This episode, Keith takes a look at what a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band did during a period that saw their popularity slipping and their die-hard fans turn away. While the band repeatedly made decisions that alienated fans, they did so with an eye on taking musical chances and the result is easily the most interesting music of their career.

This episode we have an eclectic international mix by motion_correct. Check out what he has to say about it!

"The song selection for this mix is meant to reflect my appreciation for world music. Transitions between songs hopefully evoke a sense of traveling to both foreign and familiar places. Despite the differences in styles a common groove may be noticed throughout the mix which is intended to stitch together these seemingly disparate sounds."

Tracklist

Nektar - Nelly the Elephant (Germany, 1974)

L.T.D. Disco - We Party Hearty (U.S.A., 1977)

Songs and Dances of Vietnam - People and Fighters Unite (Vietnam, 1991)

Knxwledge - Rude (U.S.A, 2015)

Baby Consuelo - Todo Dia Era Dia De Indio (Brazil, 1981)

M.Ashraf - Arzoo (Pakistan, 1975)

Ersen - Dostlar merhaba (Turkey, 1976)

Gato Barbieri (ft. Lonnie Liston Smith) - Vidala Triste (Argentina, 1973)

Dada Ques - Human Factor (Russia, 2017)

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This episode, Keith has a conversation with Gus Butler, record collector, teacher and author of the article "Buzzsaw: An oral history of the HM-2 pedal" on Cvlt Nation. The HM-2 has become shorthand for a specific subgenre of extreme metal and refers to the edgy guitar tone the pedal creates.

Keith and Gus discuss the pedal's role in extreme metal (past and present) and the boutique-made clones available today, as well as record collecting and a few other topics as well.

Here is a link to the article:

http://www.cvltnation.com/buzzsaw-an-oral-history-of-the-hm-2-pedal/

This episode, Keith has a conversation with Dan the Beatman (who has been a guest on the The Vinyl Exam previously) to talk about Dusty Fingers' 20th anniversary, records and what's in store for the future.

If you want to get some Dusty Fingers music for yourself, contact Dan here:

https://www.facebook.com/BEATMANN183 (Facebook profile Beat Danny Mann)

Happy holidays!

Sama picks up where he left off in Episode 151 and discusses the other two Legends of Benin: Antoine Dougbe and Honore Avolonto.

The Legends of Benin is a compilation that was released by German-based label Analog Africa. Check out Part One of this episode here:

http://www.thevinylexam.com/season-four/episode-151-the-legends-of-benin-part-1

Other Links:

http://analogafrica.com/

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In the Season 04 kick-off episode, Sama highlights a recent addition to his afro-beat collection: The Legends of Benin. This compilation was initially released by German-based label Analog Africa. Sama touches on the history of this remarkable record label, its founder Samy Ben Redjeb, and two of the four legendary bandleaders on the album.

links:

http://analogafrica.com/

http://www.thevinylexam.com/season-one/episode-11

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Director's Cut in Effect to end Season Three! Keith and Sama say a quick hello before introducing two bits of audio in the vaults.

Part 1: A second conversation with Jim Figurski, recorded a few weeks after the conversation that aired in episode 81. Jim and Keith talk more metal, what makes a band great, and other thoughts on the Vio-Lence LP.

Part 2 (About the 35 minute mark): Platurn and Sama discuss the Icelandic music mix that's been in the works for a while and currently slated for a year-end 2017 release.

Jim's Audio Blog (Helm of the Anti-Lemon): http://helmoftheantilemon.blogspot.com/

Three seasons of The Vinyl Exam are in the books! Keith and Sama sit down to catch up, reflect on Season Three, talk music and hint at what's in store for Season Four.

(Photo: Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin)

In the second of his two-part conversation with Sama, DJ Platurn discusses the Oakland Faders, his Icelandic records from his father's collection and much more.

In Part one of a two-part conversation, Sama sits down with DJ Platurn to discuss his Icelandic roots, the 45 sessions, the state of San Francisco, and much more.