S2 - Ep 20 - Brian Wilson, Rate It 1–10 & Rolling Stone’s ’80s Countdown: Albums 40–21

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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