Welcome to a monumental episode of the Sounds On Vinyl show, where hosts Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson delve into the legendary Black Sabbath album “Mob Rules.” This episode is not only a deep dive into the iconic tracks but also marks a turning point for the show with not one, but two major announcements!…

In this episode of the “Sounds on Vinyl” podcast, hosts Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson delve into the iconic debut album of Led Zeppelin, released in 1969. They begin by discussing the band’s fearless approach to blending multiple genres, including rock, blues, and folk, highlighting the album’s daring and innovative nature for its time. They…

Join Mike and Phil as they discuss the classic 1984 Metallica album Ride the Lightning! In this episode, they talk about how this album took thrash metal to new heights with incredible tracks like “Creeping Death,” “Ride the Lightning,” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Hear their thoughts on Metallica’s evolution beyond their debut as…

Join Phil and Mike as they dive into the iconic 1983 Iron Maiden album Piece of Mind. They discuss how this record was a breakthrough for lead singer Bruce Dickinson, allowing him to explore the full range of his vocal talents. The duo analyzes standout tracks like “Revelations”, “The Trooper”, and the epic closer “To…

Phil Bowyer and Mike Svensson discuss the 1975 Alice Cooper album “Welcome to My Nightmare” track-by-track. They call it one of the best albums of all time and compare it to the soundtrack of a horror movie. Highlights include the theatrical, vaudeville-inspired feel of the music, the appearance by Vincent Price, and songs like “Devil’s…

Join us as we take a dive deep into Queensrÿche’s epic 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Regarded as one of the greatest metal records of all time, Mindcrime tells the tragic story of Nikki, a recovering drug addict embroiled in a world of corruption. We analyze each track, praising the brilliant guitarwork, drums, vocals, songwriting,…

This week we spin Savatage’s Hall Of The Mountain King, track by track. We’d really like to play the music as we discuss it, but copyright law won’t let us, but it doesn’t stop you from playing the album in the background while you listen. It makes for a much better experience. — Credits: Hosts:…

This week we spin Savatage’s 1989 release Gutter Ballet, track by track. Being the first time Mike listened to a Savatage record, this is a fun one. We’d really like to play the music as we discuss it, but copyright law won’t let us, but it doesn’t stop you from playing the album in the…

This week we dive into Hotter Than Hell, the 1974 release from Kiss. We go through the album track by track, and let’s just say some of the artists referenced are, BeeGees, Rod Stewart and the country genre even gets thrown in for good measure. — Links: Extended show notes @ SoundsOnVinyl.com Playlists: https://soundsonvinyl.com/playlists  Videos:…

This week we do a deep dive into Live Evil, the last Black Sabbath album featuring Ronnie James Dio. We go track by track sharing what we like, and what we don’t with a few detours along the way. /// Credits – Hosted by Mike Svensson & Phil Bowyer – Produced by BoozeHound Entertainment ///…