Adventures In Vinyl

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the debut studio album from a Northern Irish rock band whose album title is the year I was born.  That band is Ash and the album is 1977 . Song of the Week! The Black Keys - This is Nowhere The Killers - Run For Cover Ash-1977 Genre:  Brit Pop Release Date:  May 6, 1996 Studio(s):  Lock, Usk Valley, Wales, & Rockfield, Rockfield Wales Producer(...

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the debut studio album that sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, and has 3 singles that went on to garner five Grammy Award nominations.  That band is the Killers and the album is Hot Fuss! Song of the Week! Marcus King - Delilah Ash - Warmer Than Fire The Killers - Hot Fuss Genre:  Alternative Rock Release Date:  June 7, 2004 Studio(s):  The...

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 2nd studio album featuring a song written for the soundtrack to the film Singles.  That band is Alice In Chains and the album is Dirt. Song of the Week! Royal Republic - Tommy Gun Cloud Nothings - Running Through The Campus Alice In Chains  - Dirt Genre:  Grunge Release Date:  September 19, 1992 Studio(s):  Eldorado (Burbank), London Bridge (Se...

On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we discuss a self-titled debut studio album released in 1994 that was produced by none other than Ric Ocasek of the Cars. That band and album is Weezer. Songs of the Week! Cody Parks & The Dirty South - Nutshell Social Distortion - Bad Luck Weezer - Weezer (The Blue Album) Genre:  Alternative Rock Release Date:  March 10, 1994 Studio:  Electric Lady, New...

On this episode of Adventures in Vinyl we discuss the self titled debut album by The Presidents of the United States of America! Songs of the Week! The Cars - Drive Alkaline Trio - Bad Time Genre:  Alternative Rock Release Date:  March 10, 1995 Studio(s):  The Laundry Room, Egg Producer(s):  Conrad Uno, Chris Ballew, Dave Dederer Label:  PopLlama/Columbia Length:  37:54 Number of Tracks:  13 For m...

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 3rd studio album that launched a band to a mainstream commerical success in 1999.  That band is Blinke 182 and the album is Enema of the State. Songs Of The Week! Cage the Elephant - Cigarette Daydreams Bowling for Soup - 1985 Blink 182 - Enema of the State Genre:  Pop - Punk Release Date:  June 1, 1999 Studio(s):  Signature Sound, Studio West,...

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the debut studio album from a band known for its quirky and complex music videos that are filmed in a single long take. That band is OK GO and the album is OK GO! Song of the Week! Moon Fever - Getting Loud Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag OK GO - OK GO Genre: Alternative Rock Release Date: September 17, 2002 Producer(s): Howard Willing, David Trumfio Lab...

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss the 2nd studio album by an American Alternative Metal band that was certified gold in 1999. That band is the Deftones adn the album is Around The Fur. Songs Of The Week! Blink 182 - Dammit Reliant K - If You Believe Me Deftones - Around The Fur Genre: Alternative Metal Release Date: October 18th, 1997 Studio: Studio Litho (Seattle) Producer(s): Ter...

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 Corga...

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 Si...

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):...

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 L...

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) Stuid...

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...

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):...

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)...

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 Miloc...

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 L...

On today's festive episode of Adventures In Vinyl we discuss our top 5 favorite Christmas songs.

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...

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: In Fair Light Too Far Gone I Digress That Song Bombs Away Locomotive Inhale Mistake Albatross Ghosts / Long Train Runnin' Hey Mama Bail Out Blown Wide Open The Oaf (Encore)

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,...

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:...

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of Adventures In Vinyl where we discuss the songs around those dreaded roadtrips around the holidays!

On this episode of Adventures In Vinyl we review the 2nd studio album by an American Rock duo from 2003. That band is The Black Keys and the album is Thickfreakness. Genre: Blues/Rock Release Date: April 8th, 2003 Studio: Studio 45 (Akron, OH) Producer: Patrick Carney Label: Fat Possum Length: 39:41 # of Tracks: 11