S6 – Ep 20 | Critics vs. Sales Charts, Nick Hakim & Styx in 2017

S6 – Ep 20 | Critics vs. Sales Charts, Nick Hakim & Styx in 2017

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/245958/fan_mail/new] This week, Craig and Kevin kick things off with an interesting music-industry comparison: the most acclaimed albums versus the best-selling albums. Using a list of Time Magazine's top-rated records, the guys compare critical darlings against commercial giants and explore what separates artistic acclaim from mass appeal. From there, they dive into their featured year: 2017. Craig spotlights Green Twins by Nick Hakim, a soulful and adventurous release that blends psychedelia, R&B, and indie rock into a uniquely immersive listen. Kevin counters with The Mission by Styx, the veteran band's ambitious concept album that proves there's still plenty of creativity left in the tank decades into their career. The conversation touches on critical consensus, commercial success, musical evolution, and the different paths albums take toward finding an audience. 📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform  📩 What album would make your list of the most acclaimed—or most overlooked—of all time?  Hit us up at schizomusicpod@gmail.com. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic]

S6 – Ep 19 | The 1969 Album We Both Chose (And Why We Couldn't Review It)

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/245958/fan_mail/new] This week, Craig and Kevin head back to 1969, but with a twist. After comparing notes, both hosts agreed that UFO by Jim Sullivan would have been their shared Album of the Week. Rather than doubling up, they decided to dig a little deeper and each bring a runner-up selection to the table. Craig shines a light on Fast Fingers by Jimmy Dawkins, a blues record packed with sharp guitar work and Chicago grit. Kevin counters with Orgasm by Head Machine, a heavy and often-overlooked psychedelic hard rock release that showcases a very different side of 1969. The conversation then shifts from albums to collecting, as the guys dive into a lively discussion about how they organize their vinyl collections. From genres and artists to alphabetical systems and pure chaos, they compare approaches and debate the best way to manage a growing catalog. It's an episode filled with deep cuts, collector talk, and another reminder of just how much great music came out of 1969. 📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform  📩 How do you organize your vinyl collection? Let us know at schizomusicpod@gmail.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic]

S6 – Ep 18 | 2004: The Year It All Started - Album Picks & the Evolution of the Music Industry

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/245958/fan_mail/new] This week, Craig and Kevin revisit 2004, a year that holds special significance for both hosts and marked the beginning of a friendship built around a shared love of music. For their album picks, Craig spotlights LP by Ambulance LTD, a shimmering indie-rock release filled with memorable hooks, layered guitars, and the kind of songs that seemed tailor-made for the era. Kevin counters with Exhibit A by The Features, an energetic and underrated record that blends sharp songwriting with plenty of Southern-rock swagger. Along the way, the conversation naturally drifts into memories of 2004 itself—a pivotal year in music and culture—and reflects on how much has changed since then, from the way we discover music to the way we listen to it. Whether you're revisiting the mid-2000s or discovering these albums for the first time, this episode is packed with nostalgia, hidden gems, and plenty of music discussion. 📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform  📩 Got a favorite 2004 album? Send us your pick to schizomusicpod@gmail.com! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic]

S6 – Ep 17 | Streaming-Only Releases, Fancy Burgers, Ice Baths & 2016 Hidden Gems

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/245958/fan_mail/new] Craig and Kevin jump into 2016 this week with two albums that couldn’t be more different in style, but both leave a lasting impression. Craig spotlights The Party by Andy Shauf, a beautifully crafted indie-folk record filled with intimate storytelling, subtle arrangements, and late-night atmosphere. Kevin counters with The Last Days of Oakland by Fantastic Negrito, a powerful and genre-blending release packed with grit, soul, funk, and social commentary. From there, Craig opens up the ever-growing GPT-powered vault of Dig It or Dump It topics, putting Kevin on the spot with rapid-fire reactions to a mix of music industry trends, modern habits, and everyday debates. As always, a few answers spark some unexpected conversation along the way. From intimate indie songwriting to explosive blues-funk energy — this episode covers a wide range of sounds and opinions. 📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform  📩 Got a favorite 2016 album or a Dig It or Dump It suggestion? Send it to schizomusicpod@gmail.com. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic]

S6 – Ep 16 | Songs Under 2 Minutes? Buffets? + 2009 Hidden Gems

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/245958/fan_mail/new] Craig kicks things off this week by putting Kevin through another round of Dig It or Dump It, featuring a mix of music-related debates, random lifestyle topics, and a few curveballs that spark some strong reactions along the way. From there, the guys move into their featured year: 2009. Kevin spotlights For the Whole World to See by Death, the once-lost release from the pioneering Detroit band whose sound was far ahead of its time. Craig follows with Tight Knit by Vetiver, a mellow and richly layered folk-rock record filled with warmth and subtle detail. The episode bounces between proto-punk energy, laid-back indie folk, and plenty of spontaneous conversation in between. 📱 Subscribe and/or follow us on your favorite streaming platform  📩 Got a favorite 2009 album or a Dig It or Dump It topic? Send it our way! - schizomusicpod@gmail.com. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic]