Through the Grooves- Ryan Fisher
@throughthegrooves.bsky.social
Through the Grooves is a personal celebration of all things music, especially vinyl records. Expect Record of the Day posts, reviews, and general discussion about the hobby.
Saw this Dominic the Italian Christmas Donkey decoration on the Hone Depot app and I immediately lost my shit. I'll never forgive @davekellett.bsky.social for introducing me to this thing. 😂
October 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Saw this Dominic the Italian Christmas Donkey decoration on the Hone Depot app and I immediately lost my shit. I'll never forgive @davekellett.bsky.social for introducing me to this thing. 😂
@davekellett.bsky.social I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Blank Label, Webcomics Weekly and Comic Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —
September 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@davekellett.bsky.social I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Blank Label, Webcomics Weekly and Comic Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —
@bradguigar.com I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Webcomics Weekly, Surviving Creativity and Comics Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —
September 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@bradguigar.com I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Webcomics Weekly, Surviving Creativity and Comics Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —
Record of the Day: 172
Otis Redding “The Soul Album”
1966 US
Volt
While not one of Otis’ more celebrated works, “The Soul Album “ is a great example of what made Redding so special. His honeyed vocals ring with vulnerability throughout one of his most narrative releases.
#nowspinning
Otis Redding “The Soul Album”
1966 US
Volt
While not one of Otis’ more celebrated works, “The Soul Album “ is a great example of what made Redding so special. His honeyed vocals ring with vulnerability throughout one of his most narrative releases.
#nowspinning
June 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Record of the Day: 172
Otis Redding “The Soul Album”
1966 US
Volt
While not one of Otis’ more celebrated works, “The Soul Album “ is a great example of what made Redding so special. His honeyed vocals ring with vulnerability throughout one of his most narrative releases.
#nowspinning
Otis Redding “The Soul Album”
1966 US
Volt
While not one of Otis’ more celebrated works, “The Soul Album “ is a great example of what made Redding so special. His honeyed vocals ring with vulnerability throughout one of his most narrative releases.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 171
John Lee Hooker “The Real Folk Blues”
1966 US
Chess
Sometimes all you want to do is sit in the sun, have a beer and spin some classic JLH. Now ideally I wouldn’t have to stop at one beer, but dems da breaks of night shift.
#nowspinning #blues #albumoftheday
John Lee Hooker “The Real Folk Blues”
1966 US
Chess
Sometimes all you want to do is sit in the sun, have a beer and spin some classic JLH. Now ideally I wouldn’t have to stop at one beer, but dems da breaks of night shift.
#nowspinning #blues #albumoftheday
June 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Record of the Day: 171
John Lee Hooker “The Real Folk Blues”
1966 US
Chess
Sometimes all you want to do is sit in the sun, have a beer and spin some classic JLH. Now ideally I wouldn’t have to stop at one beer, but dems da breaks of night shift.
#nowspinning #blues #albumoftheday
John Lee Hooker “The Real Folk Blues”
1966 US
Chess
Sometimes all you want to do is sit in the sun, have a beer and spin some classic JLH. Now ideally I wouldn’t have to stop at one beer, but dems da breaks of night shift.
#nowspinning #blues #albumoftheday
Record of the Day- 170
The Cars “Heartbeat City”
1984 US
Elektra
Summer weather means it’s time to dust off The Cars records again.
#nowspinning #albumoftheday
The Cars “Heartbeat City”
1984 US
Elektra
Summer weather means it’s time to dust off The Cars records again.
#nowspinning #albumoftheday
June 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Record of the Day- 170
The Cars “Heartbeat City”
1984 US
Elektra
Summer weather means it’s time to dust off The Cars records again.
#nowspinning #albumoftheday
The Cars “Heartbeat City”
1984 US
Elektra
Summer weather means it’s time to dust off The Cars records again.
#nowspinning #albumoftheday
Record of the Day: 169
Hands Like Houses “Dissonants”
2023 US RI
Rise Records
HLH is one of those bands I have a tough time with. Back in 2021 there were some pretty serious allegations made but w/o more details it’s hard to know how to feel. Still the music is fantastic.
#nowspinning
Hands Like Houses “Dissonants”
2023 US RI
Rise Records
HLH is one of those bands I have a tough time with. Back in 2021 there were some pretty serious allegations made but w/o more details it’s hard to know how to feel. Still the music is fantastic.
#nowspinning
June 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Record of the Day: 169
Hands Like Houses “Dissonants”
2023 US RI
Rise Records
HLH is one of those bands I have a tough time with. Back in 2021 there were some pretty serious allegations made but w/o more details it’s hard to know how to feel. Still the music is fantastic.
#nowspinning
Hands Like Houses “Dissonants”
2023 US RI
Rise Records
HLH is one of those bands I have a tough time with. Back in 2021 there were some pretty serious allegations made but w/o more details it’s hard to know how to feel. Still the music is fantastic.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 168
Muscadine Bloodline “The Coastal Plain”
2024 US
Thirty Tigers
Muscadine Bloodline has become a new fascination of mine. They’re a wonderful throwback to old school Americana/country music, genuine storytellers with heartfelt emotion.
#nowspinning
Muscadine Bloodline “The Coastal Plain”
2024 US
Thirty Tigers
Muscadine Bloodline has become a new fascination of mine. They’re a wonderful throwback to old school Americana/country music, genuine storytellers with heartfelt emotion.
#nowspinning
June 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Record of the Day: 168
Muscadine Bloodline “The Coastal Plain”
2024 US
Thirty Tigers
Muscadine Bloodline has become a new fascination of mine. They’re a wonderful throwback to old school Americana/country music, genuine storytellers with heartfelt emotion.
#nowspinning
Muscadine Bloodline “The Coastal Plain”
2024 US
Thirty Tigers
Muscadine Bloodline has become a new fascination of mine. They’re a wonderful throwback to old school Americana/country music, genuine storytellers with heartfelt emotion.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 167
Labyrinth Soundtrack
2017 US RI
Capitol
When I came home from work last night I needed a bit of “comfort food “ and put on one of my favorite movies ever, “Labyrinth” (seriously Bowie and muppets, it’s like the movie was designed exclusively for me. 😂)
#nowspinning
Labyrinth Soundtrack
2017 US RI
Capitol
When I came home from work last night I needed a bit of “comfort food “ and put on one of my favorite movies ever, “Labyrinth” (seriously Bowie and muppets, it’s like the movie was designed exclusively for me. 😂)
#nowspinning
June 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Record of the Day: 167
Labyrinth Soundtrack
2017 US RI
Capitol
When I came home from work last night I needed a bit of “comfort food “ and put on one of my favorite movies ever, “Labyrinth” (seriously Bowie and muppets, it’s like the movie was designed exclusively for me. 😂)
#nowspinning
Labyrinth Soundtrack
2017 US RI
Capitol
When I came home from work last night I needed a bit of “comfort food “ and put on one of my favorite movies ever, “Labyrinth” (seriously Bowie and muppets, it’s like the movie was designed exclusively for me. 😂)
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 166
Johnny Cash “America II: Unchained”
2014 US
American
Lately I’ve been going through some of my favorite Rubin records and without a doubt his first foray into country music with Cash’s resurgent run on the American records is the cream of the crop.
#nowspinning
Johnny Cash “America II: Unchained”
2014 US
American
Lately I’ve been going through some of my favorite Rubin records and without a doubt his first foray into country music with Cash’s resurgent run on the American records is the cream of the crop.
#nowspinning
June 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Record of the Day: 166
Johnny Cash “America II: Unchained”
2014 US
American
Lately I’ve been going through some of my favorite Rubin records and without a doubt his first foray into country music with Cash’s resurgent run on the American records is the cream of the crop.
#nowspinning
Johnny Cash “America II: Unchained”
2014 US
American
Lately I’ve been going through some of my favorite Rubin records and without a doubt his first foray into country music with Cash’s resurgent run on the American records is the cream of the crop.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 165
Deftones “White Pony 20th Anniversary “
2021 UK
Reprise
Initially I was obsessed with the “Black Stallion” inclusion in this 20 year reissue box set, but I’ll be honest now and say I pretty much only play the classic “White Pony” cut of the record.
#nowspinning
Deftones “White Pony 20th Anniversary “
2021 UK
Reprise
Initially I was obsessed with the “Black Stallion” inclusion in this 20 year reissue box set, but I’ll be honest now and say I pretty much only play the classic “White Pony” cut of the record.
#nowspinning
June 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Record of the Day: 165
Deftones “White Pony 20th Anniversary “
2021 UK
Reprise
Initially I was obsessed with the “Black Stallion” inclusion in this 20 year reissue box set, but I’ll be honest now and say I pretty much only play the classic “White Pony” cut of the record.
#nowspinning
Deftones “White Pony 20th Anniversary “
2021 UK
Reprise
Initially I was obsessed with the “Black Stallion” inclusion in this 20 year reissue box set, but I’ll be honest now and say I pretty much only play the classic “White Pony” cut of the record.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 164
Hank Williams Jr “Greatest Hits”
1982 US
Elektra
While a lot of Hank Jr’s behavior later in life has certainly tarnished his legacy, his work in the late 70s- early 80s is absolutely phenomenal. Country storytelling at its finest.
#nowspinning #country #vinylsky
Hank Williams Jr “Greatest Hits”
1982 US
Elektra
While a lot of Hank Jr’s behavior later in life has certainly tarnished his legacy, his work in the late 70s- early 80s is absolutely phenomenal. Country storytelling at its finest.
#nowspinning #country #vinylsky
June 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Record of the Day: 164
Hank Williams Jr “Greatest Hits”
1982 US
Elektra
While a lot of Hank Jr’s behavior later in life has certainly tarnished his legacy, his work in the late 70s- early 80s is absolutely phenomenal. Country storytelling at its finest.
#nowspinning #country #vinylsky
Hank Williams Jr “Greatest Hits”
1982 US
Elektra
While a lot of Hank Jr’s behavior later in life has certainly tarnished his legacy, his work in the late 70s- early 80s is absolutely phenomenal. Country storytelling at its finest.
#nowspinning #country #vinylsky
Record of the Day: 163
Death Cab For Cutie “Thank You For Today”
2018 US
Barsuk
Even flops for Death Cab can produce some stellar, multi-faceted performances that I adore. While I don’t put it on the table as often as “Plans” or even “Kintsugi” I still love it every time I do.
#nowspinning
Death Cab For Cutie “Thank You For Today”
2018 US
Barsuk
Even flops for Death Cab can produce some stellar, multi-faceted performances that I adore. While I don’t put it on the table as often as “Plans” or even “Kintsugi” I still love it every time I do.
#nowspinning
June 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Record of the Day: 163
Death Cab For Cutie “Thank You For Today”
2018 US
Barsuk
Even flops for Death Cab can produce some stellar, multi-faceted performances that I adore. While I don’t put it on the table as often as “Plans” or even “Kintsugi” I still love it every time I do.
#nowspinning
Death Cab For Cutie “Thank You For Today”
2018 US
Barsuk
Even flops for Death Cab can produce some stellar, multi-faceted performances that I adore. While I don’t put it on the table as often as “Plans” or even “Kintsugi” I still love it every time I do.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 162
Riley Green “Don’t Mind if I Do”
2024 UK
Nashville Harbor
Green has become another “late night drive home” favorite of mine. While most of his work is solid i think love songs are where he really shines
#nowspinning
Riley Green “Don’t Mind if I Do”
2024 UK
Nashville Harbor
Green has become another “late night drive home” favorite of mine. While most of his work is solid i think love songs are where he really shines
#nowspinning
June 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Record of the Day: 162
Riley Green “Don’t Mind if I Do”
2024 UK
Nashville Harbor
Green has become another “late night drive home” favorite of mine. While most of his work is solid i think love songs are where he really shines
#nowspinning
Riley Green “Don’t Mind if I Do”
2024 UK
Nashville Harbor
Green has become another “late night drive home” favorite of mine. While most of his work is solid i think love songs are where he really shines
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 161
Repo Man Soundtrack
1984 US
San Andreas
For obvious reasons I’ve been spinning some of my punk today and I landed on this forgotten gem as today’s pick. As far as punk soundtracks go, this is a damn classic; Iggy, Black Flag,Circle Jerks, it’s such a blast.
#nowspinning
Repo Man Soundtrack
1984 US
San Andreas
For obvious reasons I’ve been spinning some of my punk today and I landed on this forgotten gem as today’s pick. As far as punk soundtracks go, this is a damn classic; Iggy, Black Flag,Circle Jerks, it’s such a blast.
#nowspinning
June 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Record of the Day: 161
Repo Man Soundtrack
1984 US
San Andreas
For obvious reasons I’ve been spinning some of my punk today and I landed on this forgotten gem as today’s pick. As far as punk soundtracks go, this is a damn classic; Iggy, Black Flag,Circle Jerks, it’s such a blast.
#nowspinning
Repo Man Soundtrack
1984 US
San Andreas
For obvious reasons I’ve been spinning some of my punk today and I landed on this forgotten gem as today’s pick. As far as punk soundtracks go, this is a damn classic; Iggy, Black Flag,Circle Jerks, it’s such a blast.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 160
Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”
1966 US Duophonic
Capitol Records
There’s nothing I can say about “Pet Sounds” that hasn’t been said, so instead I’ll keep this simple.
RIP Brian Wilson. You were one-of-a-kind
#nowspinning #ripbrianwilson
Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”
1966 US Duophonic
Capitol Records
There’s nothing I can say about “Pet Sounds” that hasn’t been said, so instead I’ll keep this simple.
RIP Brian Wilson. You were one-of-a-kind
#nowspinning #ripbrianwilson
June 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Record of the Day: 160
Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”
1966 US Duophonic
Capitol Records
There’s nothing I can say about “Pet Sounds” that hasn’t been said, so instead I’ll keep this simple.
RIP Brian Wilson. You were one-of-a-kind
#nowspinning #ripbrianwilson
Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”
1966 US Duophonic
Capitol Records
There’s nothing I can say about “Pet Sounds” that hasn’t been said, so instead I’ll keep this simple.
RIP Brian Wilson. You were one-of-a-kind
#nowspinning #ripbrianwilson
Record of the Day: 159
Oingo Boingo “ Nothing to Fear”
2021 US RI
Rubellan Records
Elfman is a god. Not much more needs to be said; I love this damn album.
#nowspinning
Oingo Boingo “ Nothing to Fear”
2021 US RI
Rubellan Records
Elfman is a god. Not much more needs to be said; I love this damn album.
#nowspinning
June 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Record of the Day: 159
Oingo Boingo “ Nothing to Fear”
2021 US RI
Rubellan Records
Elfman is a god. Not much more needs to be said; I love this damn album.
#nowspinning
Oingo Boingo “ Nothing to Fear”
2021 US RI
Rubellan Records
Elfman is a god. Not much more needs to be said; I love this damn album.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 158
Modest Mouse “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”
2011 US RI
Epic
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Modest Mouse “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”
2011 US RI
Epic
#nowspinning #vinylsky
June 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Record of the Day: 158
Modest Mouse “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”
2011 US RI
Epic
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Modest Mouse “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”
2011 US RI
Epic
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Record of the Day: 157
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Into the Great Wide Open”
2017 US RI
Geffen
Two gunslingers
Walked out in the street and one said
I don't wanna fight no more
And the other gunslinger
Thought about it
And he said, yeah, what are we fighting for?
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Into the Great Wide Open”
2017 US RI
Geffen
Two gunslingers
Walked out in the street and one said
I don't wanna fight no more
And the other gunslinger
Thought about it
And he said, yeah, what are we fighting for?
#nowspinning #vinylsky
June 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Record of the Day: 157
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Into the Great Wide Open”
2017 US RI
Geffen
Two gunslingers
Walked out in the street and one said
I don't wanna fight no more
And the other gunslinger
Thought about it
And he said, yeah, what are we fighting for?
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Into the Great Wide Open”
2017 US RI
Geffen
Two gunslingers
Walked out in the street and one said
I don't wanna fight no more
And the other gunslinger
Thought about it
And he said, yeah, what are we fighting for?
#nowspinning #vinylsky
Record of the Day: 156
Zach Top “Cold Beer & Country Music”
2024 US
Leo33
Sometimes a voice scratches a part of my brain in a way that I can’t quite get over. Top’s voice is an addictive amalgamation of 90’s country twang with a subdued delivery and just a hint of soul.
#nowspinning
Zach Top “Cold Beer & Country Music”
2024 US
Leo33
Sometimes a voice scratches a part of my brain in a way that I can’t quite get over. Top’s voice is an addictive amalgamation of 90’s country twang with a subdued delivery and just a hint of soul.
#nowspinning
June 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Record of the Day: 156
Zach Top “Cold Beer & Country Music”
2024 US
Leo33
Sometimes a voice scratches a part of my brain in a way that I can’t quite get over. Top’s voice is an addictive amalgamation of 90’s country twang with a subdued delivery and just a hint of soul.
#nowspinning
Zach Top “Cold Beer & Country Music”
2024 US
Leo33
Sometimes a voice scratches a part of my brain in a way that I can’t quite get over. Top’s voice is an addictive amalgamation of 90’s country twang with a subdued delivery and just a hint of soul.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 155
David Bowie “Earthling”
1997 UK
Arista
For my money this is Bowie’s most aggressive album and personally I wish he would’ve played in the “Nathan Adler” sandbox a bit longer. This material is as entertaining as it is poignant.
#nowspinning #bowie
David Bowie “Earthling”
1997 UK
Arista
For my money this is Bowie’s most aggressive album and personally I wish he would’ve played in the “Nathan Adler” sandbox a bit longer. This material is as entertaining as it is poignant.
#nowspinning #bowie
June 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Record of the Day: 155
David Bowie “Earthling”
1997 UK
Arista
For my money this is Bowie’s most aggressive album and personally I wish he would’ve played in the “Nathan Adler” sandbox a bit longer. This material is as entertaining as it is poignant.
#nowspinning #bowie
David Bowie “Earthling”
1997 UK
Arista
For my money this is Bowie’s most aggressive album and personally I wish he would’ve played in the “Nathan Adler” sandbox a bit longer. This material is as entertaining as it is poignant.
#nowspinning #bowie
Record of the Day: 154
Cody Jinks ”Sings Lefty Frizzell”
2025
Late August Records
My favorite voices in country covering one of the greatest voices of all-time was such a no-brainer to me. I know I’m alone on this, but Cody sings Lefty is likely going to be on my top 10 of ‘25 list.
#nowspinning
Cody Jinks ”Sings Lefty Frizzell”
2025
Late August Records
My favorite voices in country covering one of the greatest voices of all-time was such a no-brainer to me. I know I’m alone on this, but Cody sings Lefty is likely going to be on my top 10 of ‘25 list.
#nowspinning
June 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Record of the Day: 154
Cody Jinks ”Sings Lefty Frizzell”
2025
Late August Records
My favorite voices in country covering one of the greatest voices of all-time was such a no-brainer to me. I know I’m alone on this, but Cody sings Lefty is likely going to be on my top 10 of ‘25 list.
#nowspinning
Cody Jinks ”Sings Lefty Frizzell”
2025
Late August Records
My favorite voices in country covering one of the greatest voices of all-time was such a no-brainer to me. I know I’m alone on this, but Cody sings Lefty is likely going to be on my top 10 of ‘25 list.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 153
Metallica “Master of Puppets”
1986 US
Elektra
What really needs to be said? Puppets is one of the greatest metal albums of all-time. There is no bad time to spin this one.
#nowspinning #vinylsky #metal
Metallica “Master of Puppets”
1986 US
Elektra
What really needs to be said? Puppets is one of the greatest metal albums of all-time. There is no bad time to spin this one.
#nowspinning #vinylsky #metal
June 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Record of the Day: 153
Metallica “Master of Puppets”
1986 US
Elektra
What really needs to be said? Puppets is one of the greatest metal albums of all-time. There is no bad time to spin this one.
#nowspinning #vinylsky #metal
Metallica “Master of Puppets”
1986 US
Elektra
What really needs to be said? Puppets is one of the greatest metal albums of all-time. There is no bad time to spin this one.
#nowspinning #vinylsky #metal
Record of the day: 152
Architects “The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit “
2022 US
Epitaph
“Classic Symptoms” is more mellow than Architects previous records, and as such took me some time to warm up too. The flip side of that though means it’s significantly more accessible.
#nowspinning
Architects “The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit “
2022 US
Epitaph
“Classic Symptoms” is more mellow than Architects previous records, and as such took me some time to warm up too. The flip side of that though means it’s significantly more accessible.
#nowspinning
June 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Record of the day: 152
Architects “The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit “
2022 US
Epitaph
“Classic Symptoms” is more mellow than Architects previous records, and as such took me some time to warm up too. The flip side of that though means it’s significantly more accessible.
#nowspinning
Architects “The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit “
2022 US
Epitaph
“Classic Symptoms” is more mellow than Architects previous records, and as such took me some time to warm up too. The flip side of that though means it’s significantly more accessible.
#nowspinning
Record of the Day: 151
John Mayer “Heavier Things”
2015 UK
Columbia Records
Woke up feeling listless and a bit hopeless. During hard moments John Mayer is an artist I’ve always found some degree of comfort in, which is why I’m spinning it today.
#nowspinning #vinylsky
John Mayer “Heavier Things”
2015 UK
Columbia Records
Woke up feeling listless and a bit hopeless. During hard moments John Mayer is an artist I’ve always found some degree of comfort in, which is why I’m spinning it today.
#nowspinning #vinylsky
June 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Record of the Day: 151
John Mayer “Heavier Things”
2015 UK
Columbia Records
Woke up feeling listless and a bit hopeless. During hard moments John Mayer is an artist I’ve always found some degree of comfort in, which is why I’m spinning it today.
#nowspinning #vinylsky
John Mayer “Heavier Things”
2015 UK
Columbia Records
Woke up feeling listless and a bit hopeless. During hard moments John Mayer is an artist I’ve always found some degree of comfort in, which is why I’m spinning it today.
#nowspinning #vinylsky