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Last Call Before Sunrise | Vampire Dance Club Mix (Our Playlist Picks) The fog machine is on and the red lights are low. Chris and Rachel run through every song they picked for this week’s Vinyl Verdicts theme, a vampire nightclub playlist packed with goth classics, industrial, darkwave, synthwave, and a few deep cuts from the crypt. Chris goes underground with ghostbells, Lebanon Hanover, The Cramps, and Type O Negative. Rachel brings the dance floor fillers with Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, and Siouxsie. Then there’s the battle of the Closers: Rachel’s 1994 Nine Inch Nails original against Chris’s 2026 Nine Inch Noize remix. Which one wins? Tell us in the comments. 🦇 Chris’s picksKilling Joke, Love Like BloodLebanon Hanover, Gallowdanceghostbells, Cursesghostbells, Darkness SavesType O Negative, Be My DruidessSidewalks and Skeletons, GothDead On A Sunday, Dance Like HellDance With the Dead, Near DarkThe Cramps, Human FlyThe Cramps, Ultra TwistNine Inch Nails & Boys Noize, Closer (Nine Inch Noize Version)The Chemical Brothers, Hey Boy Hey GirlThe Chemical Brothers, Star GuitarPortishead, SilenceTeam Sleep, Blvd. Nights 🖤 Rachel’s picksSiouxsie and the Banshees, Cities in DustThe Cult, She Sells SanctuaryEcho & the Bunnymen, The Killing MoonNew Order, Blue MondayNew Order, Confusion (Pump Panel Reconstruction)Depeche Mode, Enjoy the SilenceDepeche Mode, Policy of TruthDepeche Mode, Personal JesusThe Cure, The LovecatsThe Cure, LullabyBilly Idol, Eyes Without a FaceOingo Boingo, Dead Man’s PartyShe Wants Revenge, Tear You ApartNine Inch Nails, Closer Our listeners added 40 more songs to the full 68-track playlist, so a big thank you to everyone who added a pick. Stream the whole thing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uWJ7tDFIH4leHCsJQICIC?si=887da349a22d4af7 🎧 Vinyl Verdicts streams live Mondays at 7 PM ET on YouTube and RadioGardenState.com👍 Like, subscribe, and drop the song you’d want playing at last call

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Summer is officially here, and this week on Vinyl Verdicts we're sharing our favorite songs about the summer heat, hot summer nights, beach vibes, and everything that makes this season unforgettable. In this special edited podcast edition, Chris and Rachel reveal the songs they picked for the playlist, why they chose them, and the stories and memories behind each track.  Whether you're heading to the beach, firing up the grill, or taking a late-night drive with the windows down, we've got the soundtrack to keep your summer rolling. What's your go-to song for a hot summer night? Let us know—we might feature your pick in a future episode! Listen & Watch 🌐 Watch the full show: VinylVerdicts.com 🎧 Listen to the complete audio replay: Mixcloud.com 📻 Listen live: RadioGardenState.com  A quick note about the podcast: To comply with music copyright rules, our podcast episodes are heavily edited and don't include the full song reviews or the music featured during the live broadcast. This version focuses on our playlist picks and the conversations behind them.   For the complete Vinyl Verdicts experience—including every song, every review, and all the fun—join us live every Monday at 7 PM ET, watch the replay at VinylVerdicts.com, or listen to the full archived show on Mixcloud.com.

Spring is in the air—and so are the vibes. On this episode of Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews, Chris and Rachel each bring three songs that capture the feeling of spring.  From upbeat indie tracks to nostalgic classics, we’re breaking down the songs that feel like sunshine, fresh starts, and open windows. If you’re building your spring playlist, this episode is for you. 🎶 What song gives YOU spring vibes? Drop it in the comments. 👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for weekly music reviews and themed playlists. Spring Vibes Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zMZMy1BKs323rh79GfzDf?si=e11c98b353dd41d1

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re diving headfirst into the world of BUTT ROCK… and yeah, we’re owning it.You know the songs.You’ve heard them a thousand times.You probably said you hated them… but somehow still know every word.From massive radio hits to overplayed anthems, we’re putting these tracks to the test and asking the real question:👉 are these songs actually good… or just nostalgia-fueled chaos?No shame. No apologies. Just bangers.Join us LIVE Monday at 7PM on YouTube as we review, debate, and rate each track the only way we know how.Drop your favorite (or most hated) butt rock songs in the comments—we might feature them on the show.

Everyone has them — songs that make you reach for the skip button immediately. On this episode of Vinyl Verdicts, hosts Chris and Rachel share six songs they instantly skip whenever they come on. Some are overplayed classics, others are songs they never liked in the first place. But here’s the twist: each song still gets the Vinyl Verdict treatment, where it’s rated from 1 to 5 records. Are these songs truly terrible… or are Chris and Rachel being unfair? Join us for laughs, debates, and some seriously controversial music opinions. 🎧 New episodes of Vinyl Verdicts stream live every Monday. Follow Out Playlist - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=bbbcf6c3ff694b45

There’s something about winter that changes how music hits. The heater’s blasting. The windshield’s fogging up.It’s dark at 4:47pm. And that one song suddenly feels cinematic. This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel are reviewing six songs that just sound better in the car during winter. These aren’t beach anthems or road trip bangers. These are cold-weather, night-drive, snow-under-the-streetlights kind of songs. The ones you crank before stepping out into freezing air. The ones that make a boring commute feel like a movie scene.The ones that hit different when the world outside is covered in frost. As always, we each bring three songs for the other to hear, react to, and rate — live. Playlist HERE - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=2b954de6497449e7

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel hand over the playlist to their daughters — and agree to listen with no skips, no vetoes, and no excuses. From modern favorites to unexpected curveballs, we review songs chosen by the next generation and deliver honest, track-by-track verdicts. It’s a music review show, a generational taste test, and a reminder that great music doesn’t belong to just one era. 🎶 Parents react to music picked by their daughters💿 Song-by-song reviews and honest reactions🎧 Generational music taste, tested in real time Whether you’re a parent, a music fan, or someone who’s ever argued over who controls the aux cord, this episode is proof that discovery doesn’t stop when you grow up — it just changes hands. Playlist here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=2b954de6497449e7⁠ 👉 Would you trust your kids to pick your playlist? Subscribe, listen, and drop your verdict.

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re sharing the songs we’re currently listening to — the tracks on repeat, the unexpected discoveries, and the music we just can’t shake.No theme. No nostalgia deep dive.Just what’s actually living in our headphones right now.From new releases to hidden gems to random resurfaced favorites, we break down what’s earning a replay and why. 🎧 Songs on repeat 💿 Current playlist picks 🎶 New music + rediscovered favorites ⚡ Honest reactions and real-time verdicts What’s on your playlist right now? Drop your current obsession in the comments. Playlist HERE - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=2b954de6497449e7

There’s something about winter that changes how music hits. The heater’s blasting. The windshield’s fogging up.It’s dark at 4:47pm. And that one song suddenly feels cinematic. This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel are reviewing six songs that just sound better in the car during winter. These aren’t beach anthems or road trip bangers. These are cold-weather, night-drive, snow-under-the-streetlights kind of songs. The ones you crank before stepping out into freezing air. The ones that make a boring commute feel like a movie scene.The ones that hit different when the world outside is covered in frost. As always, we each bring three songs for the other to hear, react to, and rate — live. Playlist HERE - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=2b954de6497449e7

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel hand over the playlist to their daughters — and agree to listen with no skips, no vetoes, and no excuses. From modern favorites to unexpected curveballs, we review songs chosen by the next generation and deliver honest, track-by-track verdicts. It’s a music review show, a generational taste test, and a reminder that great music doesn’t belong to just one era. 🎶 Parents react to music picked by their daughters💿 Song-by-song reviews and honest reactions🎧 Generational music taste, tested in real time Whether you’re a parent, a music fan, or someone who’s ever argued over who controls the aux cord, this episode is proof that discovery doesn’t stop when you grow up — it just changes hands. Playlist here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/138CVGBokFcWwd23Xmtbvq?si=2b954de6497449e7 👉 Would you trust your kids to pick your playlist? Subscribe, listen, and drop your verdict.

Song Swap Showdown is now Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews. Hosted by husband-and-wife team Chris and Rachel, Vinyl Verdicts is a music review show focused on individual songs, honest opinions, and real conversation. The format you know stays the same , swapping tracks, making the case, and delivering clear verdicts, one song at a time. New episodes of Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews begin dropping February 10th. Thanks for listening, and welcome to the music court of opinion.

Rachel and Chris hand over their most-played songs, top artists, guilty pleasures, and unexpected surprises from the year—then react, roast, defend, and question every single choice. This episode is part music recap, part relationship test, and part “wait… you listened to THAT?” moment. Expect laughs, nostalgia, honest reactions, playful judgment, and a whole lot of personality packed into one Spotify Wrapped Swap. What does your Spotify Wrapped say about you?Which picks deserve respect—and which ones deserve side-eye?And who really had the better year in music? Drop your top song of the year in the comments and tell us Team Rachel or Team Chris? Subscribe for more Song Swap Showdown episodes, music debates, and end-of-year chaos. 📺 Watch it live: Mondays at 7 PM on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch  📻 Catch the replay: Mondays at 8 AM on Radio Garden State  🎧 Listen on the go: SongSwapShowdown.com Join our FB community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1161768424439762     ⁠  ⁠

This week on Song Swap Showdown, we’re flipping the script and diving headfirst into the wonderfully awkward world of weird holiday music.  From creepy vibes to straight-up festive disasters, we’re ranking Christmas songs on the Cringe/Creepy Meter to decide what’s harmless holiday magic… and what belongs on the naughty list forever. Drop your scores in the comments — we dare you. Songs discussed this week: Justin Bieber - Mistletoe Cheap Trick  - I Want You for Christmas Jackson Five - Santa Claus is Coming to Town  Paul McCartney - Simply having a wonderful Christmastime  John Denver - Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas  Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa  🎧 Watch live Mondays at 7 PM on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch 📻 Replays air Mondays at 8 AM on Radio Garden State 🎙️ Available on ⁠SongSwapShowdown.com⁠ and everywhere you get your podcasts  *All songs discussed can be heard here - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7v1NFZcuh08FaMCnGRiKlQ?si=e4fe277aa984461b ⁠

This week on Song Swap Showdown, Chris and Rachel dive deep into the dark and spooky side of music with a playlist that celebrates Halloween in all its eerie glory. 🦇 From creepy classics and ghostly rock anthems to modern monster mash-ups, we’re swapping and rating our favorite songs about Halloween — the ones that make your spine tingle and your speakers howl. Songs Covered: Nobody likes you when you’re dead-  Zombina & the Skeletons Black Magic - Bloody Hammers They're Inside - Horror Section  Halloween - Sousixe and the Banshees  Trick or Treat - Otis Redding  Halloween (She’s so Mean) - Rob Zombie and The Ghastly Ones Grab your candy bowl, light up that jack-o’-lantern, and join us as we debate which track reigns supreme in this frightfully fun showdown. SSS Halloween T-Shirt https://song-swap-showdown.printify.me/   💀 Watch live Mondays at 7 PM on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch 🎧 Replays Mondays at 8 AM on Radio Garden State 📲 Listen on the go on SongSwapShowdown.com — available everywhere you get podcasts!   ⁠⁠   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS