Albums Under The Radar
Ron MonteAn educational history of under-appreciated, under-rated, undiscovered or fading albums that are under the radar but need to shine.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic CommentaryMusic | |||
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Surfboards? Not this time. In Episode 11, we dive into The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds — Brian Wilson’s lush, vulnerable “teenage symphony” that changed pop music forever. We break down the tracks, the studio innovation, the Wrecking Crew, and why this no... more
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-tinged exploration of solitude, memory, and the quiet rooms inside the mind. Plus: background on Mitski, the album’s creat... more
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 haunting vocals, and John Cale’s a... more
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, and how one risky left tur... more
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 Something to Me,” explaining how Weller c... more
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 covers to Pigpen’s final g... more
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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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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- Top Shelf Music Journalism
I’m a jazz snob but that doesn’t mean I don’t love and admire all kinds of music and the historical/cultural trends that produced it. But no matter where your tastes and passions lie, “Under the Radar” is a must for anyone game to go deep. Well written and exquisitely edited, this excellent podcast casts a wide musical net—from the Velvet Underground to the Grateful Dead, from the Byrds to the Beastie Boys, from the Beatles to Led Zeppelin, Ron Monte’s conspiratorial narration is chock full of f... more
Apple Podcasts5Speedy000
United Statesa month ago - WOW!
Pretty dang cool! Covers lots of songs, some I recall & some I’ve either never heard or forgotten. Very good!
Apple Podcasts5XyzzyX1965United States2 months ago - Exceptional
Great podcast
Apple Podcasts5MusicvibessssssUnited States2 months ago - Great Show!!!
Love all the music clips, history and backstories. Perfect length as well, not too short, not too long. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5Tunesmith2United States2 months ago - gr8
I listened to the Beatles episode.
Was really intrigued by all the complexities.
I enjoyed all the cross referencing with other artists, and the little snippets of music to illustrate the points
anxious to listen to other episodes.
Apple Podcasts5ct-peteUnited States2 months ago - Awesome podcast
This podcast was amazing … can’t wait to hear the next one
Apple Podcasts5EdMarzocchiUnited States2 months ago - Hits all the right notes
Fun and Informative. A must-listen podcast for any music fan!
Apple Podcasts5AngosaurusUnited States2 months ago - Absolutely Love!
Great podcast, short and sweet, but informative and fun. Definitely going out and buying Grace!
Apple Podcasts5Musiclover4ever2United States6 months ago
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