Michael's Record Collection
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A podcast and newsletter discussing great music with the people who make it and the people who love it. (michaelsrecordcollection.com)
I'm usually quite positive when it comes to posting about music, but "(I Wanna Be) Your Underwear" by Bryan Adams is an absolutely awful song, even though there's some cool guitar work in it. The title alone should have made it a B-side that never saw the light of day.
February 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I'm usually quite positive when it comes to posting about music, but "(I Wanna Be) Your Underwear" by Bryan Adams is an absolutely awful song, even though there's some cool guitar work in it. The title alone should have made it a B-side that never saw the light of day.
The new Big Big Train album "Woodcut" is out today. I spoke with lead vocalist/producer Alberto Bravin about the making of the album. Check out the #podcast!
New MRC! Alberto Bravin of @bigbigtrain.bsky.social discusses the band's fantastic new album Woodcut, BBT's first concept album. Alberto also discussed his musical origins, how he learned he was producer of the album, and more. #podcast
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The new Big Big Train album "Woodcut" is out today. I spoke with lead vocalist/producer Alberto Bravin about the making of the album. Check out the #podcast!
There's so much going on stylistically in the second half of Ugly Kid Joe's "Everything About You." It shouldn't all work in the same song, but somehow it does. Might be a topic to consider for a future newsletter.
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
There's so much going on stylistically in the second half of Ugly Kid Joe's "Everything About You." It shouldn't all work in the same song, but somehow it does. Might be a topic to consider for a future newsletter.
New MRC! Alberto Bravin of @bigbigtrain.bsky.social discusses the band's fantastic new album Woodcut, BBT's first concept album. Alberto also discussed his musical origins, how he learned he was producer of the album, and more. #podcast
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
New MRC! Alberto Bravin of @bigbigtrain.bsky.social discusses the band's fantastic new album Woodcut, BBT's first concept album. Alberto also discussed his musical origins, how he learned he was producer of the album, and more. #podcast
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
Sadly, this lyric gets more relevant daily:
"If you are not outraged
You haven't been paying attention
If you are not outraged
You haven't been listening"
Marillion - The Last Century for Man
"If you are not outraged
You haven't been paying attention
If you are not outraged
You haven't been listening"
Marillion - The Last Century for Man
January 24, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Sadly, this lyric gets more relevant daily:
"If you are not outraged
You haven't been paying attention
If you are not outraged
You haven't been listening"
Marillion - The Last Century for Man
"If you are not outraged
You haven't been paying attention
If you are not outraged
You haven't been listening"
Marillion - The Last Century for Man
Very sad to hear this. Scorpions headlined the first concert I ever saw. Show was a mini festival at Legend Valley, Ohio. The opening acts were Quiet Riot, Fastway, and Kick Axe. Incredible show. RIP Francis.
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https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-scorpions-bassist-francis-buchholz-dead-at-75
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January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Very sad to hear this. Scorpions headlined the first concert I ever saw. Show was a mini festival at Legend Valley, Ohio. The opening acts were Quiet Riot, Fastway, and Kick Axe. Incredible show. RIP Francis.
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It's always fun talking with the legendary Robin McAuley. The new Black Swan album drops in late February and Robin was kind enough to return to the show to discuss it. Can't wait to bring you that story!
January 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
It's always fun talking with the legendary Robin McAuley. The new Black Swan album drops in late February and Robin was kind enough to return to the show to discuss it. Can't wait to bring you that story!
Next spin for me is the Bryan Adams classic, Cuts Like a Knife. I know many prefer Reckless, but I find there are a couple of throwaways on that record and I love every cut on CLAK. It was also my entry point to Bryan's music so there's a personal sentimental attachment.
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Next spin for me is the Bryan Adams classic, Cuts Like a Knife. I know many prefer Reckless, but I find there are a couple of throwaways on that record and I love every cut on CLAK. It was also my entry point to Bryan's music so there's a personal sentimental attachment.
Every time I listen to A Trick of the Tail, I am amazed that there were Genesis fans at the time who listened to this and thought, "Nope, unacceptable without Peter Gabriel." This is a stunningly great album and includes every facet of the Genesis that came before.
January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Every time I listen to A Trick of the Tail, I am amazed that there were Genesis fans at the time who listened to this and thought, "Nope, unacceptable without Peter Gabriel." This is a stunningly great album and includes every facet of the Genesis that came before.
Friday night spin: Concrete Blonde - “Bloodletting”
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
December 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Friday night spin: Concrete Blonde - “Bloodletting”
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
Perfect album? For me, yes! #VinylRecords #VinylAddict #VinylCollector
We lost Ronnie Caryl two years ago. :(
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We lost Ronnie Caryl two years ago. :(
Possibly my favorite Rob Reiner film (although there are so many) is The Sure Thing starring John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Great film and look at that soundtrack! RIP Mr. and Mrs. Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Possibly my favorite Rob Reiner film (although there are so many) is The Sure Thing starring John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Great film and look at that soundtrack! RIP Mr. and Mrs. Reiner.
"You will be visited by three spirits."
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"You will be visited by three spirits."
Looks like I'm seeing the Rock and Roll Machine.
December 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Looks like I'm seeing the Rock and Roll Machine.
LFG!!!!
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
LFG!!!!
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Why isn't there a holiday in which we celebrate the sax-drenched goodness of Quarterflash?
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Why isn't there a holiday in which we celebrate the sax-drenched goodness of Quarterflash?
Like Foreigner, I too am hot blooded.
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Like Foreigner, I too am hot blooded.
Listening to Big Country this morning and just can't say enough about the late Stuart Adamson. Incredible vocalist, musician, and songwriter. Should have been a global superstar. Insanely talented guy and I wish he was still with us, making new music.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Listening to Big Country this morning and just can't say enough about the late Stuart Adamson. Incredible vocalist, musician, and songwriter. Should have been a global superstar. Insanely talented guy and I wish he was still with us, making new music.
New MRC! I spoke with all four members of Echolyn about the band's twin "TimeSilentRadio" albums, which represent perhaps the best music of the band's illustrious career. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New MRC! I spoke with all four members of Echolyn about the band's twin "TimeSilentRadio" albums, which represent perhaps the best music of the band's illustrious career. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
It is already A Long December. Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah yeah.
December 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It is already A Long December. Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah yeah.
I am thankful for music and the listeners/readers who follow my discussions of the music that excites me.
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I am thankful for music and the listeners/readers who follow my discussions of the music that excites me.
New MRC! I spoke with Nick D'Virgilio about the upcoming re-release of Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Nick also discussed drumming for Steve Hackett, getting to drum on the Calling All Stations album & more!
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New MRC! I spoke with Nick D'Virgilio about the upcoming re-release of Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Nick also discussed drumming for Steve Hackett, getting to drum on the Calling All Stations album & more!
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...