Shawn and Craig are back for Round 3 of the Vinyl Four Podcast! Another set of 16 random numbers from Rolling Stone’s Top 500 albums sets the stage for fresh matchups and tough decisions, as the bracket narrows toward the next four finalists.

This week’s musical spread is all over the map — from punk pioneers The Ramones to the soulful brilliance of Lauryn Hill, from timeless Christmas classics to indie-rock gems, and from Randy Newman’s wit to Radiohead’s innovation.

As always, each host wraps things up by nominating two albums they feel were unjustly left off the Top 500 — deep cuts, overlooked gems, or personal favorites that deserve recognition.

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