Adventures In Vinyl
Album reviews from a different perspective. Two long time friends discuss popular and not so popular albums, and other music related items.
Soundgarden-Superunknown
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the fourth studio album that debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 310,000 copies in it’s opening week. That band is Soundgarden and the album is Superunknown.
Song of the Week!
Man On A Mission - The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers
Gremmie Out of Control - Pearl Jam - Lost Dogs
Stump The Barron!
John the Fisherman - Primas - Frizzle Fry
Soundgarden - Superunknown
Genre: Grunge
Rele...
A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I pay tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. We dig into ten of his most iconic solo tracks. From the stadium-Shaking Opener “Crazy Train” to the orchestral eeriness of “Diary of a Madman” Come along and enjoy the ride.
Song of The Week!
Autopilot - Dexter and The Moonrocks
Claws - Liquid Mike - Claws EP
Stump The Barron!
Whitesnake - Still of the Night - Whitesnake.
A Tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne
"Cr...
Top 10 July 4th Songs for Gen X
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I ask Chat GPT for the top 10 pool side songs for Generation X!
Song of The Week!
Babygirl - The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers
Cry - Dexter and The Moonrocks - Happy To Be Here
Stump The Barron!
For Me This Is Heaven - Jimmy Eat World - Clarity
Top 10 Pool Side Songs for Gen X
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey (1981)
Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams (1984)
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femme...
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss this 1985 debut studio album, considered a landmark recording due to its influence on the shoegaze genre. That band is The Jesus and Mary Chain and the album is Psychocandy.
Song of The Week!
Here’s The Thing - Fontaines D.C. - Romance
(No) Reason to Believe - Spanish Love Songs - Losers (Single)
Stump The Barron!
The Killing Moon - Echo & The Bunnymen - Ocean Rain
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
The Police - Synchronicity
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss an album whose title was inspired by Arther Koestl’ers book The Roots of Coincidence. Nominated for 5 grammy’s in 1984. That band is The Police and the album is their 5th and final studio album Synchronicty.
Song of The Week!
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel - So
I Broke My World - Alien Boy - You Wanna Fade?
Stump The Barron!
Legs - ZZ Top - Eliminator
The Police - Synchronicity
Wilco - A Ghost Is Born
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss an album that won two Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Recording Package. That band is Chicago’s own Wilco and the Album is 2005s A Ghost Is Born.
Song of The Week!
Graveyard Shift - Uncle Tupelo - No Depression
Drown - Son Volt - Trace
Stump The Barron!
Wake Up - Arcade Fire - Funeral
Wilco - A Ghost Is Born
Gen...
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Todd and I discuss the eleventh studio album by one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time. An album originally aimed at beating the Beatles’ Rubber Soul, and their inspiring Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album, it has since taken its place as one of the greatest and most influential Albums in music history by a band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. That band is the Beach Boys, and the album is Pet Sounds.
Song of The We...
Counting Crows - August and Everything After
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss yet another debut studio album by a band whose name was derived from a british nursery rhyme called “One for Sorrow”. That band is Counting Crows and the album is August and Everything After.
Song of The Week!
At the Stars - Better Than Ezra - How Does Your Garden Grow
That Prince - Cloud Nothings - Final Summer
Stump The Barron!
Careless Whisper (feat, Kenny G.) - Train - Greatest Hits
Counting Crows...
Bruce Springsteen - Born in The U.S.A.
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the 7th studio album that featured 7 singles. The artist is New Jersey’s own Bruce Sprinstenn and the album is Born in The U.S.A.
Song of The Week!
Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins - Top Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Enough Is Enough - The Hives
Stump The Barron!
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me Kill Me - U2 - Batman Forever (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Bruce Springsteen - Born in...
Brand New - Your Favorite Weapon
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the debut album of a band that was officially formed in the year 2000 in a basement in Merrick, New York. That band is Brand New and the album is Your Favorite Weapon.
Song of The Week!
Anna Begins - Counting Crows - August and Everything After
The Poet - Ryan Bingham - Junky Star
Stump The Barron!
Grace Too - The Tragically Hip - Day For Night
Brand New - Your F...
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl Adam and I discuss this former Canadian Duo’s 2nd studio album released in 2012. That band is Japandroids and the album is Celebration Rock.
Song of The Week!
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads - Talking Heads:77
Take Me With You - OK Go - And the Adjacent Possible
Stump The Barron!
Sex and Dying in High Society - X - Los Angeles
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
Genre: Punk Rock
Release Date...
INXS - Kick
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl Adam and I discuss this Austrian band's 6th studio album and most successful release. That band is INXS and the album is Kick!
Song of The Week!
The Great Salt Lake - Band of Horses - Everything All the Time
Don’t Change - Spanish Love Songs - Single
Stump The Barron!
Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car - Billy Ocean - Tear Down These Walls
INXS - KIC...
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl Adam and I discuss this Irish-English Rock band’s 2nd studio album released on November 4th 1991. That band is My Bloody Valentine and the Album is Loveless.
Song of The Week!
Just Like Honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
City Girl - Kevin Shields - Lost In Translation (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Stump The Barron!
Here’s Where The Story Ends - The Sunday’s - Reading, Writing And Arithmetic
My Bloody Valentine - Loveles...
Radiohead - OK Computer
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl Adam and I discuss the 3rd studio album by this English Rock band that won a grammy for Bester Alternative Music Album in 1998. That band is Radiohead and the album is Ok Computer.
Song of The Week!
Call Me - St Paul & The Broken Bones - Half the City
The Shakes - The Menzingers
Stump The Barron
Ocean's Avenue - Yellowcard - Ocean's Avenue
Radiohead - OK Computer
Genre: Alternative
Release Date: May 21, 199
7Studio(s): Cann...
Tripping Daisy - I Am An Elastic Firecracker
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl Adam and I continue looking at the DFW music scene of the 90s by discussing the 2nd studio album from this band that suddenly disbanded in 1999 and just reformed in 2024. That band is Tripping Daisy and the album is I Am an Elastic Firecracker.
Song of The Week!
Happiness - Hagfish - Rocks Your Lame Ass
White Bikes - Thursday - White Bikes (Single)
Stump The Barron!
Another Way To Die - Disturbed - Asylum
T...
The Toadies-Rubberneck
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we again visit the year 1994 and talk about this platinum album by this Fort Worth, Texas band. That band is the Toadies and the album is of course Rubberneck!
Song of The Week!
Beautiful Night - Burden Brothers - Buried in Your Black Heart
Just Like Heaven - The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Stump The Barron!
Clear My Head - Wool - Budspawn
The Toadies - Rubberneck
Genre: Hard Roc...
The Killers - Sam's Town
On this first episode of 2025 Adam and I discuss the 2nd studio album named for a casino in Las Vegas. That band is The Killers and the album is Sam’s Town.
Song of The Week!
You Don't Know How It Feels - Tom Petty - Wildflowers
Pumpkin - Been Stellar - Scream From New York, NY
Stump The Barron!
Life After You - Daughtry- Leave This Town
The Killers - Sam's Town
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: September 27, 2006
Studio(s): Studio at the Pa...
Everclear - Sparkle and Fade
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss this second album released by this Portland, Oregon band in the year 1995. That band is Everclear and the album is Sparkle and Fade.
Song of The Week!
Changes - Charles Bradley - Changes
So Tell Me Why - Poison
Stump The Barron!
Smooth - Santana (feat. Rob Thomas) - Supernatural
Everclear - Sparkle and FadeGenre: Alter
native Rock
Release Date: May 23, 1995
Studio(s): Smart, A&M...
Stone Temple Pilots - Purple
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss this 2nd studio album named for a color in the year 1994. That band is Stone Temple Pilots and the album is Purple.
Song of The Week!
Pennyroyal Tea - Nirvana, In Utero
Stump The Barron!
I'm The One - Descendants - Everything Sucks
Searching for Tomorrow - Coheed & Cambria - The Father of Make Believe
Stone Temple Pilots - Purple
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: June 7, 1994
Studio(s): Reco...
Third Eye Blind - Self Titled Debut Album
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and I discuss this self-titled debut studio album that was a commercial success in the late 90s. That band and album is Third Eye Blind.
Song of the Week!
Custard Pie - Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
Chicago - Japandroids - Fate & Alcohol
Stump the Barron!
A-Punk - Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Third Eye Blind - Self Titled Debut Album
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: April 8th, 1997
Studio(s): Toast, Skywalker Ranc...
The Clash - London Calling
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the 3rd studio by the band that billed themselves as “The Only Band That Matters”. That band is The Clash and the album is London Calling.
Song of The Week!
Bobby - Camp Trash - Downtiming EP
A New World - Timecop1983 - Metropolis EP
Stump The Barron!
Sour Times - Portishead - Dummy
The Clash - London Calling
Genre: Punk Rock
Release Date: December 14, 1979
Studio: Wessex, London
Producer...
Liquid Mike / The Menzingers / The Wonder Years - Concert @ Cain's Ballroom: Tulsa, Ok. Oct 13th, 2024
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss two guys in their 40s going to a punk show on a Sunday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Song of The Week!
I Wanna Be Sedated - Ramones - Road To Ruin
Lean on Sheena - The Bouncing Souls - The Gold Record
Stump The Barron!
Sister Havana - Urge Overkill - Saturation
Concert Details:
Artist(s): Liquid Mike / The Menzingers / The Wonder Years
Date: October 13, 2024
Venue: Cain's Ballroom
C...
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss an enduring rock manifesto released in 1985. That bad is Dire Straits and the album is Brothers In Arms.
Song of The Week!
Supersonic - Sponge
Don't Change - Spanish Love Songs - Don't Change / Vasoline / My Own Worst Enemy - Single
Stump The Barron!
1985 - Bowling for Soup - A Hangover You Don't Deserve
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
Genre: Pop Rock
Release Date: May 17, 1985
Studio(s): AIR (Sale...
Oasis - What's The Story Morning Glory
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the 2nd studio album by the ever feuding Gallagher brothers. That band is Oasis and the album is What’s the Story Morning Glory.
Song of The Week!
Desperately Wanting - Better Than Ezra - Friction Baby
Uncomfortably Numb (feat. Hayley Williams) - American Football
Stump The Barron!
Bother - Stone Sour - Stone Sour
Oasis - What's The Story Morning Glory
Genre: Alternative / BritPop
Rele...
Def Leppard - Hysteria
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I go back to the year 1987 and discuss this bands best-selling alubm to date, selling over 20 million copies world wide. That band is Def Leppard and the album is Hysteria!
Song of The Week!
I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry
Party Hard - Andrew W.K. - I Get Wet
Stump The Barron!
The Kill - 30 Seconds to Mars - A Beautiful Lie
Discovery
Used for Glue - Rival Schools...
Can't Hardly Wait - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and Todd discuss the orginal motion picture soundtrack from the 1998 movie Can''t Hardly Wait.
Song of the Week!
The Emptiness Machines - Linkin Park - From Zero
All In My Head - Blink 182 - One More Time Part 2
Stump the Barron
Animal - Def Leppard - Hysteria
Cana't Hardly Wait: The Orginal Motion Picture Soundtrack
Release Date: May 26th, 1998
Label: Elektra Records
Length: 59:00
Number of T...
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness (Twilight to Starlight)
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss the Disc 2 of this double album that was released in 1995. The band the Smashing Pumpkins, the album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Song of The Week!
Red Eyes - The War on Drugs - Lost In the Dream
Hours - Hotel Pools - Evenings, Vol. 1
Stump The Barron!
Lost Cause - Beck - Sea Change
The Smashing Pumpkins: Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness (Twilight to Starlight)
Release Date: Oct...
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness (Dawn to Dusk)
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss Disc 1 of this double album that was released in 1995. The band the Smashing Pumpkins, the album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (Dawn To Dusk)
Song of The Week
Bright Lights - The Killers
Everyday People - Slightly Stoopid
Stump The Barron
War All The Time - Thursday - War All The Time
The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness (Dawn To Dusk)
Sponge - Rotting Pinata
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss this band’s best selling and debut album from the year 1994. That band is Sponge and the album is Rotting Pinata.
Song of The Week!
It Beats For You - My Morning Jacket
A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed and Cambria
Stump The Barron!
Mad World - Tears For Fears
Sponge: Rotting Pinata
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: August 2, 1994
Producer: Tim Patalon
Studio: The Loft
Label: Work Group
Tonic-Lemon Parade
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam and I discuss yet another album that was released in the mid 90s and probably one of our favorites. That band is Tonic and the album is Lemon Parade.
Song of The Week!
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett
Failure's Not Flattery - New Found Glory
Stump the Barron:
Blackwater - Meatpuppets - Too High To Die
Tonic - Lemon Parade
Genre: Alternative
Release Date: July 16, 1996
Producer: Jack Josephy Puig...
Taking Back Sunday - 152
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we discuss this Long Island band's 8th studio album released in 2023. That band is Taking Back Sunday and the album is 152.
Song of the Week!
Always On the Run - Lenny Kravitz
Big Blind - The Story So Far
Stump the Barron!
Hey Ladies - Beasties Boys - Paul's Boutique
Taking Back Sunday - 152
Genre: Alternative Rock
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Producer: Tushar Aplte
Label: Fantasy
Length: 31:11
N...
Chris Stapleton - Higher
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, Adam andI discuss the 5th studio album by this 39 year old ex Papa John's employee. The artist is Chris Stapleton and the album is Higher.
Song of the Week
Stacy's Mom - Fountain of Wayne
Things Change - Dwight Yoakam
Stump the Barron
Cold Hard Bitch - Jet
Chris Stapleton - Higher
Genre: Country / Blues Rock
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Studio: El Dorado Studios (Hollywood)
Producer: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Staple...
Social Distortion - Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, we discuss a punk album released in February of 1992. That band is Social Distortion and the album is Somwhere Between Heaven & Hell.
Song of the Week!
Vasoline - Stone Temple Pilots
Heavenly Junkies - Kent
Stump the Barron!
Been Caught Stealing - Jane's Addiction
Social Distortion - Somwhere Between Heaven and Hell
Genre: Punk Rock
Release Date. February 11, 1992
Studio: El Dorado Studios (Hollywood)
Producer: Dave Jerden
Labe...
Cover Songs - From the 60s to the 80s
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we talk about some classic covers from the 60s to the 80s by bands that gained popularity from the 90s and 2000s.
Song of the Week!
Voodoo Child - Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble
With a Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker
Stump the Barron!
Money (That's What I Want) - The Flying Lizards
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Singles - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we discuss one of our favorite soundtracks even if it came from a rom com! That sound track is Singles: The Orignal Motion Picture Soundtrack
Song of the Week!
The Toadies - Possum Kingdom
Spacehog - In the Meantime
Stump the Barron!
Sponge - Have You Seen Mary
Singles - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Wrestling Intros
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we stray from the norm and talk about some of our favorite wrestling intros.
Song of the Week!
Son Volt - Drown
Airbourne - Ready to Rock
Stump the Barron!
Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock
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Motorhead - Ace of Spades
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we close up "Metal Month" with the great album "Ace of Spaces" from none other than the iconic Motorhead!
Song of the Week!
Joe and the Feels - Beef
American Hi-Fi - Surround
Stump the Barron!
Weezer - Susanne
Motorhead - Ace of Spaces
Genre: Heavy Metal
Release Date: October, 1980
Studio: Jackson's Studios (Rickmansworth, England)
Label: Bronzehttps://www.adventuresinvinyl.com
Producer: Vic Maile
Length: 36:42
Number of Tracks: 12
For more informa...
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss an album that is basically about sex, druge and rock and roll. That band is Motely Crue and the album is Dr. Feelgood.
Song of the Week!
Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name
Motorhead - The Game (Triple H)
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood
Genre: Heavy Metal
Release Date: August 28, 1989
Studio: Little Mountain Studios, Vancouver, Canada
Lable: Elektra
Producer: Bob Rock
Length: 45:07
Number of Tracks: 11
For more information on the band...
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we continue with “May is the month of Metal” we discuss the 2nd studio album by a band whose notable influence can be heard across the metal and rock genres today. That band is Black Sabbath and the Album is Paranoid.
Song of The Week!
Slash & Chris Stapleton - Oh Well
Megadeath - Symphony of Destruction
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Genre: Metal
Release Date: September 18, 1970
Studio: Regent Sound, London Island, London
Label: Vertigo (UK), Warner Bros (US)
Producer: Rodger Bai...
Metallica-Master of Puppets
On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 3rd studio album from a band who played their first gig in Arkansas in the town of Bald Knob. That band is Metallica and the album is Master of Puppets.
Song of The Week!
Korn-Blind
Metric - Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson)
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Genre: Metal
Release Date: March 3, 1986
Studio(s): Sweet Silence, Copenhagen
Producer(s): Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica
Length: 54:52
Number of Tracks: 8
For more information on the band Metallic...
