Vinyl Verdict

Vinyl Verdict
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Vinyl Verdict is like a book club, but for vinyl records! Each episode, Adam and Jamie (and sometimes a wonderful guest!) present a new album for discussion. Come along and learn about vinyl from the strange to the extraordinary and to get our...Vinyl Verdict on whether its worth buying.

  1. Is Sven ready for the country? | Neil Young - Harvest

    MAR 5

    Is Sven ready for the country? | Neil Young - Harvest

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined by their friend and former guest, Sven. This time, Sven is here to talk about Jamie's next pick, Neil Young's 1972 album, "Harvest". Released to lukewarm critical reception, the album went on to be the highest selling album of 1972, and remains Neil's most successful album. Its success was propelled forward by two huge singles, "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man", with "Heart of Gold" being Neil's only #1 single in his career. But what will Sven and the boys think of this Canadian classic? Come along and find out!

    1h 6m
  2. Should pigeons be funky? Plouffe says "yes" | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Pizazz

    FEB 23

    Should pigeons be funky? Plouffe says "yes" | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Pizazz

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined yet again by their friend Plouffe. His pick today is the 2017 album from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, "Pizazz". Described as a funk jam band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong was formed in 2009. A staple in the jam band community, they are the organizers of the Domefest music festival. But are they actually funky? Do they "put the fun in funk", or is this album "too long"? Come along and find out!

    39 min
  3. Plouffe is Like a Sailor in a Big Green Boat | Geese - Getting Killed

    FEB 11

    Plouffe is Like a Sailor in a Big Green Boat | Geese - Getting Killed

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined once again by Plouffe to discuss Adam's pick, Geese's "Getting Killed". Released in September 2025, it received nearly unanimous critical acclaim and was ranked highly on many year-end album lists. The album features a lot of surreal imagery and explores a number of themes, such as power and transformation. But what will the boys think of this critically acclaimed album? Will they feel the need to pay their "Taxes"? Will it feel "Half Real?" Come along and find out!

    50 min
  4. Back for more Begonia with Bell | Begonia - Powder Blue

    JAN 28

    Back for more Begonia with Bell | Begonia - Powder Blue

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined by their friend and former longtime host, Bell. Coming back with him is Begonia, whose album "Fear", we covered in season 1 of the podcast. This time, the album is her 2023 release, "Powder Blue". Nominated for several awards, including a Juno and a Polaris prize, the album explores more lighthearted emotions than her previous release. The album also utilizes several different musical styles and genres throughout, creating a very luscious and warm sound. But will the boys be "Chasing Every Sunrise" after listening to this album, or will they be left "Crying"? Come along and find out

    52 min
  5. Plouffe's Body is a Wonderland | John Mayer - Room for Squares

    12/02/2025

    Plouffe's Body is a Wonderland | John Mayer - Room for Squares

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie are joined by their friend and former host, Plouffe to talk about his pick: John Mayer's "Room For Squares". His debut album, it was released initially as a digital download in June 2001, before being released as an actual physical album in September 2001. Spawning three hit singles, the album has gone on to sell five million copies in the US alone, and earned John Mayer a Grammy in 2003. But what will the boys think of this album? Will they say it's one of the best of all time, or will it be "No Such Thing"? Come along and find out!

    58 min
  6. Turning Fan Service Into Gold | Dire Straits - Alchemy

    11/16/2025

    Turning Fan Service Into Gold | Dire Straits - Alchemy

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie talk about Jamie's first pick of Season 4, Dire Straits' "Alchemy". Released in 1984, it was their first live album and their fifth album in total. This album has been requested by our most loyal fan, Dave (sorry Sarah). Clocking in at two LPs and just a hair under 90 minutes in length, "Alchemy" represents the final show of the tour in support of the album "Love Over Gold". Recorded via the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio at the Hammersmith Odeon, the album captures Mark Knopfler at his peak, and the crowd is absolutely eating it up like they're at a Led Zeppelin concert. But is the album more like iron pyrite than actual gold? Come along and find out!

    55 min
  7. One of the best albums of 2013 | Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City

    11/05/2025

    One of the best albums of 2013 | Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City

    Welcome to season four of Vinyl Verdict! On this episode, Adam and Jamie discuss Adam's first pick, Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires of the City". Released in May 2013, it was their third studio album. Following the success of their second album "Contra", the band took a break before coming back to record this album. The result was an immediate commercial and critical success, with dozens of outlets calling the album one of the best of 2013. The album was supported by three singles - "Diane Young", "Ya Hey" and "Unbelievers", all of which charted. But where will the boys put this on their chart? Will they put it at the top, or will they be "Unbelievers"? Come along and find out!

    1h 1m

  8. 08/09/2025

    Re-Ranking ALL Seasons and saying Goodbye to Bell | Season 3 Finale

    On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, the boys discuss the season that was. We re-rank the albums, talk about winners and losers, and what albums really stood out to us this year. We also get into albums from previous years! On a less fun note, we also discuss some changes for Season 4. Will their be laughter? Will there be tears? Come along and find out! Here's our Top 10s Bell: Frank Ocean - Blond(e)Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the MoonMac DeMarco - This Old DogJack J - Blue DesertNxWorries - Why Lawd?Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunPeach Pit - Being So NormalColdplay - ParachutesLupe Fiasco - SamuraiThe Beach Boys - Pet Sounds Jamie: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the MoonDeafheaven - SunbatherFleetwood Mac - RumorsCarole King - TapestryLana Del Rey - Did You Know that there's a tunnel under Ocean BlvdD'angelo and the Vanguard - Black MessiahPaul McCartney and Wings - Band on the RunPeter Gabriel - SoThe Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time OutJoey Valence & Brae - No Hands Adam: Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A ButterflyPink Floyd - The Dark Side of the MoonDeath Grips - The Money StoreDanny Brown - Atrocity ExhibitionD'angelo and the Vanguard - Black MessiahFleetwood Mac - RumorsThe Beach Boys - Pet SoundsThe Rural Alberta Advantage - HometownsCarly Rae Jepsen - EmotionDeafheaven - Sunbather

    1h 8m
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Vinyl Verdict is like a book club, but for vinyl records! Each episode, Adam and Jamie (and sometimes a wonderful guest!) present a new album for discussion. Come along and learn about vinyl from the strange to the extraordinary and to get our...Vinyl Verdict on whether its worth buying.

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  • Creator
    Vinyl Verdict
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
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