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John Logsdon
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I study sex, evolution & genes. Frequently all three. I also love music, food & dogs. Other interests include bikes (pedals & motors), books & travel. I’m paleo-adjacent.

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**ALL OPINIONS STATED ARE MINE ALONE**
Finishing up my weekend with this breakthrough for #5debutalbums50s60s. I find this “free jazz” record to be totally listenable and quite enjoyable. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 26, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Next up for #5debutalbums50s60s was this one from 1958. He really was amazing! #johnsvinyl #wasplaying
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Just spun this, but it doesn’t qualify for #5debutalbums50s60s. It’s from ‘62 at the peak of surf guitar music. Pretty good in that context, though #johnsvinyl #wasplaying
January 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Continuing to spin my 50s records for #5debutalbums50s60s. I love rockabilly JC. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Next up for #5debutalbums50s60s is the first of two Buddy Holly slabs. He recorded with the Crickets and solo. Thus was the first one #johnsvinyl
January 25, 2026 at 11:50 PM
First up for #5debutalbums50s60s is this classic and should-be contender. Thankfully I have a mono switch on my amp to remove the fake stereo. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
First culling for #5debutalbums50s60s from #johnsvinyl Here are seven from the 50s. Key ones that are missing from my collection: Little Richard ‘57, Ray Charles ‘57, Bo Diddley ‘58, James Brown ‘58, Jerry Lee Lewis ‘58, Wanda Jackson ‘58
January 25, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Picked this up last week to consider for #5debutalbums9094 but ran out of time. So here we go! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 25, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Woah. This will be tough! #5debutalbums50s60s. Good thing I’ve been preparing by listening to the excellent #500songs podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social
Hi folks, the next debut albums poll will cover two decades, the 50’s and 60’s as we’ll be playing #5DebutAlbums50s60s Voting will commence on Friday 6th February (please note 2 week turnaround). Your challenge will be to select your top 5 debut albums released between 1950-1969. See you then 👍
January 25, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Reposted by John Logsdon
The Species Declared Extinct in 2025

My annual look back is, of course, heartbreaking -- but it's also a reminder and encouragement that we can do more to prevent future extinctions:
therevelator.org/extinct-2025/
Rocket Frog, Damselfish, and Bandicoots: The Species Declared Extinct in 2025 • The Revelator
This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.
therevelator.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Reposted by John Logsdon
Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took part in #5debutalbums9094 our largest vote in this competition so far. It’s congratulations to Portishead who take the win with Dummy. I’ve attached a top
100 chart with the top 30 automatically qualifying. A few more should get through as lucky losers too..
January 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
My top 5 for #5debutalbums9094 weren’t too hard to choose. I had already mostly narrowed them down by being in #johnsvinyl instead of #johnsCDs.

1. Sugar—Copper Blue
2. Sundays—Reading…
3. STP—Core
4. Pearl Jam—10
5. AiC—Facelift

Thanks again, Rich, for facilitating this!
January 25, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Final spin for #5debutalbums9094 and it’s a contender that I saved back from #johnsvinyl. #nowplaying
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Mad as hell today.
January 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Next three up from #johnsCDs under consideration for #5debutalbums9094. #nowplaying
January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Here are five from #johnsCDs that I have skipped for consideration in #5debutalbums9094. Time is running out, so I won’t be getting back to them today.
January 24, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Against my best judgment, I’ve been watching the disgusting news out of Minneapolis. Turning it off and spinning a few more of #johnsCDs for #5debutalbums9094 #nowplaying #LOUD.
January 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Quote post a gif with a clue of where you are from…
January 24, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Still spinning #johnsCDs for #5debutalbuns9094 even though voting has already commenced. Next three include possible contenders. #nowplaying
January 23, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Still spinning #johnsCDs for #5debutalbuns9094 even though voting has already commenced. Next three include possible contenders. #nowplaying
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Reposted by John Logsdon
Hi folks, I hope everyone is well, it’s time to continue our debut albums competition so let’s play #5debutalbums9094 Pick your top 5 debut albums in order of preference released between 1990-94 including the hashtag. This was tough, these years are right in my wheelhouse, but here’s my five picks..
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Three more from #johnsCDs under consideration for #5debutalbums9094. #nowplaying
January 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Three more from #johnsCDs under consideration for #5debutalbums9094. #nowplaying
January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
How many of us actually LOLed when reading?
January 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Next two up for #5debutalbums9094. How’s them for some 90s musical diversity? #johnsCDs #nowplaying
January 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM