Vinyl Chapters: The Stories Behind the Music.
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Artist: Prince.
Record: Lotus Flower.
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“It’s not my favourite Prince album but the record is important to me because it’s the one that made me feel like I knew the artist and his music in a more intimate way. Thanks to Prince I discovered new and other types of artists that he influenced a lot. This album built my musical culture and my passion for records started with ‘Lotus Flower’ from 2009. I think that I will love it for a long time.”
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Artist: Prince.
Record: Lotus Flower.
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“It’s not my favourite Prince album but the record is important to me because it’s the one that made me feel like I knew the artist and his music in a more intimate way. Thanks to Prince I discovered new and other types of artists that he influenced a lot. This album built my musical culture and my passion for records started with ‘Lotus Flower’ from 2009. I think that I will love it for a long time.”
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#prince #lotusflower #vinylchapters #albumartwork #records #nowspinning #lovevinyl #vinyl #instavinyl #vinylnerd
Artist: Cheap Trick.
Record: Dream Police.
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"I had just turned 17 in 1982 when my best friend (still 16) and I asked our parents to let us drive 5 hours to the coast and spend the weekend. Unbelievably they said yes, so we got our fake IDs (you could drink at 18 back then) and our tickets to see Cheap Trick with Aldo Nova opening up! It was an awesome experience. Ah man, the good ole days!"
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#cheaptrick #dreampolice #vinylchapters #memories #vinyllove #recordcollection #nowspinning #instavinyl #vinyl #33rpm
Artist: Cheap Trick.
Record: Dream Police.
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"I had just turned 17 in 1982 when my best friend (still 16) and I asked our parents to let us drive 5 hours to the coast and spend the weekend. Unbelievably they said yes, so we got our fake IDs (you could drink at 18 back then) and our tickets to see Cheap Trick with Aldo Nova opening up! It was an awesome experience. Ah man, the good ole days!"
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#cheaptrick #dreampolice #vinylchapters #memories #vinyllove #recordcollection #nowspinning #instavinyl #vinyl #33rpm
Artist: Jimmy Cliff.
Record: Jimmy Cliff.
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“I’ve been a musician for as long as I can remember, learning trumpet from an early age I’ve always had a passion for playing and listening to music. My favourite genres when I was growing up (and still now!) was Jazz and Ska. I joined a ska cover band when I was 18 and through playing with them I was introduced to some amazing tunes like The Melodians ‘Sweet Sensation’ and the ‘Harder They Come’. After the cover band folded a few of us started a new original band called The Launchers. Even though we play our original stuff, we sometimes stick a cover in, like the ‘Harder They Come’, because Jimmy Cliff is a legend and his music will live on forever.”
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#jimmycliff #vinylchapters #nowspinning #jazz #ska #vinyllove #recordcollector #instavinyl #recordenthusiast #vinylenthusiast
Artist: Jimmy Cliff.
Record: Jimmy Cliff.
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“I’ve been a musician for as long as I can remember, learning trumpet from an early age I’ve always had a passion for playing and listening to music. My favourite genres when I was growing up (and still now!) was Jazz and Ska. I joined a ska cover band when I was 18 and through playing with them I was introduced to some amazing tunes like The Melodians ‘Sweet Sensation’ and the ‘Harder They Come’. After the cover band folded a few of us started a new original band called The Launchers. Even though we play our original stuff, we sometimes stick a cover in, like the ‘Harder They Come’, because Jimmy Cliff is a legend and his music will live on forever.”
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#jimmycliff #vinylchapters #nowspinning #jazz #ska #vinyllove #recordcollector #instavinyl #recordenthusiast #vinylenthusiast
Artist: W.A.S.P.
Record: Winged Assasins.
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"I chose this album because every time I hear it it's like a trip to my youth. I got this record as a gift from my cousin when I was 11 years old and it was love after the first spin. The 10 songs on this album are just perfect and stand for what this kind of Metal is all about.
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This and other W.A.S.P. Records were probably partly responsible for the fact that to this day, over 30 years later, I am still addicted to heavy metal. What can I say, women and love may come and gone but the fascination and love for metal will always remain."
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#wasp #wingedassasins #vinylchapters #vinyl #nowspinning #metalmusic #vinylenthusiast #lovevinyl #instavinyl
Artist: W.A.S.P.
Record: Winged Assasins.
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"I chose this album because every time I hear it it's like a trip to my youth. I got this record as a gift from my cousin when I was 11 years old and it was love after the first spin. The 10 songs on this album are just perfect and stand for what this kind of Metal is all about.
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This and other W.A.S.P. Records were probably partly responsible for the fact that to this day, over 30 years later, I am still addicted to heavy metal. What can I say, women and love may come and gone but the fascination and love for metal will always remain."
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#wasp #wingedassasins #vinylchapters #vinyl #nowspinning #metalmusic #vinylenthusiast #lovevinyl #instavinyl
Artist: Pink Floyd.
Record: Wish You Were Here.
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“Pink Floyd was the main reason why we started making music as Lucy Dreams. Sharing a deep admiration for this band, their music and their approach to arts, in general, has been guiding us as a band ever since. Among Pink Floyd's many great records, ‘Wish You Were Here’ stands out even further. This record is genius in every atom. From incredibly touching and mysterious guitars to the emotional depth of the lyrics, to the well-crafted synth-sounds and effects, to the message the cover artwork holds – this is a masterpiece of art, this is a diamond that will shine on forever.”
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#pinkfloyd #wishyouwerehere #vinylchapters #lucydreams #nowspinning #greatmusic #albumcovers #vinylrecords #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl
Artist: Pink Floyd.
Record: Wish You Were Here.
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“Pink Floyd was the main reason why we started making music as Lucy Dreams. Sharing a deep admiration for this band, their music and their approach to arts, in general, has been guiding us as a band ever since. Among Pink Floyd's many great records, ‘Wish You Were Here’ stands out even further. This record is genius in every atom. From incredibly touching and mysterious guitars to the emotional depth of the lyrics, to the well-crafted synth-sounds and effects, to the message the cover artwork holds – this is a masterpiece of art, this is a diamond that will shine on forever.”
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#pinkfloyd #wishyouwerehere #vinylchapters #lucydreams #nowspinning #greatmusic #albumcovers #vinylrecords #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl
Artist: La Dispute.
Record: Rooms of the House.
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“The first record I ever purchased, sometime in 2017, and one of my favourite albums of all time by one of my favourite bands. I’ve loved La Dispute since high school. I was introduced to them at a time that was pivotal in my self-discovery and spent a few years developing a greater appreciation for them after that. ‘Rooms of the House’ is the LD album that I listen to front-to-back the most. ‘Rooms’ is like comfort food in audio form for me; that is if a comfort food can be intricate and dynamic and balanced instead of a greasy feast.
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An excerpt from the liner notes reads, “You are wandering alone in the spaces between the walls and you are certain you hear echoes.” This album feels like home, I have no doubt that it will live between and within the walls of every room of every house that I ever live in. If I have children, they will play this record one day. I hope they like it; I hope it feels like home to them too.”
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#ladispute #roomsofthehouse #vinylchapters #lovemusic #nowspinning #vinyl #recordenthusiast #recordcollector #instavinyl #musicstories
Artist: La Dispute.
Record: Rooms of the House.
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“The first record I ever purchased, sometime in 2017, and one of my favourite albums of all time by one of my favourite bands. I’ve loved La Dispute since high school. I was introduced to them at a time that was pivotal in my self-discovery and spent a few years developing a greater appreciation for them after that. ‘Rooms of the House’ is the LD album that I listen to front-to-back the most. ‘Rooms’ is like comfort food in audio form for me; that is if a comfort food can be intricate and dynamic and balanced instead of a greasy feast.
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An excerpt from the liner notes reads, “You are wandering alone in the spaces between the walls and you are certain you hear echoes.” This album feels like home, I have no doubt that it will live between and within the walls of every room of every house that I ever live in. If I have children, they will play this record one day. I hope they like it; I hope it feels like home to them too.”
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#ladispute #roomsofthehouse #vinylchapters #lovemusic #nowspinning #vinyl #recordenthusiast #recordcollector #instavinyl #musicstories
Artist: Guns N' Roses.
Record: Appetite For Destruction.
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"12 Years ago a smart boy listened one day to this record of Guns N' Roses. He spent all day listening to it. The following day he bought a handkerchief for his head and went to get this tattoo. The 'appetite' of rock has been with him since then and will be forever."
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#gunsnroses #appetitefordestruction #lovevinyl #nowspinning #vinylchapters #axlrose #slash #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl #lp #recordcollection
Artist: Guns N' Roses.
Record: Appetite For Destruction.
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"12 Years ago a smart boy listened one day to this record of Guns N' Roses. He spent all day listening to it. The following day he bought a handkerchief for his head and went to get this tattoo. The 'appetite' of rock has been with him since then and will be forever."
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#gunsnroses #appetitefordestruction #lovevinyl #nowspinning #vinylchapters #axlrose #slash #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl #lp #recordcollection
Artist: The Cult.
Record: Electric.
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“The Cult is my all-time favorite band. The first time I saw them was on MTV, it was the music video for ‘Love Removal Machine’. I was absolutely in love and needed more, I wanted to know everything about them. It was the looks, their sound, it all hooked me and I really got into the genre of hard rock.
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When it comes to vinyl records, I got a lot of my collection from my mother who used to have a record shop. In October 2019 I travelled to the UK to celebrate my 30th birthday, went by myself to watch a couple of The Cult’s concerts. One of the days I was there I went to a local flea market in London and I found this copy of ‘Electric’.
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Since then I’ve been collecting vinyl, not only The Cult’s but of all the bands I love. This one started everything and it’s one of my absolute favorites.”
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#thecult #electric #vinyl #recordcollection #albumart #recordcover #vinylchapters #nowspinning #tatooart #musicstories #lovemusic
Artist: The Cult.
Record: Electric.
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“The Cult is my all-time favorite band. The first time I saw them was on MTV, it was the music video for ‘Love Removal Machine’. I was absolutely in love and needed more, I wanted to know everything about them. It was the looks, their sound, it all hooked me and I really got into the genre of hard rock.
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When it comes to vinyl records, I got a lot of my collection from my mother who used to have a record shop. In October 2019 I travelled to the UK to celebrate my 30th birthday, went by myself to watch a couple of The Cult’s concerts. One of the days I was there I went to a local flea market in London and I found this copy of ‘Electric’.
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Since then I’ve been collecting vinyl, not only The Cult’s but of all the bands I love. This one started everything and it’s one of my absolute favorites.”
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#thecult #electric #vinyl #recordcollection #albumart #recordcover #vinylchapters #nowspinning #tatooart #musicstories #lovemusic
Artist: Jesse Taylor.
Record: Last Night.
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"One of my little vinyl treasures - 'Last Night', the 1990 album (Bedrock label) by the late, great Jesse "Guitar" Taylor. He was from Lubbock, Texas, the long-time sideman for Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock (AKA The Flatlanders) and also usually graced their UK live gigs as well as many recording sessions.
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When an uncle left him a windfall, Jesse made this gritty, bluesy solo LP, which I bought from him at a gig in Burton-on-Trent in April 1991. He was a gentle giant and even bought us a drink at the break - then I had to insist on paying him for the LP!
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As you can see, he decorated the inner sleeve Texan-style on the spot and dedicated the record to us "with thanks, love & peace". Probably the nicest touring musician I've ever met. Much loved by all, he passed away in March 2006 in Austin, Texas."
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#jessetaylor #lastnight #vinylchapters #vinylstories #vinyllover #recordenthusiast #nowspinning #greatstories #greatgigs #vinyl
Artist: Jesse Taylor.
Record: Last Night.
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"One of my little vinyl treasures - 'Last Night', the 1990 album (Bedrock label) by the late, great Jesse "Guitar" Taylor. He was from Lubbock, Texas, the long-time sideman for Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock (AKA The Flatlanders) and also usually graced their UK live gigs as well as many recording sessions.
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When an uncle left him a windfall, Jesse made this gritty, bluesy solo LP, which I bought from him at a gig in Burton-on-Trent in April 1991. He was a gentle giant and even bought us a drink at the break - then I had to insist on paying him for the LP!
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As you can see, he decorated the inner sleeve Texan-style on the spot and dedicated the record to us "with thanks, love & peace". Probably the nicest touring musician I've ever met. Much loved by all, he passed away in March 2006 in Austin, Texas."
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#jessetaylor #lastnight #vinylchapters #vinylstories #vinyllover #recordenthusiast #nowspinning #greatstories #greatgigs #vinyl