Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews

Every band has its moment. Some become legends. Others lose their edge somewhere along the way.We're diving into the bands that were once great but somehow became… very mid. We're talking about the bands that made us fall in love with their music, the ones that lost their magic, and maybe even a few that were never as good as we thought.And we want YOU in on the conversation!We'll be building our list live, so drop your suggestions in the comments. Which bands belong on the list? Who lost their mojo? And who do you think we’re going to disagree about?Let's hear it! 🔥Join Chris and Rachel Monday at 7 PM ET on Radio Garden State for Vinyl Verdicts.

🩸 THE FULL STALKER & SERIAL KILLER PLAYLIST REVEAL | VINYL VERDICTSYou asked for the dark side of music. We brought the whole playlist.Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yu62JOnlqloVGoKzOeyVM?si=ba80109c491649dcIn this special Vinyl Verdicts highlight, we're revealing and reading through our complete Stalker & Serial Killer Vibes playlist, featuring songs about obsession, dangerous love, murder, creepy characters, and relationships that should come with a warning label.From alternative rock and punk to darkwave, new wave, industrial, and twisted pop, discover every track we picked for this unsettling musical deep dive.Some songs are classics. Some are unexpected deep cuts. And some make you wonder how they ever made it onto the radio.🎧 Follow along, discover something new, and tell us what we'd missed.💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's the creepiest song ever recorded? Drop your pick in the comments.Subscribe to Vinyl Verdicts for song reviews, music discoveries, themed playlists, and honest music conversations.

Last Call Before Sunrise | Vampire Dance Club Mix (Our Playlist Picks)
The fog machine is on and the red lights are low. Chris and Rachel run through every song they picked for this week’s Vinyl Verdicts theme, a vampire nightclub playlist packed with goth classics, industrial, darkwave, synthwave, and a few deep cuts from the crypt.
Chris goes underground with ghostbells, Lebanon Hanover, The Cramps, and Type O Negative. Rachel brings the dance floor fillers with Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, and Siouxsie. Then there’s the battle of the Closers: Rachel’s 1994 Nine Inch Nails original against Chris’s 2026 Nine Inch Noize remix. Which one wins?
Tell us in the comments.
🦇 Chris’s picks
Killing Joke, Love Like Blood
Lebanon Hanover, Gallowdance
ghostbells, Curses
ghostbells, Darkness Saves
Type O Negative, Be My Druidess
Sidewalks and Skeletons, Goth
Dead On A Sunday, Dance Like Hell
Dance With the Dead, Near Dark
The Cramps, Human Fly
The Cramps, Ultra Twist
Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize, Closer (Nine Inch Noize Version)
The Chemical Brothers, Hey Boy Hey Girl
The Chemical Brothers, Star Guitar
Portishead, Silence
Team Sleep, Blvd. Nights
🖤 Rachel’s picks
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cities in Dust
The Cult, She Sells Sanctuary
Echo & the Bunnymen, The Killing Moon
New Order, Blue Monday
New Order, Confusion (Pump Panel Reconstruction)
Depeche Mode, Enjoy the Silence
Depeche Mode, Policy of Truth
Depeche Mode, Personal Jesus
The Cure, The Lovecats
The Cure, Lullaby
Billy Idol, Eyes Without a Face
Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party
She Wants Revenge, Tear You Apart
Nine Inch Nails, Closer
Our listeners added 40 more songs to the full 68-track playlist, so a big thank you to everyone who added a pick. Stream the whole thing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uWJ7tDFIH4leHCsJQICIC?si=887da349a22d4af7
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Summer is officially here, and this week on Vinyl Verdicts we're sharing our favorite songs about the summer heat, hot summer nights, beach vibes, and everything that makes this season unforgettable.

In this special edited podcast edition, Chris and Rachel reveal the songs they picked for the playlist, why they chose them, and the stories and memories behind each track. 

Whether you're heading to the beach, firing up the grill, or taking a late-night drive with the windows down, we've got the soundtrack to keep your summer rolling.
What's your go-to song for a hot summer night? Let us know—we might feature your pick in a future episode!

Listen & Watch

🌐 Watch the full show: VinylVerdicts.com
🎧 Listen to the complete audio replay: Mixcloud.com
📻 Listen live: RadioGardenState.com 

A quick note about the podcast: To comply with music copyright rules, our podcast episodes are heavily edited and don't include the full song reviews or the music featured during the live broadcast. This version focuses on our playlist picks and the conversations behind them.
 
For the complete Vinyl Verdicts experience—including every song, every review, and all the fun—join us live every Monday at 7 PM ET, watch the replay at VinylVerdicts.com, or listen to the full archived show on Mixcloud.com.