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    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.
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    Episodes (34)

    Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream

    Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss an album releaed over 30 years ago that still stands the test of time. That band is the Smashing Pumpkins and the album is Siamese Dream.

    Song Of The Week!

    Catfish and the Bottlemen - Encore
    Joey Valence & Brae - Ready Set


    Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
    Genre: Alternative/Grunge
    Release Date: July 27, 1993
    Producer(s): Butch Vig, Billy Corgan
    Studio: Triclops (Marietta, GA)
    Label: Virgin
    Length: 62:08
    Number of Tracks: 13

    This closes yet another episode of Adventures In Vinyl. For more information on the smashing pumpkins bet sure to check them out at their website https://smashingpumpkins.com. If you liked this pod cast be sure to give us a 5 star review. To stay up to date on the latest episodes be sure to follow us on Instagram @adventures.in.vinyl. IF you would like to know how to support the channel or to check out previous episodes be sure to check out website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you find links to earlier episodes, some old blog posts by Adam and myself and if you click that support section you can hit a link where you can buy a really cool adventures in vinyl t shirt.

    Longwave-Secrets Are Sinister

    Longwave-Secrets Are Sinister
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss an indie rock band's 4th sutdio album released in 2008. That band is Longwave and the album is Secrets Are Sinister.

    Song Of The Week!

    Pearl Jam - Dark Matter
    Killswitch Engage - This Fire

    Longwave - Secrets Are Sinister
    Genre: Indie Rock / Shoegaze
    Release Date: November 11, 2008
    Producer(s): Longwave, Dave Fridmann, Peter Katis
    Label: Original Singal Recordings
    Length: 39:22
    Number of Tracks: 11

    For more information on the band longwave, check out their website at www.longwavetheband.com. If you like this podcast be sure to check us out on our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can find links to our episodes and through our support section you can find a place to order you very own adventures in vinyl T Shirt. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platform of choice.

    Encomium - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

    Encomium - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, we discuss a tribute album by various artists dedicated to the one and only Led Zeppelin that was released in the year 1995. That album is Encomium: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin.

    Song of the Week!

    Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks
    Everclear - Heartspark Dollarsign

    Encomium - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

    Genre: Hard Rock
    Release Date: March 14, 1995
    Producer(s): Jolene Cherry, Bill Curbishley and Kevin Williamson
    Label: Atlantic Records
    Length: 52:02
    Number of Tracks: 12

    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    Flickerstick - Welcoming Home The Astronauts

    Flickerstick - Welcoming Home The Astronauts
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the debut studio album from an alternative rock band from Denton, TX. That band is Flickerstick and the album is "Welcoming Home The Astronauts".

    Song of the Week!
    Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
    The Jesus & Mary Chain - Head On


    Genre: Alternative Rock
    Release Date: October 18th, 2001
    Studio: Todd and Toby Pipes - Bass Propulsion Laboratories
    Producer(s): Todd Pipes & Rick Beato
    Label: Epic
    Length: 37:48
    Number of Tracks: 12

    For more information on the band flickerstick be sure to check out their website at www.flickerstickofficial.com and give the album “Welcoming Home The Astronauts” a listen on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adeventures.in.vinyl and check out our website atwww.adventuresinvinyl.com

    Snow Patrol - Eyes Open

    Snow Patrol - Eyes Open
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, we discuss the best-selling album of 2006, in the UK and the 15th best selling album of the 2000s. That band is Snow Patrol and the album is "Eyes Open".

    Song of The Week!

    They Fray - Over My Head (Cable Car)
    Kurt Vile - Another good year for the roses

    Snow Patrol - Eyes Open

    Genre: Alternative Rock
    Release Date: May 1, 2006 (UK) & May 9, 2006 (US)
    Stuido(s): Grouse Lodge Studios (Ireland), The Garage (Kent), The Garden (London), Angel Recording Studios (London)
    Producer: Jacknife Lee
    Label(s): Fiction, Polydor, A&M
    Length: 45:05
    Number of Tracks: 11

    For more information on the band Snow Patrol be sure to check out their website at www.snowpatrol.com and give the album “Eyes Open” a listen on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    Feeder - Polythene

    Feeder - Polythene
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss an album that had a working title of "Here in the Bubble". That band is Feeder and the album is Polythene!

    Song of the Week!
    Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
    Deftones - Back To School (Mini Maggit)

    Feeder - Polythene
    Genre: Alternative Rock
    Release Date(s): May 19,1997 (UK), October 20, 1997 (US)
    Producer(s): Chris Sheldon & Feeder
    Label(s): Echo (UK) / Elektra (US)
    Length: 51:03
    Number of Tracks: 13

    For more information on the band Feeder be sure to check out their website at www.feeder.tmstor.es and on Instagram @feederofficial and give the album “Polythene” a listen on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    Hum-You'd Prefer An Astronaut

    Hum-You'd Prefer An Astronaut
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, we review the 3rd studio album released in 1995, from a band out of Champaign, Illinois. That band is Hum and the album is "You'd Prefer An Astronaut."

    Song of The Week!
    Anberlin - Never Take Friendship Personal
    Snow Patrol - Headlights On Dark Roads


    Hum - You'd Prefer An Astronaut

    Genre: Alternative Rock / Space Rock
    Release Date: April 11, 1995
    Studio(s): Playground (Chicago, IL), Pachyderm Studios (Cannon Falls, MN)
    Producer(s): Keith Cleversley, Hum
    Label: RCA
    Length: 45:53
    Number of Tracks: 9

    Be sure to check out Hum at@humbandofficial on Instagram, I know I do, and give the album “You’d Prefer An Astronaut” a listen on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    The Gaslight Anthem - History Books

    The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl, we review the latest release from a New Jersey Rock Band. That band is The Gaslight Anthem and the album is History Books.

    Song of the Week!
    Oleander - I Walk Alone
    Armor for Sleep - Chemicals


    The Gaslight Anthem - "History Books"

    Genre: Rock
    Release Date: October 27, 2023
    Studio(s): Tarquin Studios (Bridgeport, Connecticut), Windmill Lane (Dublin, Ireland)
    Producer: Peter Katis
    Label(s): Rich Mahogany, Thirty Tigers
    Length: 40:23
    Number of Tracks: 10

    For more information about the band The Gaslight Antehm be sure to check out their webiste at www.thegaslightanthem.com and give the album "History Books" a listen. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on Instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and checkout our webiste at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcastas and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section wher eyouc an buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

    The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?
    On today's episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the debut studio album that was released in 2011. That band is The Vaccines and the album is What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?

    Songs of The Week!
    Silverchair - Tomorrow
    Secrets Are Sinister - Longwave

    The Vaccines - "What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?"

    Genre: Indie Rock
    Release Date: March 11, 2011
    Studio(s): Autumn 2010; RACK and Miloco Square Studios (Longdon, United Kingdom)
    Producer(s): Dan Grech-Marguerat
    Label: Columbia Records
    Length: 36:17
    Number of Tracks: 11

    Forr more information on the vaccines be sure to check out their website at www.thevaccines.com and give the album “What Did you Expect from the Vaccines?” a listen on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    Van Halen - 5150

    Van Halen - 5150
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss an album released in 1986 that was the first of four albums to be recorded with a different lead singer. That iconic band is Van Halen and the album is 5150.

    Songs of The Week!

    Sponge - Have You Seen Mary
    Feeder - Buck Rogers

    Van Halen - 5150

    Genre: Hard Rock
    Released: March 24, 1986
    Length: 43:16
    Label: Warner Bros.
    Producer(s): Mick Jones, Donn Landee, & Van Halen
    # of tracks: 9

    Be sure to check out Van Halen at www.van-halen.com and give the album "5150" a listen. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on instagram @adventures.in.vinyl and check out our website at www.adventuresinvinyl.com where you can see links to our other podcasts and if you want to support and help promote the channel there is a link under the support section where you can buy an awesome Adventures In Vinyl T-Shirt!

    Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For the Deaf

    Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For the Deaf
    On today's episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 3rd studio album featuring Dave Grohl on drums. We're not talking about Nirvana we are talking about Queens of the Stone Age and the 2002 album Songs for the Deaf.

    Genre: Hard Rock
    Release Date: August 27th, 2002
    Studio(s): The Site (San Rafael), Conway (Los Angeles), Barefoot (Hollywood)
    Producer(s): Josh Homme, Adam Kasper, Eric Valentine
    Label: Interscope
    Length: 60:53
    # of Tracks: 14

    Big Wreck - Concert @ The Factory Dallas, TX Dec 12th, 2023

    Big Wreck - Concert @ The Factory Dallas, TX Dec 12th, 2023
    On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl, Adam and Todd head to Dallas, Texas to watch Big Wreck at The Factory.

    Artist: Big Wreck
    Date: December 12th, 2023
    Venue: The Studio @ The Factory
    City: Dallas, TX

    Setlist:
    1. In Fair Light
    2. Too Far Gone
    3. I Digress
    4. That Song
    5. Bombs Away
    6. Locomotive
    7. Inhale
    8. Mistake
    9. Albatross
    10. Ghosts / Long Train Runnin'
    11. Hey Mama
    12. Bail Out
    13. Blown Wide Open
    14. The Oaf (Encore)

    Muse - Absolution

    Muse - Absolution
    On today's epsiode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 3rd studio album by an english alternative rock band that was released in 2003. That band is Muse and the album is Absolution.

    Genre: Alternative Rock / Progressive Rock
    Release Date: Sptember 15th, 2003
    Studio: Air Studios (London), Livingson Recording Studios (London), Grouse Lodge, Rosemount Cello Studios (LA)
    Producer(s): John Cornfield, Rich Costey, Muse, Paul Reeve
    Label: Taste
    Length: 52:19
    # of Tracks: 14

    The Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

    The Sex Pistols -  Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss one fo the most pivotal albums that influenced the punk genre. That band is The Sex Pistols and the album is Never Mind the Bollock, Here's the Sex Pistols.

    Genre: Punk Rock
    Release Date: October 28th, 1977
    Studio: Wessex Sound (London)
    Producer(s): Chris Thomas, Bill Price
    Label(s): Virgin Records (UK), Warner Bros (US)
    Length: 38:44
    # of Tracks: 12

    The Replacements - Tim

    The Replacements - Tim
    On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we review and album from a band that is considered one of the main pioneers of the alternative rock genre. That band is The Replacements and the album is Tim.

    Genre: Alternative Rock
    Release Date: September 18th, 1985
    Studio: Nicollet Studios
    Producer: Tommy Erdelyi
    Labe: Sire
    Length: 36:26
    # of Tracks: 11