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The Quest for the Vinyl Grail
Episode 49 • 2nd December 2025 • Now Spinning • LCC Connect
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On this episode, The Now Spinning crew tackles what makes for a "perfect" album. Making the distinction between what makes for a "favorite" album, the crew explore how a "perfect" album usually comes down to the vibe and feeling like there is an artistic vision on both sides of the record, like Michael Jackson’s "Thriller", Guns N' Roses' "Appetite for Destruction", and Pink Floyd's "The Wall". Honorable mentions this episode include Masayoshi Takenaka, Weezer, Steely Dan, The Cars, just to name a few!

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