Sounds On Vinyl

Welcome to a monumental episode of the Sounds On Vinyl show, where hosts Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson delve into the legendary Black Sabbath album "Mob Rules." This episode is not only a deep dive into the iconic tracks but also marks a turning point for the show with not one, but two major announcements! Phil and Mike bring their unique perspectives to each song, debating and dissecting the nuan...

In this episode of the "Sounds on Vinyl" podcast, hosts Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson delve into the iconic debut album of Led Zeppelin, released in 1969. They begin by discussing the band's fearless approach to blending multiple genres, including rock, blues, and folk, highlighting the album's daring and innovative nature for its time. They examine each track in detail, praising the musicianship...

Join Mike and Phil as they discuss the classic 1984 Metallica album Ride the Lightning! In this episode, they talk about how this album took thrash metal to new heights with incredible tracks like "Creeping Death," "Ride the Lightning," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Hear their thoughts on Metallica's evolution beyond their debut as they explore the more melodic songs like "Fade to Black" and the...

Join Phil and Mike as they dive into the iconic 1983 Iron Maiden album Piece of Mind. They discuss how this record was a breakthrough for lead singer Bruce Dickinson, allowing him to explore the full range of his vocal talents. The duo analyzes standout tracks like "Revelations", "The Trooper", and the epic closer "To Tame a Land", praising the complex compositions and seamless tempo changes. From...

Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson discuss the 1975 Alice Cooper album "Welcome to My Nightmare" track-by-track. They call it one of the best albums of all time and compare it to the soundtrack of a horror movie. Highlights include the theatrical, vaudeville-inspired feel of the music, the appearance by Vincent Price, and songs like "Devil's Food," "Department of Youth," and "Cold Ethyl." The hosts ban...

Join us as we take a dive deep into Queensrÿche's epic 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Regarded as one of the greatest metal records of all time, Mindcrime tells the tragic story of Nikki, a recovering drug addict embroiled in a world of corruption. We analyze each track, praising the brilliant guitarwork, drums, vocals, songwriting, and powerful lyrics that still resonate today. We'll al...

This week we spin Savatage's Hall Of The Mountain King, track by track. We'd really like to play the music as we discuss it, but copyright law won't let us, but it doesn't stop you from playing the album in the background while you listen. It makes for a much better experience. --- Credits: Hosts: Mike Svensson - Instagram Phil Bowyer - Vero / Twitter Intro & Outro: Voice Over: Kate Bowyer - V...

This week we spin Savatage's 1989 release Gutter Ballet, track by track. Being the first time Mike listened to a Savatage record, this is a fun one. We'd really like to play the music as we discuss it, but copyright law won't let us, but it doesn't stop you from playing the album in the background while you listen. It makes for a much better experience. --- Links: --- Credits: Hosts: Mike Svensson...

This week we dive into Hotter Than Hell, the 1974 release from Kiss. We go through the album track by track, and let's just say some of the artists referenced are, BeeGees, Rod Stewart and the country genre even gets thrown in for good measure. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   ...

This week we do a deep dive into Live Evil, the last Black Sabbath album featuring Ronnie James Dio. We go track by track sharing what we like, and what we don't with a few detours along the way. /// Credits - Hosted by Mike Svensson & Phil Bowyer - Produced by BoozeHound Entertainment /// Links - Official Sounds On Vinyl Merch: https://boozehoundentertainment.com/shows/soundsonvinyl/sovmerch/...

Welcome to Sounds On Vinyl show, the show that'll make your fucking ears bleed! This week, we're diving into a record that Mike hasn't heard it yet, so it's gonna be wild! We start off with story about a vinyl fan who's helping kids buy their favorite records. Now, onto the record deep dive. Dirty Looks' "Cool from the Wire." The vocals might not be for everyone, but the music is on point. The gro...

This Week we begrudgingly dive into Megadeth's first record, Killing Is My Business. We also play a quick round of "Would You Rather..." when Mike asks Phil if he'd rather listen to this record, or Metallica's The Black Album. We also have new music from The Undertakers with "Freedumb" --- Credits: Hosts : Mike Svensson -  Instagram   Phil Bowyer - Vero / Twitter Intro & Outro: Voice...

Mega what? We couldn't see this and not talk about it. Bradley Hall created a Megadeth record using ChatGPT for the lyrics and Rust In Peace as inspiration for the music. The result is MegaBeans. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   Episode Collections: https://soundsonvinyl.com/c...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. This week we dive into one of the greatest records of all time, Judas Priest's "British Steel". We break the record down track by track and even talk about the Metal God himself, Rob Halford. After that, Mike tells us the sound difference between original pressings and other pressings. --- Links: Extended show notes @...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. In this bonus episode, Mike shares his experience at the Sweden Rock Festival. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   Episode Collections: https://soundsonvinyl.com/collections   If you really dig...

This week we dive into one of the most iconic soundtracks ever - The Blues Brothers. The movie and the soundtrack are very special to us for many reasons, and we wanted to share our thoughts. //// Fun Facts The first draft of the movie was 324 pages The mall chase was filmed in a real mall in Harvey Il., next door to Phil's hometown. The mall was shut down in 1979 and torn down in 2013 The movie h...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. We're back! This week we dive into Metal Church's first record. It's Mike's first listen to this one, so watch to see what he has to say about it. Does it hold up? Will it become a new addition to his collection? We also get into the act of buying vinyl online and in stores. Mike shares tips on what you should look fo...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. Hey, did you miss us? We're sort of back and talking about the Mick Mars V. Motley Crue lawsuit. Who is right? We'll get into it. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   Episode Collections: https://sounds...

This week we officially announce the grand opening of the Sounds On Vinyl Record store in Malmo Sweden. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   Episode Collections: https://soundsonvinyl.com/collections   If you really dig what we’re doing and would like to support our show, ple...

Welcome to Sounds On Vinyl, the only podcast for hard rock, metal, and blues lovers passionate about the warm sound of vinyl records. This week, Mike & Phil discuss the latest trends in vinyl sales, as well as the Rolling Stones' Top 200 Singers (which we think is total bullshit). Did Iggy Pop really get asked to front AC/DC? We have our doubts and we share who would have been a better pick ov...

Welcome to the Sounds on Vinyl show, where we cover the latest and greatest in the world of metal, hard rock, and blues. This week, we're excited to dive into the most profitable metal and hard rock tours of 2022. We'll also be discussing some exciting developments in the world of Kiss, updates on Ozzy Osbourne, and Paul Dianno's show in Greece with Gus G. playing Iron Maiden's early classics. We...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. Hey Hey, so.... we have to postpone the next episode for a week. We'll be back on January 12th. --- Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists   Videos: https://soundsonvinyl.com/video   Episode Collections: https://soundsonvinyl.com/collections   I...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. This week we have a Metallica Smash Up, ABBA (kind of), The Beauty of Adieu, Dollar Bin Treasures, Aerosmith, and a Skid Row reunion. We also have music from the Spanish band The Wild Throats . Programming Note: This is the last show for 2022. We'll be back on Jan. 6th. In the meantime, Keep your eye out for releases...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. This week we kick things off with the blues, Metallica's new song "Lux Æterna" and whiny little bitch Dave Mustaine is, yes, whining again about Metallica. We also talk about WASP using backing tracks live, John 5 playing Motley Crue songs, new music from Japanese Metallers Loudness and we close out the show with an e...

Welcome to the Sounds On Vinyl Show, brought to you by BoozeHound Entertainment. This week - Graphic Novels from Metallica and Def Leppard are coming soon, Metallica celebrates the life of Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula with an epic set list (that we think should be put on vinyl). Gibson Guitars announced an auction event to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Instruments played...