Summary: Subscribe on iTunes<br> <br> We're in the double digits! And for the tenth episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast we're talking primarily about the Best of 2014 at the mid-year mark. We talk best albums, vinyl packaging and most disappointing music, while also touching on what we're heavily anticipating for the last half. Stick around for some reader questions throughout the podcast and a round of "Pick Your Poison" which I'm hoping will eventually turn into a heated bloodbath between the three of us. And yes, there's three of us now as we quite enjoy when Mike stops by (you previously heard him on the Hebrews roundtable). We're hoping he sticks around!<br> <br> Coming up next, we'll have our episode with The Native Sound's label head Julio Anta.<br> <br> Timeline:<br> 1:46, Beginning of Mid-Year Picks/Top 5 Albums<br> 6:35, Chris finally turns off his fan (sorry!)<br> 9:00, Extended talk on The Hotelier<br> 13:55, Most Disappointing Releases<br> 23:45, Best Vinyl Packaging<br> 26:43, First Round of Reader Questions<br> 34:00, Most Anticipated for Last Half of 2014<br> 47:05, Second Round of Reader Questions<br> 50:45, News Roundup<br> 54:00, Random Pull<br> 57: 15, Game Time: Pick Your Poison<br> One Step Closer vs. In The End (Linkin Park)<br> 1:09:00, Recommendations<br> <br> Notes:<br> — We talk about how Manchester Orchestra lost a drummer at some point and that drummer's name is Jeremiah Edmond. He is indeed the head of Favorite Gentlemen.<br> — The Hotelier did sign to Mightier Than Sword Records at one point, when they called themselves The Hotel Year. And Mightier Than Sword is now defunct.<br> — My timeline for Linkin Park/System of a Down/POD is way off. I know this.<br> — The Ghostbusters issue I mention at the end of the episode....just wait for episode 11 to put the pieces together.<br> <br> Where To Find Us<br> @getcerebral/@chrislantinen/@notmichaelpaul<br> <br> Want to sponsor an episode?<br> Our sponsorships are affordable to both big and small entities, whether you're a record label, vinyl retailer or just interested in vinyl records and what we have to say. You can contact us at advertising@modern-vinyl.com for more information. You receive a couple mentions, including a full pitch at the beginning of the episode.
