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We're back with Chapter 27 of Bowlin' Thru Albums, and this time we're diving into an album that has been part of our lives for as long as we can remember: Steel Pulse's True Democracy. This one was Sammie's pick, and she couldn't have chosen a better record. Released in 1982, True Democracy is one of those albums that all three of us absolutely love. We've listened to these songs more times than we can count, experienced the incredible energy of Steel Pulse live, and carried this music with us through different stages of our lives. Join Harvey, Sammie, and Dino as we revisit this reggae classic, sharing stories that take us all the way back to our childhoods, the memories we've made along the way, and the music that continues to bring us together. From the unmistakable rhythms of "Chant a Psalm" and "Ravers" to the powerful messages behind "Your House" and "Worth His Weight in Gold," we talk about what makes this album so special, both musically and personally. This isn't just another album review. It's three music lovers revisiting a record that's been the soundtrack to so many moments in our lives. And that's really what Bowlin' Thru Albums is all about. So grab your headphones, drop the needle, and come hang out with us as we celebrate one of reggae's finest albums. Chapter 27 | Steel Pulse – True Democracy (1982) Hosts: Harvey, Sammie & DinoSammie's Album Pick Thanks for sticking with us as we keep the music spinning and work toward bringing you new episodes more consistently! Casual conversation. Serious music. Live Fast, Die Old, F** It All and F*** No Regrets.*

Ep. 26 Ratt came roaring out of the Los Angeles metal scene in 1984 with Out of the Cellar—an album that helped define the sound and look of an entire era. On this episode of Bowlin’ Thru Albums, Harvey, Dino and Sammie dig into Ratt’s breakthrough record, the band’s rise out of the Sunset Strip scene, and the songs that made Out of the Cellar one of the essential albums of ’80s hard rock. We get into the album’s biggest tracks, including “Round and Round,” “Wanted Man,” “Back for More,” and more, while talking about Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer—and what made this particular lineup work. But as usual, this isn’t just an album review. We talk about what Ratt sounded like when this music was new, our own memories and opinions of the band, the videos and MTV era surrounding the record, and why Out of the Cellar still deserves a place in a rock and metal vinyl collection more than four decades later. So grab the record, drop the needle, and come hang out with us as we go back to 1984 and revisit Ratt – Out of the Cellar. Bowlin’ Thru Albums — albums that should be in your collection.

After a long absence, Bowlin' Thru Albums is back! For Chapter 25, Harvey, Dino, Sammie, and special guest Tipa Grillo sit down to discuss one of the most beloved albums ever recorded—Michael Jackson's Off The Wall. Released in 1979, this groundbreaking collaboration between Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones changed the landscape of popular music and set the stage for everything that would follow. More importantly, it's an album that all of us genuinely love, making for one of our most enjoyable conversations yet. Along the way, we share personal stories from the era, memories of hearing these songs when they were new, and discuss why tracks like Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, and Off The Wall continue to resonate more than four decades later. Whether you grew up with this record spinning on your turntable or are discovering it for the first time, join us as we celebrate an album that helped define a generation and remains an essential part of any serious music collection. Drop the needle and come Bowlin' Thru Albums with us. Album: Off The Wall (1979) by Michael Jackson Live Fast, Die Old, F** It All and F*** No Regrets.*

Chapter 24 in our series of albums WE believe belong in your collection… and this one goes deeper. We didn’t just listen to the soundtrack — we went back and watched The Decline of Western Civilization: The Metal Years, and it brought everything back. The late 80’s metal scene, the attitude, the excess… it was all there. Bands like Lizzy Borden, Faster Pussycat, KISS, Odin, Poison, Aerosmith and more — this was a snapshot of a time when metal wasn’t just music, it was a lifestyle, OUR lifestyle. We talk about the soundtrack, the movie, and our own experiences living through that era… and why this one still hits today. If you were there — you’ll feel it.If you weren’t — this is what it was like. And why you NEED it.

Chapter 23 in our series of albums WE believe belong in your collection. This one takes us back to the early days of Depeche Mode and the moment when New Waves crossed over into something darker, cooler, and timeless. Catching Up with Depeche Mode is more than a compilation — it’s a snapshot of a band finding its voice and shaping an entire sound. We talk about the songs that pulled us in, why this record still matters, and how Depeche Mode laid the groundwork for everything that came after. If you love 80s New Wave, atmosphere, and albums that feel like a moment in time — you NEED this one.

Chapter 22 in our series of albums WE believe belong in your collection, YES, I know, this is a newer album again but we cannot get enough of the 00's emo vibes! Riot! by Paramore is one of those rare no-skip albums #nbs (no bad songs, baby!) — packed with raw energy, emotion, and hooks that defined a generation. One of Sammie’s favorite, and one Dino and I couldn’t stop blasting back in the day. We dive into what made this record so iconic, how it bridged pop and rock, and why it still feels timeless today. And why you NEED it!

In this episode of Bowlin’ Thru Albums, we drop the needle on Led Zeppelin’s II (1969) — the record that gave us “Whole Lotta Love” and cemented the band as hard rock pioneers. We talk about what made this album so revolutionary, why it still holds up today, and why every vinyl collector should have it in their stack. From thunderous riffs to blues roots, this is the sound that shaped rock history. 🎧 Subscribe to Bowlin’ Thru Albums for more vinyl deep dives into essential records that defined generations.

Chapter 20 - Panic! At The Disco, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, was a mainstay in my car, home, iPod, this album was life. As you will hear in this episode, joining me, Dino, Sammie, and Harvey, was Julie, the one to bring this to the fam! It was a great time in the 00's, watching these scene kids grow and their music was awesome. This was an exciting episode to do, you can hear how excited we all are when talking about the music. This album is a must for every vinyl collector.

This year is one to remember, one of the greatest showman and one of our biggest inspirations has passed away. Ozzy has been in all our lives from kids and took the news very hard, this was up there with Elvis, Bob, John Lennon for me. To witness the passing of another one of my inspirations, listen as our Host Harvey, Dino and Sammie discuss the impact of the Prince of Darkness with Harvey and our guest Julie. Thank you for the memories and long live OZZY! Thanks for listening.,,

Thank you for listening, this episode highlights one of the all time "everyone's" favorite hard rock band AC/DC and their definitive, all time, awesome record, Back in Black. The first real heavy metal album I ever heard when I was in like 5th or 6th grade, thanks to my good friend Arturo Bernal from Calexico. This albums captures what feel good music is supposed to sound like. Listen as our hosts go through stories and folklore about this GREAT band.

Thank you for stopping by, this episode is Rebelution and our discussion of one of our favorite bands as you are about to hear. This band has been very inspirational to me in my music and personal life, from our co-hosts, you do not hear it any different, their awesome reggae sound and lyrics makes them one of today's elite artist. Their shows are incredible, their music so uplifting, It is so hard to just pick one album so we discuss their first 3 and our stories of when, where we first heard the band and our favorite shows. Hope you enjoy!!

What can I say? I love the Scorpions, they were such a staple in the 80s, everyone loved these guys, couldn't go wrong. Join us as we discuss the Scorpions stellar album World Wide Live and talk about their beginnings and their rise to fame and the stories behind the fame in our small group. Hope you enjoy it and it takes you away to another time when it was all good and we had it made! GenX let's f'n go!!! Thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy going on these adventures with us!

Yes! We are back, thank you for a year of listening to us!!! We are so very grateful to celebrate our 1 year Podcasting Anniversary with my teen obsession, The Cure and their first chart-topping album Disintegration, listen to our discussion on the the band from start to now and back to 1989 and the album in all its glory. Listen as Sammy and Harvey talk Dino into saying he actually likes them! Let us know if there is anything we missed and things about this album we don't know. One of the best bands in the world and a perfect collector piece! HQ

And we are back! This is a big one, no one could hold back on how much they loved this album and listen as our Hosts Harvey, Sammie & Dino go through the history of Journey and all their albums and hits throughout the years and the impact they have had in the music world and more importantly in our lives. Thanks all for being around for the ride and to those that have been with us through our first year, we love you from the bottom of our heart and look forward to meeting every single one of you someday. For now look for Season 2 starting already in March!

Yes, that's right! A new segment of our show, Hot Takes, a quick 10 to 15 minute discussion on what we think is relevant in the vinyl and music world. For our first, is one of my favorite guitar players, John Sykes, from Whitesnake fame, who recently passed away from cancer and this is my homage! Thank you for the great riffs and memorable songs. Let us know what you think and if you like the Hot Take. Next week...Ozzy and Black Sabbath Reunion! As always, thanks for listening and f*ck it all and no regrets!