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This is Vinyl Tap

This Is Vinyl Tap
Music History
Rock Music
The Long Ryders
Gram Parsons
Psychedelic Music
Pete Townshend
In the Court Of the Crimson King
Native Sons
Rolling Stones
Blind Faith
Alternative Music
13th Floor Elevators
Dave Alvin
Music Production
1980s Music Scene
Psychedelic Rock
Elvis Costello
Joe Jackson
King Crimson
Progressive Rock

Mining the layers of long players. We focus on great albums in their entirety and believe every album tells a story. We take a deep dive into the history of the artist and the album while discussing the merits of the music within the grooves. We are highly opinionated and outspoken and hope to provoke you into sharing your own opinions on albums. If you are serious about great music, this is your ... more

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On this episode of This Is Vinyl Tap, we do something a little different from our typical fare and interview Austin singer-songwriter Beaver Nelson. 

Beaver Nelson has been on the Austin scene since before he graduated from high sc... more

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On this episode we tackle the LP that introduced the world to Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band: 1967's Safe as Milk. 

Captain Beefheart, né Don Van Vliet, is best known for having recorded one of the most heralded rock albums o... more

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On this episode we discuss Dave Alvin and his 1994 LP, King of California. 

Dave Alvin started his storied career in Los Angeles with the Blasters, a band he founded with his brother Phil. Full of energy and attitude, the Blasters ... more

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On this episode we discuss one America's great modern singer-songwriters -Robbie Fulks, and his wonderful 2016 album Upland Stories. 

Produced by the late, great Steve Albini, Upland Stories combines folk and traditional country el... more

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Recent Guests

Beaver Nelson
Artist and musician guest on the episode
Self-employed musician
Episode: SE 6, EP5: Violation Podcast: An Interview with Beaver Nelson
Robbie Fulks
Singer-songwriter known for his eclectic musical style
Episode: SE 6, EP 2: Robbie Fulks - Upland Stories
Doug Cooper
A passionate music enthusiast with a unique history with Jimi Hendrix's music.
Episode: SE 4, EP 16: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced

Hosts

Doug Cooper
Host of This is Vinyl Tap; long-time host with extensive research and a passion for albums.
Jonathan JM. Rowe
Producer and host, with deep knowledge of artist histories and album contexts.
Tony Slagle
Co-host with strong research contributions and trivia insight.
Jonathan J. Amro
Producer; adds technical music knowledge and episode prep.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Digging what you’re spinning.

    I’m a little late to the party, but this is an incredibly enjoyable podcast. These guys are both entertaining and well informed and do a great job discussing the LP format. The banter is genuine and they do their research; all the while presenting their own individual unique takes on some great records. This is a great listen. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    East Van Philly
    Canada3 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast, put together by true music enthusiasts. Detailed history, interesting insights and fun reviews of a wide variety of albums, not just the usual suspects.

    Podchaser
    5
    toorminaphysio
    3 months ago
  • A couple of Yahoos talking about their passion for music

    If you enjoy listening to 3 friends bantering and you share their passion for music, this is a must listen podcast. I have known Doug and Jonathan (JM) since we were teenagers and can verify they are 100% Texas Yahoos…and Tony fits right in.

    My New Year’s resolution is to complete all episodes from the original Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver memorial podcasts all the way to today including listening to each album. It will be time well spent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grandpa DD
    United States3 months ago
  • Great conversations with that one dude needs to drink water. His mouth noises are unlistenable

    I just don’t understand my podcast with this many episodes can’t convince one of the hosts to not have such a dry mouth, but it makes it impossible to listen to on headphones

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MaryD92
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Show

    Down to earth guys with great chemistry. Terrific show for a music fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thetakeout
    United States8 months ago

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Hosts balance humor with rigorous music analysis.
Shows strong depth on album history and artist storytelling.
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SE 6, EP5: Violation Podcast: An Interview with Beaver Nelson
Q: How did your early musical experiences shape your songwriting?
Beaver talks about church and school choirs, opera training in Houston, and a pivotal shift after discovering Dylan and Townes van Zandt, which steered him toward writing more personal, guitar-based songs.
SE5, EP 11: The Youngbloods - The Youngbloods
Q: Doug, why did you choose this album from 1967?
Part of it is I want people to hear this band. I think they've been smothered by their single, and there's a lot about this band that you can't get an idea of from that single.
SE 5, EP 3: Bad Company - Bad Company
Q: What would Brian Eno have done with this album?
I think the guitars would have been a lot less crunchy.
SE 5, EP 3: Bad Company - Bad Company
Q: What is your girlfriend wearing if you're driving with this album in the 1970s?
Cut-offs and a halter top or a bikini top, even though she doesn't need to.
SE 5, EP 2: The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow
Q: Why is the album significant?
It is considered one of the first rock operas, combining a continuous story with thematic music that was not just a collection of songs.

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A vinyl-centered discussion show that does deep dives into full albums, exploring the historical context, artistry, and recording details behind classic and influential records. Hosts bring strong opinions, shedding light on how albums reflect culture, production choices, and the stories of the artists, often weaving in personal anecdotes and research to illuminate why a given record endures. The format emphasizes album-as-whole listening, with a focus on how context, lineage, and prior work shape both reception and legacy. Noteworthy is the hosts' blend of rigorous music history with lively banter, making it appealing to serious listeners who want both insight and entertaining debate about great records.

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