pink Floyd. With David Gilmour arriving, experimental soundscapes emerging, and the seeds of the Floyd we know taking root, this strange and fascinating 1968 album deserves another listen. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar....
- Aug 6, 202658 min
The Lost Stones Album: The Legendary Chess Sessions
What if the Rolling Stones had released an album built entirely from their Chess Studios recordings? In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we imagine The Lost Stones Album: The Legendary Chess Sessions, exploring the band’s 1964 and ’65 recordings in Chicago and the blues roots that shaped their sound. It’s a fresh look at a remarkable chapter in Stones history. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnde...
- Jul 30, 202637 min
Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa: The Quiet Revolution
Discover why Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa became one of contemporary classical music’s most influential recordings. We explore its remarkable story, timeless beauty, and lasting impact on film, ambient, and alternative music—and why it’s still one of the greatest albums under the radar. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzspr...
- Jul 16, 202655 min
The Who Sell Out: On Pirate Radio Station AUTR
Before Tommy changed rock forever, The Who created one of the most inventive albums of the 1960s. Join me for a pirate radio-inspired deep dive into The Who Sell Out — its groundbreaking concept, unforgettable songs, hidden gems, bonus tracks, lasting influence, and why this psychedelic classic remains one of rock’s greatest under-the-radar albums. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertherada...
- Jul 2, 202626 min
Red Means Stop & Listen: King Crimson’s Underrated Masterpiece
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we explore King Crimson’s dark, intense, and highly influential 1974 progressive rock album, Red. We break down the music, the band’s evolution, the recording process, and why this cult classic still sounds ahead of its time. This is a deep dive into one of prog rock’s most powerful and overlooked masterpieces. Listen to the songs on this album on our Spotify channel here Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com Show website: https://albumunderthera...
- Jun 18, 202651 min
Tom Petty: Wildflowers & All The Rest… And Then Some
Wildflowers as it was meant to be heard. We break down Tom Petty’s lost double album, Wildflowers & All The Rest, plus the overlooked session tracks that go even further. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on X / Twitter - Instagram New shows approximately twice a month.
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