Albums Under The Radar

The Real Flowers In The Dirt: The Hidden McCartney/Costello Gem!

What if Flowers in the Dirt wasn’t the album Paul McCartney released in 1989… but another one he almost made? In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we uncover the stripped-down demo recordings McCartney created with Elvis Costello—finally released in the 2017 deluxe edition—and explore how these raw, intimate sessions reveal a completely different album hiding in plain sight. The album Paul should have made! Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8B0M1sYaFD0RwfAAyVXY?si=a534bab61b1f4e09] Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com [hello@albumsundertheradar.com] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com [https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com] Follow us on X / Twitter [https://x.com/albumsunderther?s=11]  -   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/albumsundertheradar?igsh=ODl5NnRyYWRyMXFk&utm_source=qr] New shows approximately twice a month.

How Radiohead Became Radiohead: The Story Of The Bends

Before OK Computer, there was The Bends—the album that transformed Radiohead from one-hit wonders into one of the most important bands of their generation. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we break down the songs, stories, and emotional core behind this 1995 classic—we'll explore the album that could have broken them… but instead changed everything. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8B0M1sYaFD0RwfAAyVXY?si=a534bab61b1f4e09] Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com [hello@albumsundertheradar.com] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com [https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com] Follow us on X / Twitter [https://x.com/albumsunderther?s=11]  -   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/albumsundertheradar?igsh=ODl5NnRyYWRyMXFk&utm_source=qr] New shows approximately twice a month.

XTC’s Skylarking: The 80's Lost Masterpiece

In this episode of Albums Under the Radar breaks down Skylarking by XTC [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=6]—covering its concept, track-by-track highlights, production with Todd Rundgren, the “Dear God” controversy, and its lasting influence on indie and alternative music. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8B0M1sYaFD0RwfAAyVXY?si=a534bab61b1f4e09] Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com [hello@albumsundertheradar.com] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com [https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com] Follow us on X / Twitter [https://x.com/albumsunderther?s=11]  -   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/albumsundertheradar?igsh=ODl5NnRyYWRyMXFk&utm_source=qr] New shows approximately twice a month.

Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers' Proto-Punk Classic

Explore the story behind The Modern Lovers—from its early ‘70s recordings and delayed release to its lasting influence on punk, indie rock, and beyond. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8B0M1sYaFD0RwfAAyVXY?si=a534bab61b1f4e09] Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com [hello@albumsundertheradar.com] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com [https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com] Follow us on X / Twitter [https://x.com/albumsunderther?s=11]  -   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/albumsundertheradar?igsh=ODl5NnRyYWRyMXFk&utm_source=qr] New shows approximately twice a month.

A Legendary Thunderous Whisper: Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left

We explore Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left — from its intimate recording sessions to its haunting legacy — and uncover why this 1969 debut remains one of the most beautiful albums ever to fly under the radar. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8B0M1sYaFD0RwfAAyVXY?si=a534bab61b1f4e09] Email us at hello@albumsundertheradar.com [hello@albumsundertheradar.com] Show website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com [https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com] Follow us on X / Twitter [https://x.com/albumsunderther?s=11]  -   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/albumsundertheradar?igsh=ODl5NnRyYWRyMXFk&utm_source=qr] New shows approximately twice a month.