Elvis Costello’s Spike was one I picked up when I was in 8th grade. I loved Veronica. The rest of the album, while not his most lauded, is a great one. #nowspinning #vinylnerd #vinylbear #vinylcommunity

My cast albums couldn’t be without this gem. Kimberly Akimbo won the Tony for Best Musical. It’s equal parts hilarious and touching and heartbreaking and uplifting. I have put “Father Time” on repeat and having tired of it yet. #castalbums #vinylcommunity #vinylnerd #vinylbear #skaterplanet #akimbo

We saw Stereophonic on the Broadway. It was such a unique show. The music is solid. This is on clear vinyl. That’s my slip mat. Looks cool though. Go see a show… on the Broadway or not. Support the arts. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #vinylbluesky #vinylcollector

I tried to watch this again. Not as good as I remembered. The soundtrack still slaps though. It’s the weirdest collection of songs though. It will go hard with the Fabulous Thunderbirds and then hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” Bless it. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning #vinylcollection #soundtrack

Somewhere, someone is listening to this album and doing a sign language/movement piece to Hero that they learned in the 90s. #vinylnerd #vinylcollector #vinylbear #nowspinning #vinylcommunity

Remember the movie Sing?!? No you don’t. It’s a guilty pleasure of mine. And by that, I mean a pleasure. Lorraine Bracco & Patti Labelle play teachers and there is a class musical competition and a bad boy/good girl who might fall in love. Perfect set-up and killer soundtrack. #vinylbear #vinylnerd

One artist passed down from my parents was this dynamic duo. Captain and Tennille felt like family. When I listen, I imagine myself in a smoky lounge and asking a friend, “Who is she!?!” Toni had a voice so soothing. Dreams doesn’t have any “hits” but it’s fun. That cover!! #vinylnerd #vinylbear

Brenda Russell wrote a favorite love songs of mine. Oleta Adams’ version of Russell’s “Get Here” is masterful. This is a nice pop/soul/gospel album. Nobody sounds like Oleta. She is a singular voice. “I Gotta Sing My Song” is one I put on repeat. #vinylcollector #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

When I restarted collecting vinyl 10+ years ago, I grabbed this (which I had on CD). I was obsessed with Julie Brown back in the late 80s, mainly b/c “The Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun.” The album is still fun and has a surprisingly touching “Time Slips Away.” Just Say Julie! #vinylnerd #vinylbear

Breathe, we hardly knew ye. This is a fun little late 80s confection. All That Jazz was one of two Breathe albums. “Hands to Heaven” and “How Can I Fall?” were big in the US, but there are some catchy tunes here. #vinylnerd #vinylcollection #vinylbear #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

Don’t come after my Brady Bunch. Like many sitcom stars (refer to All in the Family, Laverne and Shirley), the Brady kids celebrate what real music is all about. Not really. That’s a lie. It’s mostly odd group sing covers. It does have the seminal hit “Time to Change” though. #vinylbear #vinylnerd

I don’t like this movie. I don’t like how mean Julia Roberts’ character is in it and I get lots of secondhand embarrassment. I do love a soundtrack complilation though, especially one with Ani, Jann Arden and Mary Chapin (to name a few). Also give me a group sing along. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #vinyl

Before life with my partner, I had seen Jimmy Buffett, Suzy Bogguss and JT more than any other artists. Now it’s Phish & Widespread. I love JT more. New Moon Shine is special… 90s JT gave us so much & “Shed a Little Light,” “Frozen Man” & “Copperline” are masterpieces. #vinylnerd #vinylbear

Like green on the vine… Deana hit this album outta the field. Come for the Wine and Dance Anyway. Not many 90s country albums are pressed on vinyl and I’m holding out that they do. Did I Shave My Legs for This? I did not but I’m glad Deana did. #vinylbear #vinylnerd #vinyl #nowspinning

I have always enjoyed spinning Mellencamp. His hits still hit me in my small town heart. This album has “Paper in Fire” and “Cherry Bomb” which are two of his best. Always loved this album cover too. “Say yeah, yeah, yeah. Say yeah, yeah, yeah.” #vinylnerd #nowspinning #vinylbear #vinyl

I’m not a Little Monster but I know a good pop album when I hear it. Some solid tracks here. Her first two albums are already a part of my collection. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

Oh Belinda! I have such a soft spot for your post Go Gos work. I remember when “Mad About You” was released. That music video was 🔥. The one that I loved the most though was the single “I Feel the Magic.” Is it 🧀? It is. The sax gets me in my nostalgic feels. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowplaying

This isn’t a great full album. What I love about this release is that Donny sent Soldier of Love out to radio stations without his name attached. The song was a pop sensation. He didn’t want the stigma of being an Osmond to affect the success of the song. I had the cassingle. #vinylnerd #vinylbear

I got this album on CD for Christmas the year it came out. Love Shack was all the rage. I skipped through the songs at the time but then, as I got older, the B-52s really clicked. Sure it’s got their big hit but I visit this album for the rest of it now. Deadbeat Club Member. #vinylnerd #vinylbear

I have a huge collection of 80s movie soundtracks on vinyl. This was one of the first R rated films I ever saw & I didn’t know what a house of ill repute was but I sure loved the music. Still do. Little Bitty Pissant Country Place, 20 Fans, Hard Candy Christmas… come on! #vinylnerd #vinylbear

I saw 10,000 Maniacs my senior year in high school at an outdoor venue with friends. I found their music because Our Time in Eden was a big hit. I just got this on vinyl & forgot how much I loved it. I haven’t, however, forgotten how much I love Natalie Merchant’s voice. #vinylnerd #vinylbear

Put some Ocean in your motion. While I prefer his album Suddenly, Love Zone still kicks. This one has When the Going Gets Tough (featured in the seminal classic Jewel of the Nile) and There’ll Be Sad Songs. Showdown is a hidden gem. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

Paul Simon’s Rhythm of the Saints is a brilliant album. He followed up Graceland with something special. I fondly remember playing this CD on my discman in my car with a cassette adapter in the tape deck. I played the drum breakdown on the steering wheel. Bliss #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

I become fixated on artists pretty quickly. If you like country music and aren’t listening to Wyatt Flores, you should be. The EP is fire. The debut is fire. I mean, it’s even on the album cover. FIRE! I’m spinning him a lot. #vinylbear #vinylnerd #nowspinning

So nice they named her twice. Lisa Lisa & the Cult Jam released Spanish Fly and everyone was Lost in Emotion from Head to Toe. The album is solid. Stand outs are Everything Will B-Fine & Someone to Love Me For Me (along with the hits). Good start to the morning. #vinylbear #vinylnerd #nowspinning

Work spin. Growing up in small southern town in the 90s, you listened to country. I have a soft spot for 90s country… especially the ladies. Not much of it on vinyl, sadly. When I DJ, I have a 90s country set that I love to spin with mostly old jukebox singles. #vinylbear #vinylnerd #nowspinning

This morning’s listen was this banger. The way Chicago and, let’s face it, Peter Cetera’s voice had a choke hold on the 80s is an understatement. People celebrate You’re the Inspiration and Hard Habit but my fave is Along Comes a Woman. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

I have a soft spot for the Laurel Canyon sound. The Mamas and the Papas had something special. Oh to be a fly on the wall in their heyday. I’ll bet it was wild. Smooth sounds as a group and I freaking love Cass’ voice so much on its own. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

Glen Phillips, the lead singer for Toad the Wet Sprocket, put out Winter Pays for Summer in 2005. It’s a solid record. I picked this up in a NYC record shop a while back. His voice is definitely nostalgic of my high school days (I’m ancient). #vinylnerd #vinylbear #nowspinning

This one is so silly but super fun. Numero (who I am obsessed with) finds obscure recordings & gives them the treatment they deserve. X-cetra didn’t go far past sleepover recording sessions but Idiotic and Forever are certifiable bops in my opinion. Burn a CDR for me. #vinylnerd #vinylbear #xcetra