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SE4, EP 5: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory

This is Vinyl Tap - January 14, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we turn our attention to one of the most successful bands from the late 1960s and early 1970's, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and what is considered by many their masterpiece, Cosmo's Factory. 1970 was a fertile year for music. While the English Invasion...

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IDX 036.0 - Neon Indian

Indexed - January 10, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to Indexed. Come for the chillwave; stay for the disco synth-pop dance party. We're covering Neon Indian! A tight three albums makes this a quick episode, but tune in and learn how to pronounce the word 'Chasms'. Instagram: @indexed_pod Facebook: Indexed Show Email: indexedpodcast@gm...

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1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift)

McCartney In Goal - January 01, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes
Episode 49: 1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, 1989 (Taylor's version) which was a re-recording of the fifth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was releas...

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SE4, EP4: The Beach Boys - Sunflower

This is Vinyl Tap - December 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode we discuss Sunflower, the1970 LP by the Beach Boys.  The Beach Boys' songwriting was mainly Brian Wilson's department, especially after their masterpiece, Pet Sounds. But on 1970's Sunflower, all members contributed to the songwriting, instrument...

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SE4, EP4: The Beach Boys - Sunflower

This is Vinyl Tap - December 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode we discuss Sunflower, the1970 LP by the Beach Boys.  The Beach Boys' songwriting was mainly Brian Wilson's department, especially after their masterpiece, Pet Sounds. But on 1970's Sunflower, all members contributed to the songwriting, instrument...

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IDX 035.0 - Beastie Boys

Indexed - December 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to Indexed. Ch-Check it out. Latest episode of Indexed is dropping tomorrow  and we cover the ever important hip-hop trio, Beastie Boys! We got quite a few notes from producer Baxter on this episode, but we are ready to bring it to your ears. Instagram: @indexed_pod Facebook: Indexed...

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Flaming Groovies, Shake Some Action

This is Vinyl Tap - December 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This week's podcast is a listener's pick and boy are we grateful to have it be Shake Some Action by the Flamin' Groovies.  Shake Some Action   is nothing short of a power pop masterpiece. With its British Invasion vibe, it's hard to believe it came from 1976. There a bunch of great covers, inclu...

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SE4, EP3: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action

This is Vinyl Tap - December 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. This week's podcast is a listener's pick and boy are we grateful to have it be Shake Some Action by the Flamin' Groovies.  Shake Some Action   is nothing short of a power pop masterpiece. With its British Invasion vibe, it's hard to believe it came from 1976. There a bun...

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SE4, EP3: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action

This is Vinyl Tap - December 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. This week's podcast is a listener's pick and boy are we grateful to have it be Shake Some Action by the Flamin' Groovies.  Shake Some Action   is nothing short of a power pop masterpiece. With its British Invasion vibe, it's hard to believe it came from 1976. There a bun...

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Ball Park Music 'Weirder and Weirder' vs. The Jungle Giants 'Learn to Exist' w/ The Tullamarines

Record Royale - December 20, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes
EP 161 with the Tullies! Adelaide's new best export is without a doubt The Tullamarines. Benny and Angus from the band joined Adam for a three-man weave on the airwaves and chose a couple of Australian indie classics - Ball Park Music's new one 'Weirder and Weirder' and The Jungle Giants' 2013 m...

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SE4, EP2: Van Morrison - No Guru, No Method, No Teacher

This is Vinyl Tap - December 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we revisit an artist we discussed during our first season  - Van Morrison when we talked about his 1974 album Veedon Fleece.  This time we discuss his 1986 LP No Guru. No Method, No Teacher.  Morrison is known for making albums rich in spiritual t...

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SE4, EP2: Van Morrison - No Guru, No Method, No Teacher

This is Vinyl Tap - December 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we revisit an artist we discussed during our first season  - Van Morrison when we talked about his 1974 album Veedon Fleece.  This time we discuss his 1986 LP No Guru. No Method, No Teacher.  Morrison is known for making albums rich in spiritual t...

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IDX 034.0 - Cut Copy

Indexed - December 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to Indexed. New studio... (sorta) New producer... (kinda)  ...and Indexed is ready to travel all the way to Australia to cover our first band from the continent, Cut Copy ! Get ready to dance and also to vibe out with our discussion of this mid 2000's buzz band. Instagram: @indexed_p...

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Australian Album Tier List

Record Royale - December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour
To round out Aus Music Month, we decided to rank every single aussie record we have  over the years. Over 60 albums! Where will your fav land? Tune in and find out.  Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagr...

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IDX 033.0 - AFI

Indexed - November 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to Indexed. Hop in losers, let's all get spooky and sad by listening to AFI! We discuss the long running horror punk, emo, gothic rock bands lengthy discography with Mike admitting to be very basic. But we are joined by one of our favorites and our first returning guest, Matt Rahn! Th...

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SE 4, EP 1: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

This is Vinyl Tap - November 25, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we explore the 1973 LP by one of progressive rock’s most interesting (and entertaining) bands, Selling England by the Pound by Genesis.  Considered by many to be the best album of the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, it is definitely the most access...

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SE 4, EP 1: Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

This is Vinyl Tap - November 25, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we explore the 1973 LP by one of progressive rock’s most interesting (and entertaining) bands, Selling England by the Pound by Genesis.  Considered by many to be the best album of the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, it is definitely the most access...

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Genesis Owusu 'STRUGGLER' vs. Middle Kids 'Today We Are The Greatest' w/ Romanie

Record Royale - November 16, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes
AUS MUSIC MONTH IS IN FULL SWING and to celebrate we have Belgium born Naarm  artist Romanie in the chat! She's just released her debut album 'Are We There Yet?' and brings with her two of the best aussie records to release in recent times - Genesis Owusu 'STRUGGLER' and Middle Kids 'Today We Ar...

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IDX 032.0 - American Football

Indexed - November 15, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Welcome to Indexed. Who's on first. What's on second. The one with the Wurlitzer is on third? Indexed goes back to college (a bit before our time) to cover one of the most acclaimed midwest emo and math rock bands around...American Football! Don’t like our rankings? Think we nailed it? Reach o...

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Silverchiar 'Freak Show' vs. Tom Petty 'Wildflowers' w/ Daniel Trakell

Record Royale - November 14, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes
After almost three years of the poddy we finally have our first Silverchair record, who would've thought.. We also have the one and only Daniel Trakell! The Naarm/ Melbourne indie-folk artist jumped in the zoom chat and gave us his thoughts of some of his all-time fav records. Tom Petty vs Silve...

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles)

McCartney In Goal - November 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour
Episode 48: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band which was the eighth studio album by The...

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MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'?

McCartney In Goal - November 07, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes
Have you ever debated whether The Beatles' legendary album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' could be considered a 'concept album'? The McCartney In Goal team debate this often asked question. Plus, Brett shares a fascinating familial connection to a World War II veteran that may well have ...

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Guns N Roses 'Appetite For Destruction' vs The Beatles 'Abbey Road' w/ Sunday Honey

Record Royale - November 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour
157 is in the books! Introducing Naarm/ Melbourne indie-rock 4-piece Sunday Honey. Max and Fox were kind enough to jump in the zoom chat a week ago and bring with them two formative records for the band - Guns N Roses 'Appetite For Destruction' and The Beatles 'Abbey Road'.  We had a ton of fun...

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IDX 031.0 - The Clash

Indexed - November 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Boo! Indexed has returned for Season 4!! On this episode we dive into the discography of  seminal London punk band, The Clash. Get ready to make sharp turns through so many genres, it'll make your head spin. Don’t like our rankings? Think we nailed it? Reach out on social media to let us know ...

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S3, Ep. 28: Kris Kristofferson - Kristofferson

This is Vinyl Tap - October 29, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss the debut album by Kris Kristofferson 1970's Kristofferson.  A man of many talents, Kris Kristofferson is a scholar,  an athlete, a pilot, an actor, a performer, and most importantly, one of country music's most beloved (and most succe...

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S3, Ep. 28: Kris Kristofferson - Kristofferson

This is Vinyl Tap - October 29, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we discuss the debut album by Kris Kristofferson 1970's Kristofferson.  A man of many talents, Kris Kristofferson is a scholar,  an athlete, a pilot, an actor, a performer, and most importantly, one of country music's most beloved (and most succe...

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Olivia Rodrigo 'Guts' vs. The Breeders 'Last Splash' w/ Hot Glue

Record Royale - October 25, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes
Next up, Naarm three-piece Hot Glue join Brad and Adam for EP 156! Fresh off the back of releasing their debut album 'Hatchet', Pearl and Lily chose a couple of generational icons and their sophomore releases for this weeks listening - Olivia Rodrigo's brand new record 'Guts' and The breeders 90...

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56. ‘Awake’ - Dream Theater (1994)

Long Live Rock 'N' Roll - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour
‘Progomania’ Dream Theater’s third studio album, ‘Awake’, cemented their status as one of the key pioneers of Prog Metal. With increased Progressive aspects in the form of intricate & technical music, complex songwriting and excellent musicianship, this highly influential album saw the transiti...

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56. 'Awake' - Dream Theater (1994)

Long Live Rock 'N' Roll - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour
‘Progomania’ Dream Theater’s third studio album, ‘Awake’, cemented their status as one of the key pioneers of Prog Metal. With increased Progressive aspects in the form of intricate & technical music, complex songwriting and excellent musicianship, this highly influential album saw the transiti...

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Refused 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' vs. Corbin 'Mourn' w/ Wayside

Record Royale - October 19, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes
Upload week continues with your new favourite band - Wayside. The Naarm based emo duo have been making some serious noise leading up their sophomore record 'What Does Your Soul Look Like' and took the time to open up about a couple of seminal records  - The Highly influential Refused 'The Shape ...