Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews

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!

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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.

Spring is in the air—and so are the vibes.

On this episode of Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews, Chris and Rachel each bring three songs that capture the feeling of spring. 

From upbeat indie tracks to nostalgic classics, we’re breaking down the songs that feel like sunshine, fresh starts, and open windows.

If you’re building your spring playlist, this episode is for you.

🎶 What song gives YOU spring vibes? Drop it in the comments.

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Spring Vibes Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zMZMy1BKs323rh79GfzDf?si=e11c98b353dd41d1

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re diving headfirst into the world of BUTT ROCK… and yeah, we’re owning it.You know the songs.You’ve heard them a thousand times.You probably said you hated them… but somehow still know every word.From massive radio hits to overplayed anthems, we’re putting these tracks to the test and asking the real question:👉 are these songs actually good… or just nostalgia-fueled chaos?No shame. No apologies. Just bangers.Join us LIVE Monday at 7PM on YouTube as we review, debate, and rate each track the only way we know how.Drop your favorite (or most hated) butt rock songs in the comments—we might feature them on the show.