This Is Vinyl Tap

This week on the podcast, we dive deep into Jeff Buckley's 1994 debut "Grace." It is an LP of unbelievable beauty and sorrow complimented by exceptional musicians, and showcasing Buckley's superb guitar playing and his incredibly expressive voice. tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…

On this week's podcast, we dig into the 1982 debut by Marshall Crenshaw. Full of pop hooks & great playing, it manages to sound both retro & fresh at the same time. Its bright, tight, & out of sight! tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #marshallcrenshaw #powerpop #somedaysomeway #janglepop

On this week's podcast, its our 1st "Listener's Choice" pick:"Forever Changes" by Love, considered by many to be one of the greatest of the 60s & by some to be one of the greatest ever recorded. Listen here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #arthurlee #johnnyechols #foreverchanges

On this week's podcast, we discuss the fantastic 1971 debut by Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen "Lost in the Ozone." You can listen at tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…. #commandercody #billkirchen #outlawcountry #hotrodlincoln #americana #cosmicamericanmusic #westenswing

Haven't posted in a while but this one is worth it. On this week's podcast we take a deep dive into this spectacular LP by @CrowdedHouseHQ. You can access the episode here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #CrowdedHousele #woodface #neilfinn #timfinn #greatlps #podcast

This week we discuss Fleetwood Mac’s 6th LP "Bare Trees." Released during a tumultuous time for the band, it cements their move away from the blues & into what would ultimately become one of the most popular bands ever. tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #fleetwoodmac #dannykirwin

@PurePopPub @gracieboops You had me at Marshall Crenshaw!

9 LPs I'd like @TappingVinyl @gracieboops to do: Marshall Crenshaw - s/t NRBQ - @ Yankee Stadium Joe Jackson - Look Sharp Yes - Fragile Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action The Beat - s/t The Smithereens - Green Thoughts Hoodoo Gurus - Stoneage Romeos Crowded House - Woodface

This week we look at Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy, an LP where Zeppelin is in a bit of an experimental mood, embracing acoustic instruments, synthesizers & even the mellotron.Listen here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #ledzeppelin #robertplant #jimmypage #johnbonham #johnpauljones

This week we talk about the 2003 power pop masterpiece by @fountainsofwayn "Welcome Interstate Managers." An LP of simply steller tunes & funny yet poignant lyrics. Find the episode here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #fountainsofwayne #stacysmom #powerpop #adamschlesinger #mexicanwine

This week we discuss "I Never Loved a Man the Way That I Loved You" by @ArethaFranklin. tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… After years w/ Columbia, her debut on Atlantic finally showed the world what made her so special. #arethafranklin #queenofsoul #respect #atlanticrecords #jerrywexler

On this week's podcast, we discuss the 1992 LP, "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young, which finds him in familiar territory reminiscent of his 1972 LP "Harvest" & even includes many of the players & touches on some of the same themes. tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #neilyoung #harvestmoon #csny

We here at This Is Vinyl Tap are saddened by the death of Meat Loaf. It was only 2 months ago that we took a deep dive into the fantastic LP "Bat Out of Hell." RIP to a big man with an even bigger voice! #Meatloaf #MeatLoafRIP #batoutofhell

On this week's podcast, we discuss the remarkable LP by @u2, The Unforgettable Fire. An unexpected change of artistic direction for the band, itset them on course to becoming one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. Listen at: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #u2 #unforgettablefire #bono

Tom Waits - Closing TIme tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…

The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…

The Grateful Dead - American Beauty tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…

Big Country - The Crossing tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi…

On this week's podcast, we discuss Waylon Jennings' 1973 landmark LP: "Honky Tonk Heroes," a genre-defining LP that changed country music and influenced a whole group of musicians that followed. Listen here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #waylonjennings #honkytonkheroes #outlawcountry

This week's podcast looks at 1995 LP by alt-country pioneers @the_jayhawks - "Tomorrow the Green Grass." Something pretty damn special happens when Mark Olson & Gary Louris sing together. Check it out here: tappingvinyl.com/season-two/epi… #thejayhawks #altcountry #garylouris #marcolson