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Four old friends gather to debate Oasis’s legacy: their meteoric rise, signature anthems and legendary reunions are weighed against accusations of sameness and derivation. With tour statistics, personal stories from stadium gigs and a split verdict between Platinum and Club Lounge, the episode leaves the final judgment to the listeners. Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/x8SDfybRuVs?si=C7LzYfGMgcLVzVKQ 📲 Follow for clips & extras: X / Twitter: https://x.com/thevinylvault80?s=21&t=... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevinylvaul... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylvault1...

If you love music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you. Gareth pitches Depeche Mode for platinum status as the panel debates the band’s career, from early synth-pop hits to darker landmark albums like Violator and Memento Mori. Hosts argue over chart success, live shows, member changes, influence on later artists, and Dave Gahan’s frontman charisma.  Are Depeche Mode kings of pop or dreadful electro nonsense? Do they make the Vault?   JOIN THE DEBATE Are Depeche Mode kings of synth pop and rock or just turgid squeaks? Drop your take below👇   📺 - WATCH -  Our most controversial music debates:    / @guardiansofthevinylvault   - https://youtu.be/R4BbqbZ9eXc?si=Wh8cgvSt6cggegVM   SUBSCRIBE for bi-weekly debates: One artist. One argument. One final decision. ⸻   📲 Follow for clips & extras: X / Twitter: https://x.com/thevinylvault80?s=21&t=... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevinylvaul... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylvault1... #depechemode #synth #80smusic #90smusic

Guardians of the Vinyl Vault - One artist. One argument. One final decision. If you love music, iconic artists and strong opinions… this one’s for you! Is David Bowie a pop hero or a modern bore? In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: Four friends go head-to-head over one of the biggest artists of all time. Does David Bowie deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is he just a modern bore? What we cover: • The case for Bowie as a music icon • His career across all his reinventions - Ziggy, The Thin White Duke, Tin Machine and more • The argument that he is a relic of the past and irrelevant to modern music • The final verdict… does he make the Vault? 💬 JOIN THE DEBATE Is David Bowie the ultimate pop hero or just a bore? Drop your take... X / Twitter: https://x.com/thevinylvault80?s=21&t=... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevinylvaul... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylvault1... Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZeJmIH95XW0?si=7GzvZxbATONAL_F7

If you love music, iconic artists and strong opinions… this one’s for you....   Is Paul Weller the one and only Modfather or just an irrelevant relic? In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: the four "Vaulters" go head-to-head over one of the biggest artists of all time. Does Paul Weller deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is he just yesterday's man?  What we cover: • The case for Paul Weller as a music icon • His career across The Jam, The Style Council and the solo years • The argument that he is a relic of the past and merely a UK wonder • The final verdict… does he make the Vault? JOIN THE DEBATE Is Paul Weller the one and only Modfather or just an irrelevant relic? Listen to the podcast or watch one of our most controversial music debates:    / @guardiansofthevinylvault

Four old friends reopen the Vinyl Vault to debate whether George Michael belongs in the Platinum Vault. Gareth leads the charge, laying out George’s Wham! beginnings, landmark solo albums (Faith, Listen Without Prejudice), songwriting, vocal power, collaborations, and cultural impact. The group discusses his highs and lows, personal controversies, live performances, and enduring influence before voting unanimously to award him Platinum status. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on the verdict. Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZbWzFIFPNwQ?si=LvLESw9dvlNSTxzh 📲 Follow for clips & extras: X / Twitter: https://x.com/thevinylvault80?s=21&t=... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevinylvaul... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylvault1...

In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: Richard makes a pitch for MJ to go into the Vault and the four vaulters go head-to-head over maybe the biggest music star ever. BUT does Michael Jackson deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is his reputation no longer deserving of such high esteem? In this episode we cover: • The case for Michael Jackson as a global music icon • Their influence on pop music and beyond • The argument that MJ's reputation has been diminished • The final verdict… does he make the Vault? WATCH on Youtube - https://youtu.be/GJJP8JkZ1xM?si=qp1a_gn8iY0ILpb1

Four friends debate Bruce Springsteen’s legacy, live power, and political voice before deciding if he should be inducted into the "Vinyl Vault".

Four old friends gather to judge whether Radiohead belong in the Vinyl Vault or should be banished for life. They argue fiercely about the band’s mood, lyrics, influence and legacy. The episode features spirited defenses and condemnations, a split of opinions and a final majority decision to ban Radiohead from the Vault — a debate about art, influence and taste.

On this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault, Richard pitches Daryl Hall & John Oates for inclusion, tracing their Philly origins, soul-influenced vocals, hit singles and lasting live credibility. The panel weighs their songwriting, musicianship and commercial legacy against accusations of 80s pop blandness. Debate heats up as hosts argue singles vs albums, live chops and long-term influence. Despite praise for Hall's voice and some classic hits, the panel ultimately places Hall & Oates in "Band for Life," excluding them from the Vault. Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/iPPeaN_lTSE?si=SeYtMamM3joA09xS

If you love 80s pop music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you. Are ABC true pop icons … or just a lame yawn-fest? In this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault,  the four "vaulters" go head-to-head in debate over one of the biggest bands of the 80s. Do one of Sheffield's finest ABC deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or were they dull and irrelevant? What we cover: • The case for ABC as of the 80s pop masters •  The merits of the classic 'Lexicon of Love' album • Their influence on 80s music and beyond • The argument that of whether they were one album wonders • The final verdict… do they make the Vault? Are ABC legends or overrated? Let us know on our socials..... You can watch the episode on our Youtube channel - https://youtu.be/0PtKyvWAMbs?si=YDEjhGkKNSMrTaRb

Four long-time friends and self-styled guardians debate whether Led Zeppelin deserves entry into the Mythical Vault. Personal stories, heated opinions, and stats collide as they weigh iconic tracks, live performance myths, and plagiarism controversies. Will the band be enshrined as platinum legends, relegated to the club lounge, or banned for life? Tune in for humor, nostalgia, and a passionate verdict.

Who deserves music immortality — and who’s banned for life? Each episode, one artist, one pitch and then debate, discussion and banter to reach one ruthless verdict. In this Guardians of the Vinyl Vault episode we consider Amy Winehouse - timeless spirit or unrealised potential?

Four old friends debate whether Duran Duran deserve a permanent place in the Vinyl Vault. Gareth makes the pitch, citing the band’s videos, musicianship, global impact and decades-long relevance. The episode blends music analysis, personal concert memories and spirited back-and-forth on legacy, influence and aesthetics, ending with a majority vote to admit Duran Duran at the platinum level. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/6S0V9TqNhC4?si=_Ekx4bfYxbZl3wSb

The Guardians of the Vinyl Vault discuss Kraftwerk’s pioneering electronic sound, key albums like Autobahn and The Man-Machine, and their wide-reaching influence on artists from Bowie to Daft Punk and Depeche Mode. The panel mixes musical nostalgia, friendly banter, and a heated split decision that sends the final verdict to listeners on social media to decide. You can also watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/A1sZg3CprCg?si=0zNkgiRotI0Uy-ml

Four longtime friends reunite as the Guardians of the Vinyl Vault to debate whether Prince—the Purple One—earns a place in their platinum vault. Richard delivers an impassioned pitch, highlighting Prince’s one-man studio genius, genre-bending albums like Purple Rain and Parade, iconic live performances, songwriting for other stars, and battles for artistic ownership. The discussion covers his cultural impact in the 1980s, his fashion and stagecraft, occasional late-career dips, and the enduring power of classics like When Doves Cry. In the end the panel awards Prince a unanimous platinum placement in the Vault. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/TltylMr7uVA?si=aXly84L_0klU1att