Re-Vinyl

Year-End Favorites: Shows, Purchases, Albums & Books

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig close out the year by celebrating the music, moments, and discoveries that made the past twelve months unforgettable.

🎤 Shawn’s Top 5 Shows of the Year
Shawn kicks things off with his Top 5 live shows, sharing the concerts that blew him away, surprised him, or reminded him why live music hits different.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig dig into the listener mailbag, responding to an email about New Wave essentials, must-have albums, and underrated gems. Things go mostly as planned—at least on Craig’s side.

📬 Listener Email Spotlight – New Wave Deep Dive
The guys respond to a great question from a listener looking to expand their New Wave collection. The assignment: must-have albums, dark horses, and personal favorites.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig wrap up their multi-week countdown by revealing their Top 5 Albums of the 21st Century—the records that shaped their modern listening, stuck with them, and stood above the rest. Expect surprises, passionate picks, and maybe even a little friendly debate as they close out the list.

🖐️ Top 5 of the 21st Century
Each host unveils their personal Top 5, capping off the full 25–1 countdown they’...

This week on Revinyl, Craig and Shawn keep the momentum rolling with a blast from the past and another round of modern favorites from their ongoing 21st-century album countdown.

🎸 Craig’s ’70s Surprise:
Craig kicks things off with a special treat for Shawn—something straight out of the late 1970s that’s guaranteed to spark some nostalgia and smiles.

🏆 Top 25 Albums of the 21st Century (15–6):
Then it’s on to the main even...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig dig into vinyl hauls, rock history, and the start of a massive countdown of their favorite albums from the modern era.

💿 Shawn’s Latest Vinyl Haul:
Shawn kicks things off with the details on his latest bulk vinyl purchase—this time from Plaid Room Records / Colemine Records in Loveland, Ohio. Expect soulful finds, funky surprises, and plenty of crate-digging excitement.

🎸 Rush in Atlanta –...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig keep things rolling with stories, trivia, and more trips through the decades of great music.

📚 Shawn’s Music Reads:
Shawn kicks things off by sharing some of his favorite music-related books—biographies, autobiographies, and behind-the-scenes reads that every true fan should have on their shelf.

🎸 Rush Trivia Challenge:
Next, Shawn quizzes Craig on Rush’s first-ever U.S. tour, testing...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig go full rock historian mode—with trivia, tales, and a look at one of prog rock’s biggest comebacks.

🧠 Craig’s Music Trivia Challenge:
Craig kicks things off by testing Shawn’s rock knowledge with 5 cryptic hints to identify one of the biggest heavy metal bands of all time. Can Shawn piece together the clues before the final reveal?

📖 What’s in a Name?
Next up, Shawn cracks open anothe...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig keep the energy high with live album favorites, listener-style challenges, and a look at the albums that shaped one rock legend’s career.

🎸 Shawn’s Top 10 Live Albums:
The episode kicks off with Shawn’s list of Top 10 Live Albums—the performances that capture the raw power, emotion, and atmosphere only a live show can deliver. From rock titans to under-the-radar gems, this list hits every ...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig mix fun games with chart flashbacks and a trip through some of music’s most memorable “one-and-done” hits.

🔥 Hot Seat:
Craig kicks things off by challenging Shawn with a round of Rate It 1–10 and Either/Or picks—quick takes, fast choices, and no time to think twice.

🎯 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders:
Shawn cracks open a book of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders and randomly pulls tracks f...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig serve up another episode packed with music news, hot-seat debates, and deep dives into rock history.

📰 Music News Updates:
Shawn kicks things off with a roundup of the latest happenings in the music world, setting the tone for this week’s conversations.

🔥 Either/Or Hot Seat:
Craig takes the heat as Shawn challenges him with a round of Either/Or choices—quick decisions, tough calls, an...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig deliver what might be their best episode yet—a packed mix of surprises, hot-seat banter, and cinematic music deep dives.

🎙️ Podcast Tease:
The guys kick things off by teasing details about their new upcoming music podcast—more info coming soon.

🔥 Hot Seat Rounds:
Both hosts put each other on the spot with rounds of Rate It 1–10 and Either/Or, sparking laughs, quick t...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig pack the episode with surprises, throwbacks, and another dive into one of their favorite lists.

🎙️ A Big Tease:
The guys kick things off by dropping a hint about an all-new, music-related podcast they’ll be releasing soon. No spoilers just yet—but stay tuned!

🔥 Hot Seat Time:
Craig puts Shawn on the spot with a round of Rate It 1–10 and Either/Or challenges, keeping the banter sharp a...

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig keep things current while still digging deep into the past—mixing hot-seat challenges, music news, and chart nostalgia into one jam-packed episode.

🎯 Hot Seat Rounds:

• Craig’s Turn: Craig kicks things off by grilling Shawn with fresh Rate It 1–10 and Either/Or selections.
• Shawn’s Turn: Shawn flips it around with his own Either/Or challenges plus a twist—5 clues for 2 different songs, both mass...

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 a...

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 t...

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 ...

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.

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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 ...

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 Eithe...