Best Albums In The Attic Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 72: Pearl Jam - Dark Matter 45:52

22d ago45:52

45:52

Dark Matter is Pearl Jam’s twelfth studio album. Released on April 19, 2024, it was produced by Andrew Watt through Pearl Jam’s own private record label Monkeywrench Records with help from major label, Republic Records. Andrew Watt was a completely different producer than who Pearl Jam was used to. Watt helped the band focus on the music more, and …

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Season 6 Finale 10:46

1M ago10:46

10:46

In the Season 6 finale, I name some of the bests of the Season 6 albums, as well as naming the Best Song and Best Album of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" 23:16

1M ago23:16

23:16

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Quiet Riot's hit album, Metal Health, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 71: On the Edge of Leaving - Respite (Interview and Album Review) 1:12:02

1M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Joining Greg on episode #71 are Hakon and Reuben from the Norwegian band, On the Edge of Leaving. Hakon and Reuben released their 2nd piece of music, an EP, titled, “Respite” in February 2024. After hearing the first song on the record, 1992, I was hooked and had to have them on the show. And what drew me to these guys were many things, one in part…

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Synonymous Albums 4 6:45

2M ago6:45

6:45

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and has to guess the album title from my personal collection after the main words were replaced by synonyms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Heart's "Heart" 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Heart's hit album, Heart, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Rank Em: Jim Steinman Songs 10:07

2M ago10:07

10:07

In this Season 6 episode, I rank the best songs written by Jim Steinman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Episode 70: Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

Never mind the Bollocks is the only studio album ever released by the Sex Pistols. Recorded from early to late 1977 in London, England with producer, Chris Thomas. Thomas’ additional fame includes mixing duties on Pink Floyd’s, Dark Side of The Moon and an instrumental role on The Beatles, White Album. I can remember being a thirteen-year old walki…

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Boston's "Don't Look Back" 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Boston's hit album, Don't Look Back, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Rock and Roll Trivia 3 9:29

3M ago9:29

9:29

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and reads me a 20 question quiz from a Rock and Roll Trivia book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Flashdance Soundtrack 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss the Flashdance soundtrack, giving a quick history of the movie, how the soundtrack came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 69: Steve Cooper - Podcasting Extraordinaire 1:17:46

3M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Joining Greg on this episode is Podcaster Steve Cooper. Steve is a former stand up comedian turned very successful podcaster. He currently hosts Coopertalk which is his podcast. Steve has recorded over 990 episodes, which is not an easy accomplishment, and has hosted countless guests ranging from musicians Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Tommy Stinson …

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Book Review: Beatles, Rumours, Daltrey, Blondie 7:39

3M ago7:39

7:39

In this Season 6 episode, I review four books that I've read recently: Bob Spitz's "The Beatles," Ken Caillat's "Making Rumours," Robert Daltrey's "Thanks A Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite," and Debbie Harry's "Face It.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Aerosmith's "Toys in the Attic" 25:19

3M ago25:19

25:19

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Aerosmith's hit album, Toys in the Attic, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Before and Afters Game 4 7:25

4M ago7:25

7:25

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and tries to correctly identify the combining word between two songs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Episode 68: Lisa Czarina Michaud - Author and Music Lover 1:19:46

4M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Lisa Czarina Michaud is an Italian American writer based in France. Her work has appeared in The Huffington Post, xojane, Narrtively, Bonjour Paris and other publications. She holds four evaluations at The Evergreen State College, and she joins us here today as she has written her first novel, titled, Slanted and Disenchanted. I had the opportunity…

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Jackson Browne's "The Pretender" 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Jackson Browne's hit album, The Pretender, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Hall of Shame: Foreigner 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss why I think Foreigner should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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The Mamas and the Papas' "The Mamas and the Papas" 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss the Mamas and the Papas' hit album, The Mamas and the Papas, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Album Cover Password 8 7:47

5M ago7:47

7:47

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and tries to describe three album covers from my collection using only five single-word clues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Bonnie Tyler's "The Best Is Yet To Come" 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Bonnie Tyler's recent album, The Best Is Yet To Come, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 67: The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion 48:55

5M ago48:55

48:55

Mr. Crowe’s Garden was formed in 1984 at Walton High School in Marietta, GA by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. The brothers were fans of what was then called “Indy” music or “College Radio”. Influenced by bands like R.E.M., a staple in the 80s Georgia college radio scene, the Robinson brothers also had a taste for 70s blues and rock n’ roll, spec…

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On This Date: February 12, 1977 6:29

5M ago6:29

6:29

In this Season 6 episode, I look back at the top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and the top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 12, 1977. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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The Moody Blues' "Days of Future Passed" 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss The Moody Blues' hit album, Days of Future Passed, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Music Scattegories 7 5:34

5M ago5:34

5:34

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and we play a game of musical scattegories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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The Who's "Tommy" 28:48

6M ago28:48

28:48

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss The Who's hit album, Tommy, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 66: Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

Their third studio album, "Toys in the Attic" is Aerosmith's strongest. Released on April 8, 1975, “Toys” demonstrates the beginning of American Hard Rock. Take southern blues, mix it with the Rolling Stones, speed up the tempo – you have the definition of Aerosmith. They did not have the “soft rock” label like the Eagles or the “black magic” blues…

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In Memory: 2023 7:38

6M ago7:38

7:38

In this Season 6 episode, I give a brief rundown of some of the musical artists that were lost in 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Styx's "The Grand Illusion" 23:29

6M ago23:29

23:29

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Styx's hit album, The Grand Illusion, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Fleetwood Mac or Meat Loaf Game 6 8:05

6M ago8:05

8:05

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and has to guess if a given album review was written about Fleetwood Mac or Meat Loaf. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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The Hooters' "Nervous Night" 26:33

7M ago26:33

26:33

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss the Hooters' hit album, Nervous Night, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 65: Metallica - Master of Puppets (re-release with musical clips) 26:16

7M ago26:16

26:16

Before the release of their third studio album, Metallica was an up-and-coming thrash band playing hard and fast metal music for fans to swing their necks, bang their heads, and throw up their fists in a repetitive motion. When they released Master of Puppets in 1986, the band pushed the limits of musicianship. Master brought heavy metal and thrash…

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A Philly Special Christmas Review 7:06

7M ago7:06

7:06

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive lineman's Christmas album for charity, A Philly Special Christmas Album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Jeff Beck's "Truth" 26:23

7M ago26:23

26:23

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Jeff Beck's hit album, Truth, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 64: Dinosaur Jr - Where You Been 1:24:40

7M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

This is a review Dinosaur Jr.’s 5th album, 1993’s Where You Been. For this episode, I am welcoming back a very special guest, Jack Adamant. Jack was originally on episode #49 of the podcast. He is a very talented musician currently living in Stockholm, Sweden. In episode #49, Jack and I discussed his life on the road as a musician, and we dug deep …

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First Words 3 7:10

7M ago7:10

7:10

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and gives me the first word of song titles from albums from my collection and I have to guess the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Xanadu Soundtrack 26:22

8M ago26:22

26:22

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss the Xanadu soundtrack, giving a quick history of the movie, how the soundtrack came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 63: Patty Griffin - Living with Ghosts 29:40

8M ago29:40

29:40

WARNING: This review is very emotional. I don't recommend listening to this while you're working out! Singer/songwriter, Patty Griffin's first album, Living with Ghosts was released in May 1996 by A&M Records. Before recording this album, Patty moved down to Boston, MA from her home state of Maine. For years, she played small coffee shops, without …

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On This Date: November 20, 1982 7:19

8M ago7:19

7:19

In this Season 6 episode, I look back at the top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and the top songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 20, 1982. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Don Henley's "Building the Perfect Beast" 27:02

8M ago27:02

27:02

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Don Henley's hit album, Building the Perfect Beast, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Album Millionaire Game 5 9:19

8M ago9:19

9:19

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and tries to answer 10 album/artist questions correctly in a similar format to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Ted Nugent's "Free-for-All" 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Ted Nugent's hit album, Free-for-All, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 62: Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger 37:52

9M ago37:52

37:52

Produced by Terry Date, their producer for their previous album, Louder Than Love, Badmotorfinger, Soundgarden's third studio album, was originally scheduled for release on September 24th, 1991. The record company, A&M pushed it back to October 8th, 1991, due to “production issues”. Many who follow ’90s “grunge”, and many who’ve listened to my podc…

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Concert Review: Celebrating Meat Loaf 9:04

9M ago9:04

9:04

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss me experience at the Celebrating Meat Loaf concert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Billy Joel's "Piano Man" 27:07

9M ago27:07

27:07

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Billy Joel's hit album, Piano Man, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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Episode 61: Holly West - Bassist for Zepparella and Dead Groove Band 1:40:18

9M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

Greg interviews bass player, songwriter, and vocalist Holly West. Holly plays bass for the California-based Led Zeppelin Power Tribute Project, Zepparella. She is also the bass player and lead singer for the California-based, Hard Rock band, Dead Groove. In this episode, Holly and Greg talk about life on the road as a traveling musician. We also ge…

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Synonymous Albums 3 7:48

9M ago7:48

7:48

In this Season 6 episode, my wife guest stars and has to guess the album title from my personal collection after the main words were replaced by synonyms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Rod Stewart's "Foot Loose and Fancy Free" 24:13

9M ago24:13

24:13

In this Season 6 episode, I discuss Rod Stewart's hit album, Foot Loose and Fancy Free, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support…

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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 9:42

10M ago9:42

9:42

In this Season 6 podcast, I discuss the 2023 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support

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Episode 60: Pretenders - Self Titled Debut 33:32

10M ago33:32

33:32

This is an album review of the Pretenders debut, self-titled album. Punk? Not sure. Maybe this is what would eventually become a genre that included 70s punk mixed in a blender with 80s New Wave. The Pretenders are underrated. They were never on my radar. I always knew about them. I knew they existed, but never took the time to focus and listen to …

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