Shawn and Craig are back with Round 6 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast, and this one might be the wildest yet. The 16-album lineup stretches across genres and generations — from the smooth harmonies of The Carpenters to the hardcore punch of Black Flag, the soulful energy of Jackie Wilson, and the raw garage revival of The White Stripes.

Throw in LL Cool J, The Band, Bonnie Raitt, and U2, and you’ve got one of the most eclectic brackets to date. Who makes the cut? Who gets left behind? The debates are fierce, the surprises keep coming, and the Vinyl 4 grows stronger.

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Shawn and Craig are back for Round 5 of the Vinyl 4 Podcast! Another batch of 16 albums, randomly selected from Rolling Stone’s Top 500, go head-to-head as the guys narrow it down to 4 more finalists.

This week’s bracket spans genres and eras — from Carole King’s timeless songwriting to the country-rock of The Flying Burrito Brothers, the classic charm of Patsy Cline, and the sharp, rhythmic pulse of The Police. Expect plenty of surprises, spirited debated, and a few tough eliminations along the way.

While they forgot to share their usual “should’ve made the list” picks this round, don’t worry — that tradition picks back up next episode.

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Shawn and Craig return with a special edition of the Vinyl Four Podcast! This week, the duo revisits the winners from Rounds 1 through 4 — 16 albums that have survived the bracket gauntlet so far. From the soul-shaking power of Aretha Franklin to the clever edge of Elvis Costello, the melodic punch of Big Star to the heavy roar of Black Sabbath, it’s a lineup spanning decades and genres — from folk to new wave and post-punk.

But that’s not all… there’s a new twist. For the first time ever, Shawn and Craig reveal the next 16 albums for Round 5 ahead of time — giving listeners a chance to play along, make their picks, and see how their bracket stacks up when the episode drops.

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