Michael's Record Collection
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A podcast and newsletter discussing great music with the people who make it and the people who love it. (michaelsrecordcollection.com)
New MRC! Ted Leonard is my guest this week, giving me the lowdown on the new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist!" Ted also spoke about his musical background and influences, the status of Enchant, and much more. #podcast #progrock
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November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New MRC! Ted Leonard is my guest this week, giving me the lowdown on the new Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist!" Ted also spoke about his musical background and influences, the status of Enchant, and much more. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
It’s Mini KISS at the Ocoee, Florida Music Festival!
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It’s Mini KISS at the Ocoee, Florida Music Festival!
Not everyone knows the album "Ro Sham Bo" by The Grays (a band that included Jason Falkner of Jellyfish), but the right people know it.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Not everyone knows the album "Ro Sham Bo" by The Grays (a band that included Jason Falkner of Jellyfish), but the right people know it.
Feels like a day for The Fixx and college football.
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Feels like a day for The Fixx and college football.
SCIENCE!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
SCIENCE!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
Off to see Thomas Dolby tonight. Me as a 16-year-old is super jealous. So sorry, impoverished teenager from 1982 without a car!
New MRC! I caught up with Jonas Lindberg to discuss the new Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side album, 'Time Frames,' which drops on Friday. I think this will (and should) be on several best of 2025 prog rock lists this year. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New MRC! I caught up with Jonas Lindberg to discuss the new Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side album, 'Time Frames,' which drops on Friday. I think this will (and should) be on several best of 2025 prog rock lists this year. #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
When you talk to me during my song
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
When you talk to me during my song
"I Want Your Sex"
What's the most inappropriate song to play at a funeral?
October 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"I Want Your Sex"
New MRC! I recently spoke with Thomas Andersen from Norwegian prog rockers Gazpacho about the band's outstanding new album, "Magic 8-Ball," which drops Friday from Kscope Music. #progrock #podcast
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October 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
New MRC! I recently spoke with Thomas Andersen from Norwegian prog rockers Gazpacho about the band's outstanding new album, "Magic 8-Ball," which drops Friday from Kscope Music. #progrock #podcast
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-16...
It was ridiculously pricey, but I'm going.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was ridiculously pricey, but I'm going.
I'm getting so many emails from Ticketmaster about Rush tickets that Ticketmaster will make sure I am unable to obtain either through their horrible system or their surge pricing bullshit.
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I'm getting so many emails from Ticketmaster about Rush tickets that Ticketmaster will make sure I am unable to obtain either through their horrible system or their surge pricing bullshit.
Here’s the flock, time to rock!
October 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Here’s the flock, time to rock!
Joy Division/New Order cover band opening tonight for A Flock of Seagulls. Great name.
October 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Joy Division/New Order cover band opening tonight for A Flock of Seagulls. Great name.
I've finally organized a few thoughts on Ace Frehley and my lifelong KISS fandom.
Remembering Ace Frehley
KISS provided the soundtrack to my childhood, and Ace was my favorite member of the band. Here is my personal story of my love for the band and its quirky guitarist.
michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I've finally organized a few thoughts on Ace Frehley and my lifelong KISS fandom.
A mere 49 years ago today, Kansas unleashed "Leftoverture" upon us. Brilliant from start to finish and it still sounds fresh and vibrant today. Talk about love and miracles out of nowhere. #progrock
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A mere 49 years ago today, Kansas unleashed "Leftoverture" upon us. Brilliant from start to finish and it still sounds fresh and vibrant today. Talk about love and miracles out of nowhere. #progrock
I just realized that Anathema's "Thin Air" is a nod to Al Di Meola's "Frozen in Time." At least I assume it was intentional.
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I just realized that Anathema's "Thin Air" is a nod to Al Di Meola's "Frozen in Time." At least I assume it was intentional.
New MRC! I caught up with Mariusz Duda (Lunatic Soul, Riverside) to discuss the new Lunatic Soul double album, "The World Under Unsun," which might be the best LS release yet! #podcast #progrock #interview #newmusic
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New MRC! I caught up with Mariusz Duda (Lunatic Soul, Riverside) to discuss the new Lunatic Soul double album, "The World Under Unsun," which might be the best LS release yet! #podcast #progrock #interview #newmusic
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Two interviews in a day? Two interviews in a day! Had a blast chatting with Ted Leonard about the upcoming Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist." I also spoke with Jonas Lindberg of Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side about their new album, "Time Frames." Can't wait to bring you those stories!
October 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Two interviews in a day? Two interviews in a day! Had a blast chatting with Ted Leonard about the upcoming Spock's Beard album, "The Archaeoptimist." I also spoke with Jonas Lindberg of Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side about their new album, "Time Frames." Can't wait to bring you those stories!
Still in denial. RIP Ace and thank you for the music.
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Still in denial. RIP Ace and thank you for the music.
I had a great chat with Mariusz Duda (Riverside, Lunatic Soul) today about the upcoming double album from Lunatic Soul, out Oct. 31. Can't wait to bring you that story!
October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I had a great chat with Mariusz Duda (Riverside, Lunatic Soul) today about the upcoming double album from Lunatic Soul, out Oct. 31. Can't wait to bring you that story!
He was just a singer in a rock and roll band, but he will be missed. Pouring one out today for John Lodge of the Moody Blues. 😢
"And if you want the wind of change
To blow about you
And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me
I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band."
"And if you want the wind of change
To blow about you
And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me
I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band."
Moody Blues singer dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly'
Moody Blues singer John Lodge has died aged 82, his family announced in a statement on Friday
www.mirror.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
He was just a singer in a rock and roll band, but he will be missed. Pouring one out today for John Lodge of the Moody Blues. 😢
"And if you want the wind of change
To blow about you
And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me
I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band."
"And if you want the wind of change
To blow about you
And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me
I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band."
Gone absolutely soft in my old age. Can't get through the end of "Mission" by Rush without my eyes tearing up. Damn you, emotions!
October 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Gone absolutely soft in my old age. Can't get through the end of "Mission" by Rush without my eyes tearing up. Damn you, emotions!
Completed the most recent of my year-by-year playlists on Tidal & Spotify (link for the latter below). My 1992 includes more than 200 songs from the year of the LA Riots, the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, and the Barcelona Olympics! Hit shuffle!
open.spotify.com/playlist/17T...
open.spotify.com/playlist/17T...
My 1992
open.spotify.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Completed the most recent of my year-by-year playlists on Tidal & Spotify (link for the latter below). My 1992 includes more than 200 songs from the year of the LA Riots, the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, and the Barcelona Olympics! Hit shuffle!
open.spotify.com/playlist/17T...
open.spotify.com/playlist/17T...