Michael's Record Collection
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A podcast and newsletter discussing great music with the people who make it and the people who love it. (michaelsrecordcollection.com)
Friday night spin: Concrete Blonde - “Bloodletting”
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
December 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Friday night spin: Concrete Blonde - “Bloodletting”
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
We lost Ronnie Caryl two years ago. :(
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We lost Ronnie Caryl two years ago. :(
Possibly my favorite Rob Reiner film (although there are so many) is The Sure Thing starring John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Great film and look at that soundtrack! RIP Mr. and Mrs. Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Possibly my favorite Rob Reiner film (although there are so many) is The Sure Thing starring John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Great film and look at that soundtrack! RIP Mr. and Mrs. Reiner.
"You will be visited by three spirits."
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"You will be visited by three spirits."
Looks like I'm seeing the Rock and Roll Machine.
December 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Looks like I'm seeing the Rock and Roll Machine.
LFG!!!!
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
LFG!!!!
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Why isn't there a holiday in which we celebrate the sax-drenched goodness of Quarterflash?
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Why isn't there a holiday in which we celebrate the sax-drenched goodness of Quarterflash?
Like Foreigner, I too am hot blooded.
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Like Foreigner, I too am hot blooded.
Listening to Big Country this morning and just can't say enough about the late Stuart Adamson. Incredible vocalist, musician, and songwriter. Should have been a global superstar. Insanely talented guy and I wish he was still with us, making new music.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Listening to Big Country this morning and just can't say enough about the late Stuart Adamson. Incredible vocalist, musician, and songwriter. Should have been a global superstar. Insanely talented guy and I wish he was still with us, making new music.
New MRC! I spoke with all four members of Echolyn about the band's twin "TimeSilentRadio" albums, which represent perhaps the best music of the band's illustrious career. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New MRC! I spoke with all four members of Echolyn about the band's twin "TimeSilentRadio" albums, which represent perhaps the best music of the band's illustrious career. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
It is already A Long December. Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah yeah.
December 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It is already A Long December. Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah yeah.
I am thankful for music and the listeners/readers who follow my discussions of the music that excites me.
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I am thankful for music and the listeners/readers who follow my discussions of the music that excites me.
New MRC! I spoke with Nick D'Virgilio about the upcoming re-release of Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Nick also discussed drumming for Steve Hackett, getting to drum on the Calling All Stations album & more!
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New MRC! I spoke with Nick D'Virgilio about the upcoming re-release of Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Nick also discussed drumming for Steve Hackett, getting to drum on the Calling All Stations album & more!
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who sing the Stevie Nicks part in the chorus of "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" and those who can't reach the notes to do so.
November 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who sing the Stevie Nicks part in the chorus of "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" and those who can't reach the notes to do so.
The new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist," drops today. I recently spoke with lead vocalist Ted Leonard about it. He tells the story of writing the lyrics for the album's 21-minute epic title track and many other stories about the new record. youtu.be/bIdXXlbeeYk
Ted Leonard Talks New Spock's Beard Album "The Archaeoptimist"
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November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist," drops today. I recently spoke with lead vocalist Ted Leonard about it. He tells the story of writing the lyrics for the album's 21-minute epic title track and many other stories about the new record. youtu.be/bIdXXlbeeYk
New MRC! Ted Leonard is my guest this week, giving me the lowdown on the new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist!" Ted also spoke about his musical background and influences, the status of Enchant, and much more. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New MRC! Ted Leonard is my guest this week, giving me the lowdown on the new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist!" Ted also spoke about his musical background and influences, the status of Enchant, and much more. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
It’s Mini KISS at the Ocoee, Florida Music Festival!
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It’s Mini KISS at the Ocoee, Florida Music Festival!
Not everyone knows the album "Ro Sham Bo" by The Grays (a band that included Jason Falkner of Jellyfish), but the right people know it.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Not everyone knows the album "Ro Sham Bo" by The Grays (a band that included Jason Falkner of Jellyfish), but the right people know it.
Feels like a day for The Fixx and college football.
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Feels like a day for The Fixx and college football.
SCIENCE!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
SCIENCE!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
New MRC! I caught up with Jonas Lindberg to discuss the new Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side album, 'Time Frames,' which drops on Friday. I think this will (and should) be on several best of 2025 prog rock lists this year. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New MRC! I caught up with Jonas Lindberg to discuss the new Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side album, 'Time Frames,' which drops on Friday. I think this will (and should) be on several best of 2025 prog rock lists this year. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
When you talk to me during my song
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
When you talk to me during my song