About this episode
We pull apart 2025’s top rock vinyl list, trace why greatest hits still rule turntables, and celebrate the albums that outlived their moment. Along the way, we honor Steve Cropper, clear up calypso vs mento, and revisit songs from Simon & Garfunkel to Talking Heads and Oasis.• 2025 rock vinyl chart highlights and surprises• why greatest hits dominate modern vinyl buying• Fleetwood Mac Rumours as an enduring benchmark• personal vinyl memories and early listening habits• Steve Cropper’s legacy at Stax and beyond• calypso versus mento and Count Lasher’s role• The Sound Of Silence’s evolution and covers• Talking Heads’ choreography and video impact• punk’s critique of MTV and early Beastie Boys• Oasis anthems and communal singalongs• new year outlook for music anniversariesLearn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pagesReach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.comSend us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!
