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Episode 6 – 25 Years Later, It’s Time to Settle ‘The Score’
Read the story →: Episode 6 – 25 Years Later, It’s Time to Settle ‘The Score’I sit here debating in my head about what record I should feature in my February anniversary blog. On one hand Carole King’s groundbreaking sophomore solo release “Tapestry” reached the half century. On the other, The Fugees genre bending sophomore release “The…
Episode 2 – Who was your first…kiss?
Read the story →: Episode 2 – Who was your first…kiss?His name was Mike, his breath was stale, and his tongue tasted how Winston cigarettes smelled.
Episode 5 – Frampton Comes Alive on Long Island
Read the story →: Episode 5 – Frampton Comes Alive on Long IslandWelcome to 2021! A new year is here full of milestones from classic albums. To kick things off, I thought I would pull out one of my super rare double live LP’s that I’m sure absolutely none of you have… Peter Frampton’s…
Episode 4 – Festive Spins with Rob Halford
Read the story →: Episode 4 – Festive Spins with Rob HalfordWhen this album came out, I had no idea what to make of it. I’m a metal head through and through, but this was nowhere near my radar. In fact, I didn’t even buy this album. I spend my 9 to 5…
Episode 3 – All I Want for Christmas… RECORDS!
Read the story →: Episode 3 – All I Want for Christmas… RECORDS!Now that I have told you about how my record lovin’ days started, way back in that Christmas of 2014, it’s time to talk about the future of my record collection! Plus, I know you have all been trying to think of…
Episode 2 – Where it all began… Ryan Adams (Self-titled)
Read the story →: Episode 2 – Where it all began… Ryan Adams (Self-titled)Ok, maybe this isn’t the most dramatic time traveling story of all time but hey, at least it was a happier time. A time when we weren’t in the thick of a worldwide pandemic. A time when we were not in a…
Episode 1 – Eat it up
Read the story →: Episode 1 – Eat it upThe truth is, I don’t want to be Anonymous. I want YOU to know ME. In fact, let’s jet back in my time machine to ’77, so I can tip my hat to the greatest band ever to come outta Rockford, IL…
Episode 3 – Notorious… Life of a Duranie
Read the story →: Episode 3 – Notorious… Life of a Duranie‘Ello my freaky darlings. I’m so sorry it’s been so long since I’ve dropped into the backroom. I promise to try not to stay away for long again, but damn these drugs are so good! I mean… let’s get started shall we?…
Introducing – Jaycee
Read the story →: Introducing – JayceeRA: Ok, after reading through your first article (Soon to be released), we have to say that we’re intrigued and, of course, “excited” to hear more about you and your adventures. Can you tell us a little bit about who you are…
Episode 1 – Spooky spins with John Carpenter and “Halloween (2018)”
Read the story →: Episode 1 – Spooky spins with John Carpenter and “Halloween (2018)”Hey all! Mike D. here and welcome to my Recordholics Anonymous blog! I planned to start off with a little introduction to myself, but timing is EVERYTHING! Introductions can wait!
Episode 2 – The Infamous Johnny Marr
Read the story →: Episode 2 – The Infamous Johnny MarrWell hello, puppets! So glad to have you back again this week here in the backroom at the dial. Did ya miss me? No need to answer that loves, I know you did. Well, hurry along now. Grab your seats, get comfy,…
Episode 1 – Beat Blended Concoctions
Read the story →: Episode 1 – Beat Blended ConcoctionsHello there…. The angel from my nightmare. The shadow in the background of the morgue…