Re-Vinyl

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig mix things up with a blend of rapid-fire fun and strategic music geekery—ending in one epic fantasy lineup battle.

🎯 Rate It & Either/Or:

Craig vs. Shawn: Craig puts Shawn through the paces with a full slate of Rate It 1–10 topics and a round of Either/Or choices.

Shawn vs. Craig: Shawn fires back with his own Either/Or challenges—testing Craig’s quick thinking and music loyalties.

🎤 The Musical Draft – Build Your Dream Band:
For the main event, Shawn proposes a new challenge: a fantasy music draft where each host selects:

1 Vocalist
1 Lead Guitarist
1 Rhythm Guitarist
1 Bassist
1 Drummer
1 Producer
1 Engineer
Bonus (Shawn only): 1 Keyboardist

The Rule: Once a musician from a band is drafted, neither can pick anyone else from that same band—so no teaming up Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

The result? Two completely different “supergroups” built from the best in rock history. Who’s band reigns supreme? You decide.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig turn their attention to Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time—but with a twist. Instead of combing through the entire list, they zoom in on the Top 20, comparing the original 1987 rankings to the most current edition to see what’s changed, what’s stayed, and what’s sparked debate.

📀 Then vs. Now:
From timeless classics to unexpected shake-ups, the duo breaks down how the top tier of the list has evolved over the decades—and which albums they think deserve (or don’t deserve) their lofty spots.

🎯 Rate It 1–10 & Either/Or:
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Revinyl episode without the rapid-fire fun:

• Rate It 1–10: Each host challenges the other with 10 random music and pop culture topics to score.
• Either/Or: Quick decisions, tough calls, and a few curveballs along the way.

🎶 Whether you love lists or love to tear them apart, this episode’s got the rankings, opinions, and banter you’ve come to expect from Revinyl.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig dive back into one of their favorite ongoing segments—exploring random picks from Uncut Magazine’s Top Albums of the 1990s.

📚 20 Random ’90s Gems:
They draw 20 albums at random from the list and unpack each one—sharing thoughts, memories, and whether each pick still holds up in today’s ever-shifting music landscape. From iconic alt-rock to lesser-known entries, it’s another nostalgic trip through the decade.

📩 The Listener Challenge – Hit Us With a Band!
Shawn issues a fun new challenge: Email us the name of a band or artist, and he or Craig will personally curate up to 10 recommended listens based on that pick. It’s your chance to get a Revinyl-style RIYL list tailored just for you!

🎶 Whether you're discovering something new or rediscovering old favorites, this episode’s a reminder that the ’90s still have plenty to give.

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📩 Join the Conversation: Ready to take the challenge? Send your artist/band pick to [email protected] — we can’t wait to build you a killer recommendation list!

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig deliver a jam-packed episode filled with metal legends, rapid-fire questions, and another dive into the best albums of the ’90s.

🦇 Tribute to the Prince of Darkness:
They kick things off by paying tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, each sharing 10 of their favorite tracks from his legendary career—spanning Sabbath to solo. Plus, they spotlight a listener-submitted Top 10 Ozzy list.

🔥 Rate It & Either/Or – Both Get Grilled:
The tables turn as both hosts go head-to-head in Rate It 1–10 and Either/Or segments:

• Shawn challenges Craig with 10 ratings and 10 tough choices.
• Craig fires back, bringing his own 10/10 challenge plus a Schizophrenic Music Podcast–style spin on Either/Or that adds an unpredictable twist to the game.

📚 Uncut’s Top Albums of the ’90s – Round [#]:
To close it out, they explore 10 more selections from Uncut Magazine’s Top Albums of the 1990s, with their usual commentary, critique, and context. 

And just when you think it’s over, Craig drops a fun fact to cap off the episode with a surprise nugget of musical trivia.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig kick things off with the latest buzz from across the pond—rumors of an Oasis reunion tour. Will the Gallagher brothers finally bury the hatchet? The guys weigh in on the possibilities, the fan reaction, and what it could mean for Britpop nostalgia.

🎯 Rate It 1–10 & Either/Or – Craig’s Turn:
Shawn takes the reins this week, challenging Craig with 10 new topics to rate on a scale from 1 to 10, followed by 10 fresh Either/Or choices—some fun, some tough, and all unfiltered.

🔁 If You Like That, Try This (RIYL):
For the main event, the duo revisits the 20 iconic artists they highlighted in last week’s Hidden Gems episode. This time, they’re giving listeners 20 “Recommended If You Like” (RIYL) suggestions—pairing those classic acts with lesser-known bands or artists that share a similar vibe, sound, or spirit.

🎶 Whether you're digging for new music or just love thoughtful curation, this episode is packed with great recs and deep musical connections.

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This week on Revinyl, the tables have turned! Craig kicks things off by putting Shawn in the hot seat with a double feature of fan-favorite segments—before they both shine a light on lesser-known tracks from music’s biggest names.

🎯 Rate It 1–10 & Either/Or – Shawn’s Turn:
Craig flips the script and surprises Shawn with 10 random music/pop culture topics to rate on a scale from 1 to 10. Then it’s time for 10 Either/Or choices, where Shawn has to make quick decisions between two sometimes tricky picks.

💎 Hidden Gems from Iconic Artists:
Once the rapid-fire round wraps, the duo digs into the main event. Shawn and Craig each select 10 iconic bands or artists, and from each one, they highlight a hidden gem—a deep cut, overlooked track, or underrated favorite that deserves more love.

🎶 From classic rock royalty to alternative pioneers, these hidden gems might just become your new favorite tracks.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn keeps the surprises coming as the duo continues their fun and unpredictable run of music-centric segments and deep dives into the decade that defined their musical roots—the 1980s.

🎯 Rate It 1–10 & Either/Or:
Shawn kicks things off with another round of “Rate It 1–10”, throwing random music and pop culture topics Craig’s way for quick, instinctive scoring. Then it’s time for “Either/Or”, where Craig has to choose between two options—sometimes easy, sometimes agonizing, always entertaining.

📀 Craig’s Top Albums of the ’80s:
Next, Craig takes center stage with his favorite album from each year of the 1980s, offering up insight, context, and some honorable mentions that were just too good to leave off. From post-punk to metal, it's a journey through the decade, year by year.

🎶 Shawn’s Favorite ’80s Songs:
To cap things off, Shawn delivers a handpicked list of 20 of his favorite songs from the ’80s, with a few last-minute additions that couldn’t be ignored. It’s a mix of timeless hits, deep cuts, and tracks that shaped his love of music.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig return with more music-fueled fun, critical rankings, and a countdown decades in the making.

🎯 Rate It 1–10 (Round 2):
Shawn once again puts Craig on the spot with 10 fresh, random topics spanning music and pop culture. Craig rates each one on a scale from 1 to 10—no prep, no context, just pure instinct.

🤔 Either/Or Challenge:
Next up, Shawn introduces a new twist—“Either/Or.” Craig is presented with two options and has to pick one. It’s quick-fire choices, some tougher than they look, and it leads to some fun debates along the way.

📼 Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of the ’80s – The Final 20:
Then it's time for the grand finale as they reveal and discuss the Top 20 albums from Rolling Stone’s original 1989 list of the best albums of the 1980s. With the decade still fresh in critics’ minds back then, Shawn and Craig explore which picks have stood the test of time—and which may have been overrated (or overlooked).

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In this week’s episode of Revinyl, Shawn and Craig start by paying tribute to the incomparable Brian Wilson, reflecting on his legacy, artistry, and the lasting influence he’s had on generations of musicians and fans.  Shawn caps off the discussion with his top 10 Beach Boys songs. 

🎯 Rate It 1–10:
Next up, Shawn introduces a new segment inspired by a notable Instagram creator—he surprises Craig with 15 totally random music and pop culture topics, and Craig has to rate each one from 1 to 10 on the spot. No prep, no context—just gut reactions, a few laughs, and a whole lot of opinions.

📼 Rolling Stone’s ’80s List: Part 4
The episode wraps up with the next batch in their ongoing countdown of Rolling Stone’s original Top 100 Albums of the 1980s, published in November 1989. This week, they cover #40 through #21, diving into records that shaped the decade and how those picks hold up today.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig go full metal as they turn their attention to Iron Maiden, who’ve recently been making headlines—not for a new album, but for a plea from longtime manager Rod Smallwood asking fans to limit cell phone use during live shows for their latest tour.

📱 Live in the Moment or Capture It?

Shawn and Craig dive into the debate: Do phones ruin the live concert experience—or are they just part of modern fandom? They discuss fan reactions, band perspectives, and how it impacts the overall energy of a show.

🤘 Iron Maiden Spotlight:

Craig’s Picks: His Top 5 Iron Maiden Albums, tracing the band’s evolution and the records that hit the hardest.

Shawn’s Picks: His Top 10 Iron Maiden Songs, from galloping riffs to epic narratives—Shawn shares the tracks that define Maiden’s legacy.

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