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“Final Vinyl (Part 3)”
Here it is…the grand finale of the “Vinyl Rant Trilogy!” This conclusion is definitely the most eclectic of the three parts and takes the whole thing out as only Byron & Johnny Mohawk can after “2” bottles of medicinal beverages!! No really…we promise this episode really delivers! To get things started, there is a world premiere song from Chicago’s own Curmudgeon (who are label mates with The Gunk U.K. on Trashcanrock Records). This is from the upcoming split e.p. between both bands. Us guys from The Gunk U.K. have to admit…the tune really rocks (especially since we also play on it)!
Next, Byron and Johnny dive back into the vinyl talk with probably the most off-the-wall discussion ever of the classic 80’s LP from Yaz—“Upstairs At Erics!” Byron does ease up a little on his 80’s freakout…but not before bringing up a few of his “picture discs” from that era. Then Johnny kicks in with more of his old school vinyls and a few true relics he brought which boast of other ancient media formats. Johnny makes a big case here for the “well-constructed” vinyl LP of old and even attempts to get into technical vinyl measurements & stuff like that. Then they pull out a classic Dio LP and totally freak when they test the truth behind a certain urban legend regarding it! Following are some more (fairly unconventional) musings on classic LPs from the likes of The Kinks, Prince, & “pre-Phil Collins” Genesis…and to pretty hilarious results! Byron & Johnny both admit to being huge fans of a music genius of the modern era by the name of Steven Wilson. The famous British “Hipgnosis” album artwork design group get a big mention. Following this is the point where Johnny launches into the most memorable “rant” of the entire trilogy…unleashing his feelings concerning the state of modern music and the generic pop stars who currently rule the charts.
And just when you think things are over, Johnny’s wife phones in to see where he’s at (a hint that Johnny’s dinner probably wasn’t waiting for him later that night)! Then…finally, there is a surprise guest appearance by a certain Gunkcast alumni to wrap things up in true style as is only fitting for this podcast!
Thanks to everyone for tuning in to the Gunkcast summer trilogy of 2011…we hope you all enjoyed listening as much as we did in cracking open 2 bottles of bourbon & ranting away on all of our favorite vinyl LPs! Cheers!!!
Also…share the love & please listen to some of our favorite fellow podcasters—Static Radio, Insignificast, Special Delivery, & Onsug (Frank Nora’s extended network)!
