On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Limp Bizkit's "Significant Other". Released in 1999, it was their second studio album. Following the success of their previous album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all", the band was invited to perform at Woodstock '99. The band's performance has been widely criticized as having further instigated violence at the festival, particularly during their performance of the song Break Stuff...
May 26, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 37
On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam are joined by their friend and former host, Plouffe! Plouffe's pick for this week is "Demon Days" by Gorillaz, a call back to our first episode, which was their album " The Now Now". Released in 2005, it was their second album. Propelled ahead by the success of the singles "Feel Good Inc", which later won the Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration and "DARE", the album is their most successful i...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 36
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, Deafheaven's "Sunbather" . Released in 2013, it was their second album. The album was critically well received, with many reviewers noting its ability to unite elements of other genres and styles into one cohesive sound. On year-end lists for 2013, it was listed as one of the top albums of the year, with many publications saying it was the best Metal album of that year. But will this be the best ...
May 03, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, Carole King's "Tapestry". Released in 1971, it was her second studio album. By the time of the release of this album, Carole King was already an established songwriter, having written or co-written dozens of hit singles. This album won 4 Grammy Awards in the following year, including Album of the Year. It is one of the highest selling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold, and hol...
Apr 26, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 35
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Mother Mother's "O My Heart". Released in 2008, it was their second album. A band local to us in Vancouver, they got their start on Quadra Island, which is between the mainland and Vancouver Island. In 2020-1, several tracks off of "O My Heart" went viral on TikTok, leading to a resurgence of interest in this album. But will the boys have a resurgence of interest in listening to this al...
Apr 20, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 34
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, Wilco's "A.M. " Released in 1995, it was their debut album. The band was formed following a series of disputes between Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar of Uncle Tupelo, with Tweedy going on to form Wilco and Farrar going on to form Son Volt. Both " A.M." and Son Volt's album "Trace" were highly anticipated because of the turmoil in Uncle Tupelo. Ultimately, "Trace" bec...
Apr 13, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, Peter Gabriel's " So". Released in 1986, it was this fifth studio album after leaving Genesis in 1976. This album is his highest charting, most critically well respected and most awarded. Five singles from the album charted, with the most successful being Sledgehammer, which we covered in the Season One episode Hot Singles in Your Area . The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, but lost...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this inaugural episode of CD Consensus, Bell, Jamie and Adam explore the magic world of music played by lasers! Adam brings Weird Al’s album Straight Outta Lynwood, released in 2006 . Bell brings the soundtrack to the 2015 game Life is Strange . Jamie brings the Foo Fighters The Colour and the Shape , released in 1997. Just like our previous incarnation as a vinyl record podcast, the choices could not be more different! Come along as we discuss the compact disc!...
Apr 01, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 31
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, NxWorries' "Why Lawd?". Made up of the duo of Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge, this is their second album, released in 2024. Following Anderson .Paak's painful divorce, the album touches on a number of related emotions and thoughts. Critically well received, the album was praised for Knxwledge's intricate production work. At the 67th Grammy Awards, the album won Best Progressive R&B Album. But will the album be w...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 30
On this special epsiode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam ask their sisters to pick an album from their collection. Bell's sister Ashley picks Bill Withers' "Just As I Am" , released in 1971. The album was critically well received upon release and was home to the hit single "Ain't No Sunshine" , which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Adam's sister Karen picks twenty one pilots' "Vessel", released in 2013. The album received mostly ...
Mar 16, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 29
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, King Crimson's "Red". Released in 1974, it was their seventh studio album, and the last King Crimson album until the group was re-formed by bandleader Robert Fripp in 1981. The album has been cited as an important work in both progressive rock and heavy metal, influencing a multitude of other artists, such as Kurt Cobain. But what will the boys think of the album? Will they describe it as "O...
Mar 08, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 28
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, Paul McCartney & Wings' "Band on the Run". Released in 1973, it was his fifth album since leaving The Beatles in 1970, and his third album with his new group, Wings. To date, it is his most successful post-Beatles album in terms of sales and critical rating. Recorded partially in Lagos, Nigeria with final overdubs recorded in London, the album won Best Engineered Non-Classical Album at the 1...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 27
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Pezz's "Watoosh!". Released in 1999, it is the only album from Pezz, because as it turns out, there was another band called Pezz already. The band later changed their name to Billy Talent and is now one of Canada's most successful artists. "Watoosh!" is reminiscent of a number of albums we have covered previously because it is a little bit of what you might hear on a Tony Hawk soundtrack. But what will the boys th...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 26
On the special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam are joined by guest Jonathan Horst. Our former colleague at the office, Jonathan brought with him Jack J's second album, "Blue Desert", released in November 2024. A mix of musical sounds that are reminiscent of a number of genres popular between the mid 80s and the mid 90s, the album is skilful at sounded upbeat while having somewhat downbeat lyrics. This album also features some great saxophone, which is a podcast favou...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 25
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" . Released in 2015, it was his third studio album. Upon release, the album received rave reviews, with many critics lauding its production, the social relevance of the lyrics, and the use of many styles of music. At the 2016 Grammy Awards, it received 7 nominations, including Album of the Year, it won for Best Rap Album. But will the boys find this to be the...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 24
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, Green Day's "Dookie". Released in 1994, it is way up there on the list of the best selling albums of all time. Their major label debut, it came out of the gate strong and was amplified by an absolutely unhinged appearance at Woodstock '94. Critics have said this album marks a turning point in the 90's, moving music away from the grunge sound from the early part, to a more pop-punk sound ...
Feb 01, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 23
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Coldplay's "Parachutes" . Their debut album, it was released in the distant future of the year 2000. The runaway success of the album was propelled by two of the singles, Trouble and Yellow. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album at the 2002 ceremony, and has gone on to sell upwards of 13 million copies. But is the album a brilliant first release from a band, or a boring one? W...
Jan 25, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam dive into the topic of greatest hits, best ofs and other compilations! Bell brings blink-182's "Greatest Hits", their first such compilation, released in 2005. A fun, often goofy release from the masters of pop-punk, it came out two years after their fifth album. Adam's pick, Engelbert Humperdinck's "20 Great Hits", released in 1977, raises two questions. Firstly, what constitutes a "great hit"? Second, what is a "middle of the road ...
Jan 18, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 21
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, Bjork's "Homogenic". Released in 1997, it was subject to widespread critical acclaim. Many critics lauded the production, lyrics and general vibe of the album as being excellent. The album spawned five singles, two of which were nominated for Grammy Awards for their music videos. The album itself was nominated for Album of the Year, but lost to Radiohead's "Ok Computer". Rolling Stone calls "Homogenic" the #202 al...
Jan 12, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 20
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, Gary Numan's "The Pleasure Principle". Released in 1979, it was his first solo album following two albums with the group Tubeway Army. The album covers a number of genres that were in popularity at the time, including synthpop, new wave, electropop and electronica. Taking its title from a surrealist painting of the same name, the album has a largely sci-fi theme to it. What will the boys think of the album? Will ...
Jan 05, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 19
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Beck's "Guero" . Released in 2005, it was his ninth studio album. Propelled forward by the single E-Pro, the album was his best selling and highest charting, worldwide. Critically, the album was well received, with most reviewers noting it was a return to form for Beck. But what will the boys think? Will they say 'Hell Yes' to the album or will they run for the 'Emergency Exit'? Come along and find out!...
Dec 29, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Merry Christmas from Vinyl Verdict! This year the boys decided to try something new - gifting each other albums for Christmas. Adam gifts Jamie D'Angelo and the Vanguard's "Black Messiah", the long awaited followup to "Voodoo ". Jamie gifts Bell Pink Floyd's iconic album "Dark Side of the Moon" . Finally, Bell gifts Adam L'Orange's "The City Under the City". As always, the picks could not be more different! Come along and hear our takes on this year's Christmas episode!...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 17
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam’s picks from Bell and Jamie’s collections. From Bell’s collection, Adam picked Dump’s “ Superpowerless”. A collection of home recordings from James McNew, the bassist of Yo La Tengo, “ Superpowerless” is a look at the creative output of a very talented guy. From Jamie’s collection, Adam picked The Police’s “Synchronicity” , their fifth and final album. The album had a number of hit singles, and sold incredibly well. As always,...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 16
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, Charli XCX's "Brat". Released in 2024, it was her sixth studio album. Entering the Billboard 200 at #3, it represented her highest debut on the chart. Critically lauded upon release, the album went on to be nominated for 9 Grammy awards, including Album of the Year. But what will the boys think? Will the album be full of "Club Classics", or will it just "Talk Talk"? Come along and find out!
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, The Cars self titled debut album. Released in 1978, it was an immediate radio hit, later going 6x Platinum. Described variously as New Wave, Power Pop and Synth-Rock, the album incorporates elements of all three genres. Rolling Stone has most recently named this the #353/500 Greatest Albums of all Time. But will the boys say "Bye Bye Love" to it after repeat listenings, or will the "Good Times Roll"? Come along a...
Nov 30, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Mac DeMarco's "This Old Dog". Released in 2017, it was his third studio album. Some of the themes of the album are Mac's relationship with his father, aging, and relationships. On the album, Mac plays every instrument himself, while also handling production. Reviews for the album were overwhelmingly positive, with most critics praising the musicianship, tone and writing. But what will the boys think? Will they com...
Nov 24, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On this special episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell and Jamie pick two albums from Adam's collection! Bell picks Death Grips' "The Money Store" , released in 2012. Jamie picks Black Sabbath's "Master of Reality", released in 1971. As always, the picks could not be more different, with one being a highly experimental rap album and the other being one of the first albums in the stoner metal genre. Which album will the boys like more? Come along and find out!
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Adam's next pick, The Rural Alberta Advantage's "Hometowns". Their debut album, it was released in 2008. The album exemplifies the indie rock sound of the time while exploring themes of the the lead singer's upbringing in - you guessed it - rural Alberta. The album was originally released independently in early 2008 and following the band being featured by eMusic as artist of the month in November, they were signed to Saddle Creek ...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Jamie's next pick, The Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Time Out" . Released in 1959, it was the thirteenth album released by the Quartet, and was their most successful album. After taking a trip with the US State Department on a trip of Eurasia, Dave Brubeck discovered the street music of Turkey and their use of time signatures that would be unusual in jazz. "Time Out" features 7 songs with odd time signatures, including Take Five, the bes...
Nov 03, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Adam listen to Bell's next pick, Frank Ocean's "Blonde" . Released in 2016, it was his second studio album. The album was highly anticipated, having been delayed several times and came out to widespread critical acclaim. Some of the things critics raved about were the progressive sound and introspective lyrics in the songs, with a number of publications calling it one of the best albums of 2016. Pitchfork has called it the best album of the 2010s...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
