Vinyloscopy with Carsten of Giants, Dwarfs, and Black Holes

 

Did you get on that BANDCAMP last week?

Well, if you ignored my advice then, here's your chance to make amends. We're talking about a German prog metal band who's got tunes nearly as long as 2112 by Rush.

What do you have to lose besides and entire afternoon listening to one of them, but face it, you're probably going to have over 20,000 of them anyway.

Being as Glacially Musical is all about that sweet, sweet vinyl, I'm thrilled that Carsten was willing to tell us about his personal journey through the world of the spinning circles that are cut by needles.

Check it out!

Vinyloscopy with Weird Tales

There's literally nothing in this world better than amazing records. When you have this sort of worldview, life makes much more sense, it's easier to deal with the crippling pandemic that's keeping us all inside.

So, today, I'm talking with Weird Tales.

They've recently dropped a vinyl EP that you can totally pick up HERE.

If you're looking for a try before you buy sort of thing, check out the BANDCAMP.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Dima: All the stuff before 90’s. 70’s sound the best on vinyl. Doesn’t matter what genre.

Vinyloscopy with Luca "Master" Marangoni of Ainur

OH SNAP CAKES!

Here we got us one of them Record Store Day bands. You wanna tell all your friends that you heard about them here first?

Don't, because your friends don't know whom I am. But, Rockshots Records is dropping a vinyl release of the new Ainur records on 6/21/21. 

Check it out HERE.

If you're not ready to spend all those euros in on place, check out their new single and then see how you're feeling. You can do that on YOUTUBE.

For now, let's talk bout some records!

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Queen II, with no doubt at all.

Vinyloscopy by Nate Dahlquist of Arsenic Addiction

Let's start off being honest and true.

Anyone who is metal in a conservative stronghold deserves a god damned metal. Anyone who's willing to fight for non-conformity, the expression of negative emotions, and and an exploration of self, whilst living in where they seek to destroy us...

Is awesome.

So, today, we're checking in with Nate Dahlquist, the drummer of Salt Lake City, UT's Arsenic Addiction.

Listen to the bandcamp while you read about records.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Vinyloscopy with Alexander

There is nothing Alexander doesn't want us to know. Let's check back with them.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

--- Peter Gabriel – Passion (The Last Temptation of Christ).  No comparison, so much better!!!

 

2. I was laying in bed one night and couldn't sleep and I figured, it was time to start buying records. How did you come to the idea that it was time to start buying vinyl instead? 

Vinyloscopy with Corners of Sanctuary

It's time for an introduction for some gritty fellows from the east coast city Philadelphia, PA...which is my one day home.

They're a modern heavy metal band that's stuck into the classic sound of the old school.

Even in this modern world, we're going to need some throwbacks.

I think my new friends might say that the Chief (Craig Berube) and Brayden Schenn might think so. Thank you guys for sending those awesome chaps our way here in St. Louis.

But check out their tunes HERE and let's hear about their records.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Vinyloscopy with Scott Loose of Stellar Death

There's a post rock instrumental duo from the filthiest city in the USA...home of the original swamp, and some absolutely wonderful people and sea food.

The soft shelled crab for one thing is delightful!

New friends Stellar Death have their first album dropping in late January. You should probably look into that here on BANDCAMP.

1.  Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources? 

Scott Loose:  One album that always stood out to me as sounding particularly great on vinyl is Miles Davis ‘Kind of Blue.’  It just really works in this format. 

I listen to it frequently when I’m trying to relax, and just want to unwind.  But funny that you mention Sabbath, as I have a memory of jamming Master of Reality on my dad’s old record player when I was growing up.  

Vinyloscopy with Topon of Fuck The Facts

If you're feeling lucky li8ke me, you'll be thrilled to get a little more out of Gatineau, PQ's Fuck The Facts.

Listen to some tunes on BANDCAMP while ya read would you?

1.   Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. 

What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

I have Lionel Richie’s “Can’t Slow Down”, which is one of my favourite records. I downloaded the album as well but it doesn’t sound the same. Not sure if it’s a re-mastering thing or not.

Vinyloscopy with Tom Dobrentey of Abandoned Souls

London, Ontario will always hold a very special place in my heart. Why you ask? Because Poutine and Beer.

London, on my drive across the great province of Ontario to Michigan, is where I finally got to enjoy my first poutine...which is not a metaphor.

It's also where I finally entered the hallowed halls of The Beer Store...the provincial beer outlet where I gladly contributed to Canada's healthcare system.

I also bought a Montreal Canadiens toque in the store....anyway... Abandoned Souls is a heavy rock band from this very fair city.

Check out their video HERE.

Vinyloscopy with Juan Pina of Anthea

Symphonic metallers Anthea aren't done with us or you yet. Seriously, I have no idea how that haven't gotten tired of my insane questions.

Or did I mean inane?

Eh, today, we're going to hear about my other favorite thing besides beer...RECRODS! 

You can spin all their music over at their WEBSITE while reading along here.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

The first album that comes to mind in my collection would be Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell.”

Vinyloscopy with Fred Crew of Paradise

Let's see how things are in Montreal. It's my favorite French Canadian city that I've never visited. Really that last bit isn't necessary. 

I've yet to visit the Province du Quebec and I hope to remedy that in the very near future.

You can get their LP at BANDCAMP if you're into that sort of thing as well.

Now, let's find out about records.

Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources? 

London Calling, The Clash 

I was laying in bed one night and couldn't sleep and I figured, it was time to start buying records. How did you come to the idea that it was time to start buying vinyl instead? 

One way or another, we all go back to our sources. Vinyl IS the source. 

Vinyloscopy with Benny Kemp of Rebel Priest

Let's check out a Hollywood band. How long has it been since we've been listening to those sleazy rock bands that dragged themselves down the dirty streets of the Sunset Strip?

There's just something right about bands that play where the stars are. It makes them reach that much higher.

So hailing from <checks notes> Vancouver, British Columbia....OK, so here's the deal, they're from a place where they make movies...so I just kind of assumed.

Anyway, not only do these guys release a vinyl record last year, they also are big fans of the medium. Check out BANDCAMP and see about getting that record of theirs...

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Vinyloscopy with Pepe Poliquin of Endast

Who's out there right now spending time with their records in order to get a little bit of normalcy as we enter into the third season of the Great Covid-19 Pandemic?

That's certainly how I'm handling all of this. I've also been releasing videos on YouTube about vinyl and such. I hope you can check that out.

But, enough about me and the world we're living in...

Today, we get to hear again from Calgary, Alberta's Endast. If this is the first time you've heard the name, check out their VIDEO.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away.

What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources? 

To me, all album sounds better on vinyl like Led Zeppelin II the newly remastered version blew my mind but at the same time this was made to be on vinyl but when I bought the Kublai Khan Nomad album that was made to be released digital is amazing on vinyl probably one of the best sounds I heard so far definitely the loudest.

 

Vinyloscopy with Zach Dean of Messora

What do you know about Montreal's Messora?

Here's the real truth, you can learn all you wan to know about Montreal's favorite sons if you head over to their BANDCAMP page and stream their record.

In the meantime, let's just say, Montreal is my favorite city in Canada even though I've never been there and I'm certain that neither Patrick Roy nor the Laval Chiefs have anything to do with it.

But, for now, let's find out about records, records, and more records.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

That first Black Sabbath album is definitely an amazing sounding record on vinyl. I have my dad’s old copy from the 70s. 

Vinyloscopy with Terry Jenkins of Draemora

Yesterday, when talking about records, Covid-19, and all that jazz on twitter, I counted how many albums I have added to my discogs profile since lockdown began...

The quantities just added in 2020 are a bit on the embarrassing side...

This only includes the albums that are in hand and not the ones that are en route....So, let's talk about what others are doing with their collections!

This Thursday, we honor the great god Thor with Draemora. They're a progressive death metal band from Seattle.

Stream their stuff HERE.

Vinyloscopy with Chad McMurray of Rivetskull

During the time we are all living through, I have been digging deep into the world of vinyl. It's been my comfort food and my distraction. 

Don't tell my wife, but in the course of like four months, I've purchased what I would normally buy over the course of an entire year....

If you're going through these kinds of things too, it might be fun to see what others think about those glorious vinyl circles many of us love so very, very much.

Today Chad McMurray of Rivetskull tells us about how he spins vinyl. Check out their debut on BANDCAMP.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources? 

Vinyloscopy with Tyler from Capra

Well, did you know that folks also dig records and dig expounding on their records? Well, today undergoing a Vinyloscopy is Lafayette, LA natives, Capra.

Lafayette is one of the cities in Louisiana that I wouldn't be able to name, so, you win Tico Torres.

You win this round.

Whilst their working on their debut LP, they have recently dropped a digital 7". You can check that out over here on their BANDCAMP page.

It's just about the right length to listen to whilst reading below...

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

Vinyloscopy with Dethlehem's Brutalitus the Bloodbeard

BANDCAMP that I think you would do well to listen to.

Fair warning, the vinyl edition is edited a bit as it doesn't have the story elements in there as well, because there's just too much!

This is their fourth album, and it's time to find out they're listening to records.

Let's get it on!

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on 

Brutalitus: Hmmm that's a tough one because so many albums sound better on vinyl. If I had to choose ONE I would probably say.....

Vinyloscopy with League of Corruption

Whilst you and I sit here worrying about what is coming next...remember MURDER HORNETS? Now it's secret police...

Well, while all that's going on and the world is burning around us, let's focus on the positives and get to know a band and their record collection.

Hailing all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia, we have League of Corruption giving us a look into their racks.

In the meantime, check out their southern sludge over on BANDCAMP, I'd say you should stream that stuff while you're reading.

Tell me I'm wrong.

Vinyloscopy with Kore Rozzik

When deciding what music to purchase or what to listen to, I feel like it's important to support the musicians who support your values.

For me, the scratch of the diamond on the wax, the slight pop of the static, and the old school sounds crushing me in the face is what I need when I'm ready to listen to some music.

Kore Rozzik embodies all of these things for me...so let's find out more.

1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. 

What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

This is just for whatever reason the first thing that popped in my head was Cinderella Night Songs. It just sounds so much crisper and alive on vinyl compared to cd or even cassette.