This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig mix familiar favorites with a seasonal twist as they revisit one of their most-loved recurring segments and dig back into the mid-’80s.

📚 Uncut’s Top Albums of the ’90s (Again!)
The fellas return to Uncut Magazine’s Top Albums of the 1990s, continuing their ongoing exploration and discussion of what made the decade so rich—and why these records still matter today.

📅 This Week in 1985 – Top 10 Albums
Shawn takes listeners back in time, breaking down the Top 10 albums from this same week in 1985, starting with the UK charts before jumping across the pond to the US. Expect nostalgia, context, and a few “wow, that was big?” moments.

🎁 A Christmas Gift for the Listeners
Shawn caps things off with a special holiday gift for the listeners—but you’ll have to tune in to find out exactly what it is. 🎄

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Year-End Favorites: Shows, Purchases, Albums & Books

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig close out the year by celebrating the music, moments, and discoveries that made the past twelve months unforgettable.

🎤 Shawn’s Top 5 Shows of the Year
Shawn kicks things off with his Top 5 live shows, sharing the concerts that blew him away, surprised him, or reminded him why live music hits different.

🎸 Craig’s Fave Surprise Show
Craig follows up by spotlighting the one show that truly caught him off guard—the unexpected standout that left a serious impression.

💿 Top 5 Purchases of the Year
Both hosts then reveal their Top 5 favorite music purchases of the year—vinyl, box sets, collectibles, and more. The stuff that made the bank account tremble but the soul very happy.

🎶 Craig’s 5 Random Picks from His Top 25 Albums of the Year
Craig reaches into his year-end album list and pulls five random selections, giving quick hits on why each one earned a spot.

📚 Shawn’s Top 5 Books of the Year
Shawn closes the episode by sharing his Top 5 music-related books, whether biography, autobiography, or deep-dive music history—perfect picks for listeners looking to read more in the new year.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig dig into the listener mailbag, responding to an email about New Wave essentials, must-have albums, and underrated gems. Things go mostly as planned—at least on Craig’s side.

📬 Listener Email Spotlight – New Wave Deep Dive
The guys respond to a great question from a listener looking to expand their New Wave collection. The assignment: must-have albums, dark horses, and personal favorites.

🎧 Craig’s Picks:

• 10 New Wave Essentials – cornerstone albums every fan should own
• 5 Under-the-Radar Gems – lesser-known records that deserve way more love

🎶 Shawn’s… Interpretation of the Assignment:
Instead of albums, Shawn decides to contribute his Top 25 New Wave Singles🤔.

💬 Great conversation, great picks, and a fun look at how different two music fans can interpret the same email.

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