<description>&lt;p&gt;Don and Dude continue honoring Casey Kasem with another Classic Casey Countdowns visit, this time to November 25, 1978, when disco, rock, and pop intertwined on the&lt;em&gt; American Top 40&lt;/em&gt;. This episode highlights two albums behind that week’s Top 10 hits, celebrating the sound of a Thanksgiving spent around radios and record players.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chic – &lt;em&gt;C’est Chic &lt;/em&gt;(1978) New York studio pros Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards turned Chic into a precision-groove machine on their second LP, fusing disco, funk, and R&amp;amp;B into sleek, minimal arrangements that still feel luxurious. Driven by the monster hit “Le Freak,” the record balances party-starter anthems with emotionally rich cuts like “I Want Your Love,” showcasing airtight rhythm section work, tasteful strings, and a cool, upscale dancefloor vibe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foreigner – &lt;em&gt;Double Vision &lt;/em&gt;(1978) Fresh off their blockbuster debut, Foreigner sharpened their arena-rock formula on Double Vision, pairing Lou Gramm’s powerhouse vocals with Mick Jones’s riff-heavy guitar lines and radio-ready hooks. From the punchy opener “Hot Blooded” to the grinding title track and moodier deep cuts, the album captures a band refining its identity through tight songwriting, dramatic dynamics, and a polished yet muscular late 70s rock sound.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dude is Diggin’:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Pretty Reckless – &lt;em&gt;Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas&lt;/em&gt; (2025): A six-track holiday set where Taylor Momsen blends hard rock crunch with nostalgic seasonal moods, highlighted by a powerful new version of “Where Are You Christmas?”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Various Artists – &lt;em&gt;Saturday Night Fever Original Movie Soundtrack &lt;/em&gt;(1977) (vinyl): A landmark disco document packed with Bee Gees smashes and club classics, perfectly channeling the sweaty, cinematic pulse of the late 70s dancefloor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don is Diggin’:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Magic Wands – &lt;em&gt;Cascades &lt;/em&gt;(2025): Dreamy, guitar-and-synth-driven pop steeped in gothic and new wave textures, full of shimmering atmospheres and mystical, nocturnal imagery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vince Gill – &lt;em&gt;50 Years From Home: Secondhand Smoke &lt;/em&gt;(2025): Reflective country storytelling that blends personal memories with social themes, delivered in Gill's warm tenor and supported by a cast of Nashville collaborators.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing. “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Casey Kasem&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Album Nerds

Album Nerds

Classic Casey Countdowns (November 25, 1978) Chic & Foreigner

NOV 25, 202549 MIN
Album Nerds

Classic Casey Countdowns (November 25, 1978) Chic & Foreigner

NOV 25, 202549 MIN

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<p>Don and Dude continue honoring Casey Kasem with another Classic Casey Countdowns visit, this time to November 25, 1978, when disco, rock, and pop intertwined on the<em> American Top 40</em>. This episode highlights two albums behind that week’s Top 10 hits, celebrating the sound of a Thanksgiving spent around radios and record players.</p><p>Chic – <em>C’est Chic </em>(1978) New York studio pros Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards turned Chic into a precision-groove machine on their second LP, fusing disco, funk, and R&amp;B into sleek, minimal arrangements that still feel luxurious. Driven by the monster hit “Le Freak,” the record balances party-starter anthems with emotionally rich cuts like “I Want Your Love,” showcasing airtight rhythm section work, tasteful strings, and a cool, upscale dancefloor vibe.</p><p>Foreigner – <em>Double Vision </em>(1978) Fresh off their blockbuster debut, Foreigner sharpened their arena-rock formula on Double Vision, pairing Lou Gramm’s powerhouse vocals with Mick Jones’s riff-heavy guitar lines and radio-ready hooks. From the punchy opener “Hot Blooded” to the grinding title track and moodier deep cuts, the album captures a band refining its identity through tight songwriting, dramatic dynamics, and a polished yet muscular late 70s rock sound.</p><p>Dude is Diggin’:</p><p>The Pretty Reckless – <em>Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas</em> (2025): A six-track holiday set where Taylor Momsen blends hard rock crunch with nostalgic seasonal moods, highlighted by a powerful new version of “Where Are You Christmas?”.</p><p>Various Artists – <em>Saturday Night Fever Original Movie Soundtrack </em>(1977) (vinyl): A landmark disco document packed with Bee Gees smashes and club classics, perfectly channeling the sweaty, cinematic pulse of the late 70s dancefloor.</p><p>Don is Diggin’:</p><p>Magic Wands – <em>Cascades </em>(2025): Dreamy, guitar-and-synth-driven pop steeped in gothic and new wave textures, full of shimmering atmospheres and mystical, nocturnal imagery.</p><p>Vince Gill – <em>50 Years From Home: Secondhand Smoke </em>(2025): Reflective country storytelling that blends personal memories with social themes, delivered in Gill's warm tenor and supported by a cast of Nashville collaborators.</p><p>Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing. “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Casey Kasem</p>