Artist: Bruce Cockburn.
Record: Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws.
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"I was on a road trip with my friends in Iceland when I played the 'Discover Weekly' playlist on Spotify. It started with 'Wondering Where The Lions Are' by Bruce Cockburn. We were driving through soft winter winds, and drifting snow. The sun was shining, and we had mountains and glaciers next to us. The next day I had listened to the whole album twice and loved almost every song on it. I will always remember that song for that specific moment. That's why I chose this as my Vinyl Chapter."
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#brucecockburn #iceland #travelmusic #vinylchapters #recordcollector #vinylenthusiast #nowspinning #albumart #discoverweekly #vinyl
Artist: Bruce Cockburn.
Record: Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws.
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"I was on a road trip with my friends in Iceland when I played the 'Discover Weekly' playlist on Spotify. It started with 'Wondering Where The Lions Are' by Bruce Cockburn. We were driving through soft winter winds, and drifting snow. The sun was shining, and we had mountains and glaciers next to us. The next day I had listened to the whole album twice and loved almost every song on it. I will always remember that song for that specific moment. That's why I chose this as my Vinyl Chapter."
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#brucecockburn #iceland #travelmusic #vinylchapters #recordcollector #vinylenthusiast #nowspinning #albumart #discoverweekly #vinyl
Artist: Gang of Four.
Record: Entertainment!
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“I was 15. She was 16 and a half. She had her license and a cherry red 1967 Mustang that would occasionally find itself idling in front of my house on mornings she felt like giving me a ride to school. I could hear the music from her car as soon as I opened my front door. The Police. Madness. The Clash. Bob Marley. Gang of Four. God she loved them. Especially ‘I Find That Essence Rare’.
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It took 10 minutes from my house to the side street where she parked behind the concrete bleachers. We could usually play it 5 times before she’d cut the engine and head to class, always steps ahead of me. I didn’t mind though, I had those razor-sharp guitar lines and driving drum patterns ringing in my ears all the way to home room.”
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#gangoffour #entertainment #vinylchapters #memories #vinylcollection #vinylgram #vinylenthusiast #rsd #nowspinning #lovevinyl #albumcover
Artist: Gang of Four.
Record: Entertainment!
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“I was 15. She was 16 and a half. She had her license and a cherry red 1967 Mustang that would occasionally find itself idling in front of my house on mornings she felt like giving me a ride to school. I could hear the music from her car as soon as I opened my front door. The Police. Madness. The Clash. Bob Marley. Gang of Four. God she loved them. Especially ‘I Find That Essence Rare’.
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It took 10 minutes from my house to the side street where she parked behind the concrete bleachers. We could usually play it 5 times before she’d cut the engine and head to class, always steps ahead of me. I didn’t mind though, I had those razor-sharp guitar lines and driving drum patterns ringing in my ears all the way to home room.”
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#gangoffour #entertainment #vinylchapters #memories #vinylcollection #vinylgram #vinylenthusiast #rsd #nowspinning #lovevinyl #albumcover
Artist: The Beatles.
Record: Rubber Soul.
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“My favourite Beatles album circa 1965. Rubber Soul was influenced by folk, rock and soul music coming out of America. You can hear the maturation of the lyrics on songs like ‘Norwegian Wood’ and ‘I'm Looking Through You’ - two of my favourite Beatles compositions.
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The album opens with the slinky bass-driven ‘Drive My Car’ that dares you not to get up and shake what you got. Baby, I love you. Beep beep yeah!
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This album reminds me of the places I'll remember all my life like the first time I saw McCartney in concert in 1993 at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto. From the first chords of the night, he brought thousands of people to their feet where they remained for the next three hours. Everyone was dancing and shouting like it was Beatlemania. I was in heaven.
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‘Rubber Soul’ cemented my vision of the album as an art form. It wasn't a collection of singles, but a cohesive whole that needed to be heard front to back. All these years later, I still return to it like a compass to recalibrate my direction.”
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#thebeatles #rubbersoul #vinylchapters #fabfour #recordcollector #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl #albumcover #recordstore #records
Artist: The Beatles.
Record: Rubber Soul.
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“My favourite Beatles album circa 1965. Rubber Soul was influenced by folk, rock and soul music coming out of America. You can hear the maturation of the lyrics on songs like ‘Norwegian Wood’ and ‘I'm Looking Through You’ - two of my favourite Beatles compositions.
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The album opens with the slinky bass-driven ‘Drive My Car’ that dares you not to get up and shake what you got. Baby, I love you. Beep beep yeah!
⠀
This album reminds me of the places I'll remember all my life like the first time I saw McCartney in concert in 1993 at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto. From the first chords of the night, he brought thousands of people to their feet where they remained for the next three hours. Everyone was dancing and shouting like it was Beatlemania. I was in heaven.
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‘Rubber Soul’ cemented my vision of the album as an art form. It wasn't a collection of singles, but a cohesive whole that needed to be heard front to back. All these years later, I still return to it like a compass to recalibrate my direction.”
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#thebeatles #rubbersoul #vinylchapters #fabfour #recordcollector #vinylenthusiast #instavinyl #albumcover #recordstore #records
Artist: Luscious Jackson.
Record: Fever In Fever Out.
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“Picture it. A New Mexico mountain ski lodge in February of 1997. I remember sitting patiently in the car while my father was checking us into our hotel. All of the sudden, I heard these beautiful echoes sing “With my naked eye I saw the falling rain coming down on me”. It was my first time hearing it, but it felt so familiar. When I saw the video on MTV a month later, I just loved the song even more.
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There was something sly and cool about ‘Naked Eye’. It has a sweet trip-hop beat that has vocals that could be perfect for some cool spy film. In my adult life, it’s a perfectly bittersweet, resilient song that helps me deal with those stupid men.
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Thankfully, the remainder of Luscious Jackson’s sophomore album is full of awesomely executed subtle hooks that sound perfect for an upscale hookah party or something. There are slick grooves on ‘Don’t Look Back’, sweet jungle beats on ‘Mood Swing’, and some deceptive edginess on ‘Under Your Skin’. These tracks make up a consistent, intriguing, and ultimately underrated classic. Why hipsters haven’t latched onto this gem is beyond me, but maybe it’s better they ruin less.”
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#lusciousjackson #feverinfeverout #vinylchapters #vinyl #recordcollector #nowspinning #lovevinyl #lp #vinylenthusiast #keepspinning
Artist: Luscious Jackson.
Record: Fever In Fever Out.
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“Picture it. A New Mexico mountain ski lodge in February of 1997. I remember sitting patiently in the car while my father was checking us into our hotel. All of the sudden, I heard these beautiful echoes sing “With my naked eye I saw the falling rain coming down on me”. It was my first time hearing it, but it felt so familiar. When I saw the video on MTV a month later, I just loved the song even more.
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There was something sly and cool about ‘Naked Eye’. It has a sweet trip-hop beat that has vocals that could be perfect for some cool spy film. In my adult life, it’s a perfectly bittersweet, resilient song that helps me deal with those stupid men.
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Thankfully, the remainder of Luscious Jackson’s sophomore album is full of awesomely executed subtle hooks that sound perfect for an upscale hookah party or something. There are slick grooves on ‘Don’t Look Back’, sweet jungle beats on ‘Mood Swing’, and some deceptive edginess on ‘Under Your Skin’. These tracks make up a consistent, intriguing, and ultimately underrated classic. Why hipsters haven’t latched onto this gem is beyond me, but maybe it’s better they ruin less.”
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#lusciousjackson #feverinfeverout #vinylchapters #vinyl #recordcollector #nowspinning #lovevinyl #lp #vinylenthusiast #keepspinning
Artist: Amorphis.
Record: Eclipse.
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"This is my favourite band... amazing album. It's the first record with vocalist/frontman Tomi Joutsen"
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#amorphis #heavymetal #eclipse #vinylchapters #vinylcollection #albumart #vinyllove #nowspinning #vinylenthusiast #longlivevinyl #instavinyl
Artist: Amorphis.
Record: Eclipse.
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"This is my favourite band... amazing album. It's the first record with vocalist/frontman Tomi Joutsen"
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#amorphis #heavymetal #eclipse #vinylchapters #vinylcollection #albumart #vinyllove #nowspinning #vinylenthusiast #longlivevinyl #instavinyl
Artists: Genesis.
Record: Genesis.
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“I know more about Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Genesis than I ever intended to. My Momma introduced me to all of the above. The time, effort, and patience she took to answer all of my questions about them all is what stuck the most, besides some good music. I developed my own love for them over the years. One memory I remember way too well is debating with one of my 6th-grade teachers about who sang ‘I Can’t Dance’ which is one of my favorite songs. He wasn’t ready, I may not have exceeded in Science but I'm still listening and now collecting.”
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#genesis #philcollins #vinylchapters #vinylenthusiast #recordcollector #albumart #recordstoreday #nowspinning #instavinyl #lp
Artists: Genesis.
Record: Genesis.
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“I know more about Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Genesis than I ever intended to. My Momma introduced me to all of the above. The time, effort, and patience she took to answer all of my questions about them all is what stuck the most, besides some good music. I developed my own love for them over the years. One memory I remember way too well is debating with one of my 6th-grade teachers about who sang ‘I Can’t Dance’ which is one of my favorite songs. He wasn’t ready, I may not have exceeded in Science but I'm still listening and now collecting.”
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#genesis #philcollins #vinylchapters #vinylenthusiast #recordcollector #albumart #recordstoreday #nowspinning #instavinyl #lp
Artist: Yes.
Record: Close To The Edge.
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“This record for me was the beginning of everything and my approach to music. I was 5 years old when I touched my first vinyl, and it was ’Close to the Edge’ by Yes. My mom made me listen to it often and I was already attracted to these types of sounds and the smell that the record emanated. I remember spending my days trying to imitate Bill Bruford's drums with my little hands!
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If I close my eyes I can relive those moments intensely. I definitely grew up on milk and Progressive Rock! I’ve seen three of their concerts, and Jon Anderson came over to hug me! Lucky girl! Haha.
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Thanks to this album I became passionate about music, later studying and graduating in drums and harmony. I thank my mother immensely for giving me this passion for prog music and every time I listen to this record my thoughts go to her, hoping that every note can reach her up to the sky…”
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#yes #closetotheedge #vinylchapters #lovevinyl #vinylnerd #nowspinning #progrock #vinylcollection #33rpm #vinylenthusiast
Artist: Yes.
Record: Close To The Edge.
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“This record for me was the beginning of everything and my approach to music. I was 5 years old when I touched my first vinyl, and it was ’Close to the Edge’ by Yes. My mom made me listen to it often and I was already attracted to these types of sounds and the smell that the record emanated. I remember spending my days trying to imitate Bill Bruford's drums with my little hands!
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If I close my eyes I can relive those moments intensely. I definitely grew up on milk and Progressive Rock! I’ve seen three of their concerts, and Jon Anderson came over to hug me! Lucky girl! Haha.
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Thanks to this album I became passionate about music, later studying and graduating in drums and harmony. I thank my mother immensely for giving me this passion for prog music and every time I listen to this record my thoughts go to her, hoping that every note can reach her up to the sky…”
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#yes #closetotheedge #vinylchapters #lovevinyl #vinylnerd #nowspinning #progrock #vinylcollection #33rpm #vinylenthusiast
Artist: Garbage.
Record: Version 2.0.
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“In 1998 I studied in a catholic school where I barely had friends and my family was undergoing a financial crisis. I was 12 years and I was such an insecure kid. I remember at that time pop was very popular and I felt like I didn’t relate to anything.
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But one day I turned on PUMA TV (an old Venezuelan music channel) and there was Shirley singing ‘I think I'm Paranoid’. After that the channel showed an interview where she talked about her insecurities; that was like a Ted talk to me. I felt every word and it helped me change my own self-image. Shirley will always be an image of self-empowerment and she has become the queen of self-confidence herself.
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Not long after finding out that Garbage existed (and all other rock music I've been living for forever since) I moved to another city and Made friends who also liked Garbage and grunge. Garbage changed so many things for me and my music style and I Will always be thankful for it.”
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#garbage #shirleymanson #grunge #90sindie #vinylchapters #vinylcollector #vinyljunkie #recordcollector #vinyl #vinyladdict
Artist: Garbage.
Record: Version 2.0.
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“In 1998 I studied in a catholic school where I barely had friends and my family was undergoing a financial crisis. I was 12 years and I was such an insecure kid. I remember at that time pop was very popular and I felt like I didn’t relate to anything.
⠀
But one day I turned on PUMA TV (an old Venezuelan music channel) and there was Shirley singing ‘I think I'm Paranoid’. After that the channel showed an interview where she talked about her insecurities; that was like a Ted talk to me. I felt every word and it helped me change my own self-image. Shirley will always be an image of self-empowerment and she has become the queen of self-confidence herself.
⠀
Not long after finding out that Garbage existed (and all other rock music I've been living for forever since) I moved to another city and Made friends who also liked Garbage and grunge. Garbage changed so many things for me and my music style and I Will always be thankful for it.”
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#garbage #shirleymanson #grunge #90sindie #vinylchapters #vinylcollector #vinyljunkie #recordcollector #vinyl #vinyladdict
Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
Record: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
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“Back in 2015, my best friend sent me a link to a music video on YouTube. It was for a song that he’d stumbled upon purely by chance from a band neither of us had heard of, and yet it blew our minds. Nothing would ever be the same again.
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That song was ‘S.O.B’ and the band was Nathaniel Rateliff and The Nightsweats. You can’t really classify what they do into a specific genre. They themselves have called “folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues”, but even that isn’t enough. Sometimes it’s a sombre soul-infused bluesy number, other times there are trumpets-a-plenty and just unbridled joy.
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We found out that they were playing the o2 academy in Birmingham later that year. There was no doubt in our minds we had to be there to witness them live. We queued outside in the rain on a cold November evening, not really knowing what to expect. Once the doors opened we were ushered up to the very top of the academy to a VERY small room with only around 100 other people. It felt like we were in a secret club, the only people in the know about this amazing new group.
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What transpired over the next 90 mins was simply amazing. As soon as the band came on stage the entire room became electric, the energy they brought, the passion and pure enjoyment they have for their material was evident from the outset. I don’t think it mattered at all they were playing to a small crowd (this was their first trip to the UK).
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It’s now 5 years later and every time we can, we make sure we go and see them. We have seen them play the same show and setlist twice in the space of 10 days, and yet both shows were completely different.
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The crowds are no longer just 100, they are up in the 1000s, and sing along in unison to every hook. The band are now huge at home in The USA and are only getting bigger over in the UK.
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For me, all of this goes back to that random text message telling me to check out that random song which only that one friend knew I would love…and nothing has been the same ...
Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
Record: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
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“Back in 2015, my best friend sent me a link to a music video on YouTube. It was for a song that he’d stumbled upon purely by chance from a band neither of us had heard of, and yet it blew our minds. Nothing would ever be the same again.
⠀
That song was ‘S.O.B’ and the band was Nathaniel Rateliff and The Nightsweats. You can’t really classify what they do into a specific genre. They themselves have called “folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues”, but even that isn’t enough. Sometimes it’s a sombre soul-infused bluesy number, other times there are trumpets-a-plenty and just unbridled joy.
⠀
We found out that they were playing the o2 academy in Birmingham later that year. There was no doubt in our minds we had to be there to witness them live. We queued outside in the rain on a cold November evening, not really knowing what to expect. Once the doors opened we were ushered up to the very top of the academy to a VERY small room with only around 100 other people. It felt like we were in a secret club, the only people in the know about this amazing new group.
⠀
What transpired over the next 90 mins was simply amazing. As soon as the band came on stage the entire room became electric, the energy they brought, the passion and pure enjoyment they have for their material was evident from the outset. I don’t think it mattered at all they were playing to a small crowd (this was their first trip to the UK).
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It’s now 5 years later and every time we can, we make sure we go and see them. We have seen them play the same show and setlist twice in the space of 10 days, and yet both shows were completely different.
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The crowds are no longer just 100, they are up in the 1000s, and sing along in unison to every hook. The band are now huge at home in The USA and are only getting bigger over in the UK.
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For me, all of this goes back to that random text message telling me to check out that random song which only that one friend knew I would love…and nothing has been the same since.”
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#vinylcollection #nathanielrateliff #vinylchapters #vinylnerd #vinyl #vinylenthusiast