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On this episode of Let’s Talk Vinyl, I’m spinning Cheap Trick’s 2025 release All Washed Up — a late-career album that proves this band still knows how to write sharp, melodic rock with attitude and heart.

I talk about where Cheap Trick is right now as a band, how All Washed Up fits into their long history, and why this record feels more reflective without sounding tired or forced. There’s a seasoned confidence here — catchy hooks, classic Cheap Trick crunch, and lyrics that feel earned rather than nostalgic.

This episode dives into standout tracks, the overall feel of the album on vinyl, and why All Washed Up works as both a continuation and a statement from a band that refuses to coast on legacy alone. If you’re wondering whether Cheap Trick still delivers in 2025, this record — and this conversation — answers that question loud and clear.

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New Sensations, Lou Reed’s thirteenth solo studio album, was released in April 1984 by RCA Records. Produced by John Jansen and Reed, the album reached No. 56 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and No. 92 on the UK Albums Chart. This marked Reed’s first charting success in the US Top 100 since his eighth album, Street Hassle (1978), and his first charting in the UK since his sixth album, Coney Island Baby (1976). Three singles were released from the album: “I Love You, Suzanne,” “My Red Joystick,” and “High in the City.” Only “I Love You, Suzanne” charted, peaking at No. 78 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for “I Love You, Suzanne” received limited rotation on MTV.

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On this episode of Let’s Talk Vinyl, I sit down with singer-songwriter Philip-Michael Scales to talk about his fantastic album Good to Be Here. I first discovered Philip-Michael this past summer at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where his performance completely drew me in. I ended up buying the vinyl directly from him that day — and it’s been one of my favorite new additions to my collection.

Philip-Michael shares his musical journey with me, starting from his early days performing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Donny Osmond, to developing his own soulful sound as a solo artist. He also talks about the surreal experience of having one of his songs played on SiriusXM, which caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres and eventually led to him being featured on The Ellen Show.

We focus on three standout tracks from Good to Be Here: “Be My Own Man,” “Can’t Get Enough,” and “Something Bout You.” Each song showcases Philip-Michael’s knack for blending soul, blues, and emotion into something uniquely his own.

You can find Philip-Michael Scales on all major music platforms, and if you love that warm vinyl sound, Good to Be Here is absolutely worth adding to your turntable.