The Borowicz Rapport
@chuckborowicz.bsky.social
It's not hoarding if it's vinyl. Husband, dad, designer, music nerd. Co-host of The Hard Volume Experience podcast - new episodes coming in 2026. Occasionally requires caffeine.
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I'm sure the NRA is just licking their chops about that prospect.
January 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I'm sure the NRA is just licking their chops about that prospect.
I'll have to let you know if there's a quality difference once I get it in the Spin Clean. Stay tuned.
January 12, 2026 at 2:49 AM
I'll have to let you know if there's a quality difference once I get it in the Spin Clean. Stay tuned.
Thanks! Yeah, Miles was reasonable. VG copy with an OK jacket. Gordo was definitely not reasonable – well, not to me – but it's hard to find his stuff down here; couldn't resist.
January 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Thanks! Yeah, Miles was reasonable. VG copy with an OK jacket. Gordo was definitely not reasonable – well, not to me – but it's hard to find his stuff down here; couldn't resist.
Not a bad haul today. There was a record show a town over – I almost didn't go. Glad I went (with support from my fam) and supported some indies.
Got an original ’69 pressing of "In a Silent Way", a Hüsker Dü, a Japanese pressing of "Wired", and an audiophile grade of Gordo’s "Sundown".
Got an original ’69 pressing of "In a Silent Way", a Hüsker Dü, a Japanese pressing of "Wired", and an audiophile grade of Gordo’s "Sundown".
January 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Not a bad haul today. There was a record show a town over – I almost didn't go. Glad I went (with support from my fam) and supported some indies.
Got an original ’69 pressing of "In a Silent Way", a Hüsker Dü, a Japanese pressing of "Wired", and an audiophile grade of Gordo’s "Sundown".
Got an original ’69 pressing of "In a Silent Way", a Hüsker Dü, a Japanese pressing of "Wired", and an audiophile grade of Gordo’s "Sundown".
Still one of my absolute favorites. Up the Irons!
A Matter of Life and Death (2015 Remastered Edition) by Iron Maiden
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January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Still one of my absolute favorites. Up the Irons!
If you need further evidence that people are messy and sometimes incompatible: organizing books by color or alphabetically is still a thing.
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
If you need further evidence that people are messy and sometimes incompatible: organizing books by color or alphabetically is still a thing.
Kickstarting the day.
Black Gives Way To Blue by Alice In Chains
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January 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Kickstarting the day.
GENIUS
January 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
GENIUS
Just me learning about "Mamma Mia!" and ABBA.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Just me learning about "Mamma Mia!" and ABBA.
Spent another good chunk of the day learning Framer. I haven't been this jazzed about making a website in a while. But then the smarter person entered the room: "Dad, are you STILL working on that?" my son asked. Point taken - Dad should be playing with the kids. Laptop, closed.
January 2, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Spent another good chunk of the day learning Framer. I haven't been this jazzed about making a website in a while. But then the smarter person entered the room: "Dad, are you STILL working on that?" my son asked. Point taken - Dad should be playing with the kids. Laptop, closed.
Messing with Framer today. The last of my '25 bucket. Conversion from Figma (via plugin) isn't perfect, but it's really good.
December 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Messing with Framer today. The last of my '25 bucket. Conversion from Figma (via plugin) isn't perfect, but it's really good.
That’s it! Keep an eye out for the Second Coming of The Hard Volume Experience in 2026 – that’s the podcast I do with Joe Natoli once and a while where we talk about all kinds of music and have a lot of fun in the process.
You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.
16/16
You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.
16/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
That’s it! Keep an eye out for the Second Coming of The Hard Volume Experience in 2026 – that’s the podcast I do with Joe Natoli once and a while where we talk about all kinds of music and have a lot of fun in the process.
You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.
16/16
You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.
16/16
6. Mad Season – Above, 30th anniversary reissue / 2025
5. Steven Wilson – The Overview / 2025
4. Metallica – Load (Remastered) / 2025
3. Iron Maiden – Live After Death, 40th anniversary reissue / 2025
2. Wucan – Axioms / 2025
1. Castle Rat – The Bestiary / 2025
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5. Steven Wilson – The Overview / 2025
4. Metallica – Load (Remastered) / 2025
3. Iron Maiden – Live After Death, 40th anniversary reissue / 2025
2. Wucan – Axioms / 2025
1. Castle Rat – The Bestiary / 2025
15/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
6. Mad Season – Above, 30th anniversary reissue / 2025
5. Steven Wilson – The Overview / 2025
4. Metallica – Load (Remastered) / 2025
3. Iron Maiden – Live After Death, 40th anniversary reissue / 2025
2. Wucan – Axioms / 2025
1. Castle Rat – The Bestiary / 2025
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5. Steven Wilson – The Overview / 2025
4. Metallica – Load (Remastered) / 2025
3. Iron Maiden – Live After Death, 40th anniversary reissue / 2025
2. Wucan – Axioms / 2025
1. Castle Rat – The Bestiary / 2025
15/16
8. Motörhead – No Sleep ’Til Hammersmith, 50th anniversary reissue / 2025. The Motörhead 50th Anniversary LPs have been killing it.
7. Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue / 2021. Lucked out. I scored one of the few 12” EPs left in the band’s storage.
14/16
7. Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue / 2021. Lucked out. I scored one of the few 12” EPs left in the band’s storage.
14/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
8. Motörhead – No Sleep ’Til Hammersmith, 50th anniversary reissue / 2025. The Motörhead 50th Anniversary LPs have been killing it.
7. Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue / 2021. Lucked out. I scored one of the few 12” EPs left in the band’s storage.
14/16
7. Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue / 2021. Lucked out. I scored one of the few 12” EPs left in the band’s storage.
14/16
TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
These got my attention this year, sonic allies. Not all released in ’25.
10. King Buffalo – Live at Burning Man / 2025. A live one to round out the list.
9. Bruce Dickinson – More Balls to Picasso, reissue / 2025
13/16
These got my attention this year, sonic allies. Not all released in ’25.
10. King Buffalo – Live at Burning Man / 2025. A live one to round out the list.
9. Bruce Dickinson – More Balls to Picasso, reissue / 2025
13/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
These got my attention this year, sonic allies. Not all released in ’25.
10. King Buffalo – Live at Burning Man / 2025. A live one to round out the list.
9. Bruce Dickinson – More Balls to Picasso, reissue / 2025
13/16
These got my attention this year, sonic allies. Not all released in ’25.
10. King Buffalo – Live at Burning Man / 2025. A live one to round out the list.
9. Bruce Dickinson – More Balls to Picasso, reissue / 2025
13/16
Virtual Shop ’n Auctions
* The Sound Garden • Baltimore, MD and Syracuse, NY
* Zia Records • Phoenix and Tucson AZ and Las Vegas, NV
* Spin Me Round • Easton, PA via Whatnot but also a brick ’n mortar
* Eskee Knows Vinyl • Washington State via Whatnot
12/16
* The Sound Garden • Baltimore, MD and Syracuse, NY
* Zia Records • Phoenix and Tucson AZ and Las Vegas, NV
* Spin Me Round • Easton, PA via Whatnot but also a brick ’n mortar
* Eskee Knows Vinyl • Washington State via Whatnot
12/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Virtual Shop ’n Auctions
* The Sound Garden • Baltimore, MD and Syracuse, NY
* Zia Records • Phoenix and Tucson AZ and Las Vegas, NV
* Spin Me Round • Easton, PA via Whatnot but also a brick ’n mortar
* Eskee Knows Vinyl • Washington State via Whatnot
12/16
* The Sound Garden • Baltimore, MD and Syracuse, NY
* Zia Records • Phoenix and Tucson AZ and Las Vegas, NV
* Spin Me Round • Easton, PA via Whatnot but also a brick ’n mortar
* Eskee Knows Vinyl • Washington State via Whatnot
12/16
Brick 'n Mortar
* Sig’s Lagoon • Houston, TX
* Sound Exchange • Houston, TX
* Mojomala • Silver Spring, MD
* Smash Records • Washington, DC (picked up my first Bad Brains on vinyl!)
* The Vintage Vault • Roanoke, VA
11/16
* Sig’s Lagoon • Houston, TX
* Sound Exchange • Houston, TX
* Mojomala • Silver Spring, MD
* Smash Records • Washington, DC (picked up my first Bad Brains on vinyl!)
* The Vintage Vault • Roanoke, VA
11/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Brick 'n Mortar
* Sig’s Lagoon • Houston, TX
* Sound Exchange • Houston, TX
* Mojomala • Silver Spring, MD
* Smash Records • Washington, DC (picked up my first Bad Brains on vinyl!)
* The Vintage Vault • Roanoke, VA
11/16
* Sig’s Lagoon • Houston, TX
* Sound Exchange • Houston, TX
* Mojomala • Silver Spring, MD
* Smash Records • Washington, DC (picked up my first Bad Brains on vinyl!)
* The Vintage Vault • Roanoke, VA
11/16
INDIE RECORD STORES
I usually visit a shop or two when I travel. RSD leftover bins are fun. Oh, and then there’s retail therapy.
10/16
I usually visit a shop or two when I travel. RSD leftover bins are fun. Oh, and then there’s retail therapy.
10/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
INDIE RECORD STORES
I usually visit a shop or two when I travel. RSD leftover bins are fun. Oh, and then there’s retail therapy.
10/16
I usually visit a shop or two when I travel. RSD leftover bins are fun. Oh, and then there’s retail therapy.
10/16
Some great shows are on my horizon in ’26 including AC/DC and Iron Maiden. Psyched.
9/16
9/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Some great shows are on my horizon in ’26 including AC/DC and Iron Maiden. Psyched.
9/16
9/16
This Will Destroy You
Caught them at the Black Cat in DC with Joe. It almost made up for having to be in DC. Lots of rotation in TWDY, I still love 'em. Started listening when I lived around DC ages ago so being in the same room as them inside of the district was a full circle moment.
8/16
Caught them at the Black Cat in DC with Joe. It almost made up for having to be in DC. Lots of rotation in TWDY, I still love 'em. Started listening when I lived around DC ages ago so being in the same room as them inside of the district was a full circle moment.
8/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This Will Destroy You
Caught them at the Black Cat in DC with Joe. It almost made up for having to be in DC. Lots of rotation in TWDY, I still love 'em. Started listening when I lived around DC ages ago so being in the same room as them inside of the district was a full circle moment.
8/16
Caught them at the Black Cat in DC with Joe. It almost made up for having to be in DC. Lots of rotation in TWDY, I still love 'em. Started listening when I lived around DC ages ago so being in the same room as them inside of the district was a full circle moment.
8/16
Didn’t realize Zakk Wylde would be there – geeked out a lot. Little did we know what Zakk would be up against later this year.
7/16
7/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Didn’t realize Zakk Wylde would be there – geeked out a lot. Little did we know what Zakk would be up against later this year.
7/16
7/16
Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera
Epic. Great night out with my beautiful wife and good friends. Most money I’ve ever paid to start a small earthquake. Virginia Tech can’t stop talking about it – and for good reason. No point mentioning band members by name – everybody was stellar.
6/16
Epic. Great night out with my beautiful wife and good friends. Most money I’ve ever paid to start a small earthquake. Virginia Tech can’t stop talking about it – and for good reason. No point mentioning band members by name – everybody was stellar.
6/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera
Epic. Great night out with my beautiful wife and good friends. Most money I’ve ever paid to start a small earthquake. Virginia Tech can’t stop talking about it – and for good reason. No point mentioning band members by name – everybody was stellar.
6/16
Epic. Great night out with my beautiful wife and good friends. Most money I’ve ever paid to start a small earthquake. Virginia Tech can’t stop talking about it – and for good reason. No point mentioning band members by name – everybody was stellar.
6/16
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
Melodious. Split stage: one side for loud pop favorites, the other side for acoustic sets. Still the only Elvis I want to listen to. Sexton is magic. Saved for last: all the good ones from “This Year’s Model”.
5/16
Melodious. Split stage: one side for loud pop favorites, the other side for acoustic sets. Still the only Elvis I want to listen to. Sexton is magic. Saved for last: all the good ones from “This Year’s Model”.
5/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
Melodious. Split stage: one side for loud pop favorites, the other side for acoustic sets. Still the only Elvis I want to listen to. Sexton is magic. Saved for last: all the good ones from “This Year’s Model”.
5/16
Melodious. Split stage: one side for loud pop favorites, the other side for acoustic sets. Still the only Elvis I want to listen to. Sexton is magic. Saved for last: all the good ones from “This Year’s Model”.
5/16
John Fogerty's Creedence Clearwater Revival Celebration Tour
Total nostalgia. Those songs are tattooed on our hearts. John’s the real deal. Always has been. 80 years young (at heart). Pinch me, I can’t believe I got to see him play in-person.
4/16
Total nostalgia. Those songs are tattooed on our hearts. John’s the real deal. Always has been. 80 years young (at heart). Pinch me, I can’t believe I got to see him play in-person.
4/16
December 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
John Fogerty's Creedence Clearwater Revival Celebration Tour
Total nostalgia. Those songs are tattooed on our hearts. John’s the real deal. Always has been. 80 years young (at heart). Pinch me, I can’t believe I got to see him play in-person.
4/16
Total nostalgia. Those songs are tattooed on our hearts. John’s the real deal. Always has been. 80 years young (at heart). Pinch me, I can’t believe I got to see him play in-person.
4/16