Year-End Favorites: Shows, Purchases, Albums & Books

This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig close out the year by celebrating the music, moments, and discoveries that made the past twelve months unforgettable.

🎤 Shawn’s Top 5 Shows of the Year
Shawn kicks things off with his Top 5 live shows, sharing the concerts that blew him away, surprised him, or reminded him why live music hits different.

🎸 Craig’s Fave Surprise Show
Craig follows up by spotlighting the one show that truly caught him off guard—the unexpected standout that left a serious impression.

💿 Top 5 Purchases of the Year
Both hosts then reveal their Top 5 favorite music purchases of the year—vinyl, box sets, collectibles, and more. The stuff that made the bank account tremble but the soul very happy.

🎶 Craig’s 5 Random Picks from His Top 25 Albums of the Year
Craig reaches into his year-end album list and pulls five random selections, giving quick hits on why each one earned a spot.

📚 Shawn’s Top 5 Books of the Year
Shawn closes the episode by sharing his Top 5 music-related books, whether biography, autobiography, or deep-dive music history—perfect picks for listeners looking to read more in the new year.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig dig into the listener mailbag, responding to an email about New Wave essentials, must-have albums, and underrated gems. Things go mostly as planned—at least on Craig’s side.

📬 Listener Email Spotlight – New Wave Deep Dive
The guys respond to a great question from a listener looking to expand their New Wave collection. The assignment: must-have albums, dark horses, and personal favorites.

🎧 Craig’s Picks:

• 10 New Wave Essentials – cornerstone albums every fan should own
• 5 Under-the-Radar Gems – lesser-known records that deserve way more love

🎶 Shawn’s… Interpretation of the Assignment:
Instead of albums, Shawn decides to contribute his Top 25 New Wave Singles🤔.

💬 Great conversation, great picks, and a fun look at how different two music fans can interpret the same email.

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This week on Revinyl, Shawn and Craig wrap up their multi-week countdown by revealing their Top 5 Albums of the 21st Century—the records that shaped their modern listening, stuck with them, and stood above the rest. Expect surprises, passionate picks, and maybe even a little friendly debate as they close out the list.

🖐️ Top 5 of the 21st Century
Each host unveils their personal Top 5, capping off the full 25–1 countdown they’ve been building toward. From indie classics to genre-shifters, these are the albums they consider essential.

💿 RSD Black Friday Preview
To finish things off, they preview the upcoming Record Store Day – Black Friday edition, spotlighting notable releases as well as highlighting their continued disappointment in the overall selections.

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