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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Plouffe's next pick, Fatboy Slim's "Palookaville". Released in 2004, it is the last studio album from Fatboy Slim, a.k.a Norman Cook. Continuing his style of loops and beats, the album was released to mixed reviews, with many reviewers calling it a low-point in his career. Several reviewers also noted that the album could've used another pass to remove unnecessary songs. But what will the boys think? Will this album only appeal to long haired freaky people? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, The Offspring's "Smash". Released in April 1994, the album has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Riding a wave of success for punk groups such as Green Day and Rancid in the mid-90s, the album was a huge breakout hit for the band. Four singles from the album charted, and the album has sold 11 million copies since its release. It holds the record for most sales for an album released on an independent record label. But will it go to #1 in the boys hearts? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Bell's next pick, Kings of Convenience's "Peace or Love". Their fourth album, it was released 12 years after their previous album. Many of the songs on this album had been performed live in the previous decade and some of them had even been recorded in a studio, but the duo was not convinced the versions were good enough. The album was released to positive reviews, with a number of reviewers noting that it was a welcome return by the duo. But what will the boys think of the album? Will it be their best reviewed album to date, or does it need more time in the oven? Come along and find out!
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On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe dive into the topic of records they have bought, but never played. First up is Jamie's pick, Nirvana's "In Utero", released in 1993. It was the last Nirvana album released in Kurt Cobain's lifetime and had two of their most successful singles on it. Second up is Plouffe's pick, Live's "Throwing Copper", released in 1994. This album was a huge success for the band, having four big singles and was one of the most popular albums of 1994. Finally, Bell's pick is The Horrors' "V", released in 2017. This album was released to rave reviews, and is one of their best reviewed albums. But how will the boys rate these unopened treasures? Should they have stayed sealed forever? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Plouffe's next pick, The Bicycle Thief's "You Come and Go Like a Pop Song". Released in 1999, it is the only album from the duo of Bob Forrest and Josh Klinghoffer, who are joined on this album by a myriad of other musicians. One of these musicians is John Frusciante, who in 1999, had returned to the Red Hot Chili Peppers as their guitarist, and who Josh Klinghoffer in turn replaced in 2009. The album comprises 13 tracks on both its 1999 original release and 2001 re-release, but with some omissions and additions, as well as a track re-ordering. Will the boys come and go from this album, or will the bicycle thief instead steal their hearts? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, REO Speedwagon's "Hi Infidelity". Released in 1980, it was their breakout album, with two hits in the top five, both of which were played on the first day of broadcast for MTV. Since release, the album has sold over 11 million copies and hits such as Take it on the Run and Keep on Lovin' You have become staples of classic rock radio. But will the boys find this album a staple of this podcast? Come along and find out!
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On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, the boys are joined by Arthur Rafael, the social media manager at Linus Media Group. Arthur brought Yeat's "Lyfe", an album in the rage genre of hip-hop. Along the way, Arthur explains Yeat's origins, his path to success and how he represents part of the future of the genre. Are we in a new era of hip-hop? Will the boys resonate with this album? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Bell's next pick, Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream". Released in 2008, it is the first album from the Australian duo of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. The album was supported by five singles, which charted well in their native Australia and numerous other countries. The album is a mix of synthpop, electropop, dance rock, and a dizzying array of other genres. But will the boys be walking on a dream with this pick, or will they be left half mast, standing on the shore? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Plouffe's next pick, 3 Inches of Blood's "Advance and Vanquish". Their second album, it was released in 2004 and featured cover art by Edward Repka, who had previously drawn covers for metal bands such as Megadeth. This album marks the second time we have covered a local artist, as 3 Inches of Blood originates from Victoria, BC. An album that pays homage to classic metal sounds and tropes, Advance and Vanquish covers subjects including pirates, vikings and cyborgs. Will the boys find this album to be what is best in life, or will we hear their lamentations? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, Tame Impala's "Currents". The group's third studio album, it was released in 2015 to widespread acclaim, including a 9.3 from Pitchfork. On the 2022 refresh of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of all time, it was placed at #382. Normally just made up of one guy - Kevin Parker, Tame Impala grows to 6 people on tour. Will the boys love the layered sound of the album? Will this be a rare quorum on the podcast? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Bell's next pick, Disclosure's "Alchemy". Released in 2023, it is their fourth studio album. Disclosure is a duo of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence, who come from a family of musicians, with their mother, father and uncle having previously had musical careers with varying success. Reviews for the album were largely positive, with most reviewers noting the fun tone of the record, with some of them noting it may be seen as somewhat of a reboot for the group. Is this an album where the boys reach a rare quorum? Come along and find out!
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On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe dive into the topic of their favourite album covers. Special reminder that this is a video episode on Spotify, so if you were interested in seeing the covers themselves, try that! Bell's pick is Electric Guest's "Kin", Plouffe's pick is Chocolat's "Recontrer Looloo" and Jamie's pick is The Moody Blues' "In Search of the Lost Chord". In a recurring theme, the records could not be more different! Come along and find out about these picks and the ones that didn't make the cut, but are still interesting!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Plouffe's next pick, Royal Blood's self titled debut album. Released in 2014, it comes on the heels of the duo's EP, which came out just months before the album. Royal Blood, like previously covered Death From Above 1979, is a band consisting of only a bassist and drummer, but that's where most of the similarities end. The album was a commercial success, although critics were somewhat mixed on it. Is the album derivative? What other bands does Royal Blood remind the boys of? How much mileage can you get out of just drums and bass? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Live at Monterey". A 1:1 recording of the group's debut performance in the United States, it was for many years only available in part. Like our second episode covering The Who's "Live at Leeds" album, this concert is of some historical significance and captures the live performance of a legendary group. But is it something that you had to be there to experience? While the recording captures all of the sound checks and stage chatter, it loses out on the theatrics of a Jimi Hendrix performance - the playing with his teeth, behind his head and lighting the guitar on fire. Will the boys be satisfied or will they be left wanting more? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Bell's next pick, Blarf's "Cease and Desist". His only album to date, it is produced entirely of samples and noise. Clocking in at just under 28 minutes, the experience is over quickly. The existence of this album raises questions such as: "who or what is Blarf?", "why isn't it available on any major streaming service?" and "what did I just listen to?". To find out the answers to these questions, come along and find out!
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On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe dive into the topic of picture discs. Bell brings George Ezra's "Wanted on Voyage", Plouffe brings Hail Mary Mallon's "Bestiary" and Jamie brings Tool's "Lateralus". Once again, the albums could not be more different -- Bell's pick is a folksy bluesy record, Plouffe's pick is a rap album and Jamie's pick is a very long progressive metal record. What is a picture disc? Why don't we own more of them? How do you know when someone likes Tool? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Plouffe's next pick, Smash Mouth's "Fush Yu Mang". Their debut album, it went to number 19 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two hit singles. One of these singles - "Wallkin' on the Sun" went to #1 in the US and Canada, and propelled sales of the album. To date, "Fush Yu Mang" has sold over two million copies in the US alone. But will the catchy blend of pop-punk and ska win over ska-skeptical duo of Bell and Jamie? Will this Plouffe pick be the one? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, Ray Charles' "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music". Released in 1962, it was an immediate success, bridging the big band and jazz sound that Ray Charles had pioneered during the previous decade, with hits from country music. The album is made up of twelve covers of songs previously made famous by artists such as the Everly Brothers and Hank Williams. Three songs from the album were released as singles, with "I Can't Stop Loving You" being the biggest hit, going number one for five weeks. The single was also nominated and won the Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues song at the 1963 Grammy's. Many country artists, including Willie Nelson, have cited this album as a turning point in expanding the appeal of country music and have noted it influenced their careers as well. Will the boys find this album impactful to the podcast? Come along and find out!
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On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Bell's next pick, U2's "Songs of Innocence". Released in 2014, it is their 13th album. It was released following the Apple Event to announce the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch, with Apple making the album available to all iTunes users at no additional cost. Within a month, the album had been listened to by 81 million users and downloaded 26 million times. However, many artists were upset by the way the album was released, with some saying that giving the music away for free cheapened the art form. A great many iPhone users were upset that the album was automatically added to their phones, and Apple had to release a webpage to remove the album from users' accounts. Critics were also polarized by the issue, as well as the musical content itself, with many saying the album was very bland and middle-of-the-road.
What will the boys think of the album? Will they all try and acquire it for their record libraries or will they have to have Bell exorcise it from their ears? Come along and find out!
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Merry Christmas from the Vinyl Verdict crew! On today's episode, we review the Christmas album our company put out -- way back in 2015. How did this certified Christmas banger get a vinyl release? A fan had two pressings made up and one was given to previous guest Dan Besser. We borrowed this from Dan, who is apparently hard at work remastering the album as well. How does this album stack up against such Christmas greats like we covered last year? Come along and find out! And then come back next week for our regular programming!
- Visa fler