Dem Vinyl Boyz

• Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 139 - My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

  This week on Dem Vinyl Boyz, we pull on our eyeliner, crank the volume, and drop the needle on one of the most iconic rock albums of the 2000s — My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade. Released in 2006, this ambitious concept album redefined emo and pop punk, blending theatrical Queen-like instrumentation with raw post-hardcore emotion. Led by Gerard Way's dramatic vocals and a story about a dying man reflecting on life, the album unfolds like a rock opera. Tracks like “Welcome to the Black Parade,” “Famous Last Words,” and “I Don’t Love You” became anthems of youthful rebellion, heartbreak, and identity. We explore how The Black Parade elevated MCR from cult heroes to mainstream legends, the album’s dark but empowering themes, and how it became a coming-of-age soundtrack for a generation. Whether you were wearing skinny jeans and screaming the lyrics in your bedroom, or discovering the band now, this episode is a celebration of the album’s enduring legacy and its bold artistic vision. Join us as we salute the parade that never ends.

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• Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 138 - Blink 182 - Enema of the State

  In this high-energy episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we rewind to the late '90s and crank up Blink-182’s Enema of the State—the 1999 album that catapulted pop punk into the mainstream and made suburban angst, crude jokes, and catchy hooks a winning formula. With its mix of fast-paced guitars, bratty humor, and heartfelt teenage confusion, this record became the voice of a generation of misfits, skaters, and mall punks. Featuring anthems like "What’s My Age Again?," "All the Small Things," and "Adam’s Song," Enema of the State perfectly balances fun and feeling. It introduced the world to drummer Travis Barker, tightened the band’s sound, and turned Blink-182 into MTV darlings. More than just a pop punk milestone, it captured the restless spirit of youth and made it singable, loud, and unforgettable. In this episode, we dive into the band’s evolution, the album’s cultural impact, and how Enema of the State helped shape the pop-punk explosion of the early 2000s. Whether you're reliving your high school years or discovering the band for the first time, this album still hits just as hard—and just as hilariously—as it did in '99. Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we laugh, mosh, and reminisce through Blink-182’s Enema of the State—a record that proves growing up is overrated.

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• Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 137 - AL Green - Greatest Hits

  In this smooth and soulful episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we drop the needle on one of the most essential collections in R&B history—Al Green’s Greatest Hits. Released in 1975, this album captures the golden era of soul music and showcases Al Green at his absolute peak, delivering timeless tracks with unmatched emotion, style, and grace. Packed with classics like "Let's Stay Together," "Tired of Being Alone," "Love and Happiness," and "I'm Still in Love with You," this collection is a masterclass in heartfelt songwriting, sensual grooves, and heavenly falsetto. Al Green’s voice, equal parts velvet and fire, helped define the sound of the '70s and solidified his place as one of the greatest soul singers of all time. In this episode, we explore the lasting impact of these iconic tracks, the Memphis soul scene that shaped his sound, and why Greatest Hits remains a must-own for any vinyl collector or soul music lover. From heartbreak to healing, Al Green's voice carries it all. Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we celebrate Al Green’s Greatest Hits—an album that doesn't just play... it preaches, soothes, and seduces with every spin.

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• Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 136 -The Highwaymen - Highwayman

  In this legendary episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we saddle up with four of country music’s most iconic outlaws—Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson—as we spin their unforgettable 1985 debut as The Highwaymen. Aptly titled Highwayman, this album wasn’t just a collaboration—it was a supergroup moment that brought together decades of grit, wisdom, and storytelling into one timeless record. The title track, "Highwayman," became an instant classic, featuring each artist taking a verse as a reincarnated soul traveling through time and history. From the haunting delivery to the poetic lyrics, it set the tone for an album that explores the American spirit, redemption, rebellion, and brotherhood. Other standout tracks like "Desperados Waiting for a Train" and "The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over" offer equal parts reflection and rowdiness, with that unmistakable outlaw flair. In this episode, we break down the formation of the group, the chemistry between these four legends, and how Highwayman became a defining moment not just for them—but for country music as a whole. It’s an album that honors tradition while forging its own trail across the dusty highways of Americana. Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we celebrate Highwayman, an album where four rebel hearts came together and reminded the world what real country sounds like—raw, honest, and unforgettable.

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• Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 135 - Kiss - Destroyer

  In this face-painted, fire-breathing episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we drop the needle on KISS’s explosive 1976 album Destroyer—an album that marked a major leap forward in both sound and spectacle for the band that made rock ‘n’ roll larger than life. Following the success of Alive!, KISS took things to a new level with Destroyer, blending their signature hard rock swagger with polished production, orchestration, and unexpected emotional depth. Produced by Bob Ezrin (of Alice Cooper fame), Destroyer features timeless tracks like "Detroit Rock City," "Shout It Out Loud," "God of Thunder," and the band’s biggest hit, "Beth"—a piano-driven ballad that showed a softer side of the band and took them to the top of the charts. This was KISS at their most ambitious, theatrical, and sonically daring. In this episode, we explore the making of Destroyer, its critical and commercial impact, and how it cemented KISS as rock icons with a flair for spectacle and hooks. From pyrotechnics to power chords, this album helped define arena rock and inspired generations of fans to throw up the horns and shout it out loud. Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we salute the painted legends of KISS and their genre-defining masterpiece, Destroyer—a record that doesn’t just rock... it detonates.

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