Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews

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March 22, 2026

Cover Songs vs Originals… Who Did It Better?

This week on Vinyl Verdicts: Music Reviews, Chris and Rachel take on one of the biggest debates in music: Cover Songs vs. Originals. Some covers completely reinvent a song and become bigger than the original. Others? Let’s just say… they should’ve stayed in the studio. We each picked songs that…

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March 17, 2026

Songs About Booze & Getting Drunk | St. Patrick’s Day Episode

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re raising a glass for St. Patrick’s Day with a theme that music has celebrated for decades: songs about drinking, booze, and getting a little drunk. From classic pub anthems to rowdy rock songs and a few unexpected picks, there’s definitely no shortage of music…

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March 17, 2026

Songs to Skip or Play? We Tested It

We took a look at the most skipped songs. Do you agree with this list? What songs make your skip list? Let us know - we want to hear from you! Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such…

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March 16, 2026

This Scorpions song is an instant skip 🚫#scorpions

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March 13, 2026

Songs That Make Us Hit Skip ❌

Everyone has them — songs that make you reach for the skip button immediately. On this episode of Vinyl Verdicts, hosts Chris and Rachel share six songs they instantly skip whenever they come on. Some are overplayed classics, others are songs they never liked in the first place. But here’s…

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March 13, 2026

Def Leppard Hysteria: SKIP ❌ or NO SKIP? #defleppard #music

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March 10, 2026

Songs We ALWAYS Skip ❌

Everyone has them — songs that make you reach for the skip button immediately. On this episode of Vinyl Verdicts, hosts Chris and Rachel share six songs they instantly skip whenever they come on. Some are overplayed classics, others are songs they never liked in the first place. But here’s…

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March 7, 2026

INSTANT SKIP SONGS ❌

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March 4, 2026

We Reviewed Spotify’s NEW Rock Playlist (So You Don’t Have To)

This week on Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews, husband-and-wife duo Chris and Rachel switch things up. Instead of swapping songs, we’re diving into Spotify’s All New Rock playlist and turning the couch into a listening party. We react in real time, break down the production, vocals, hooks, and vibe — and…

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March 3, 2026

We Reviewed Spotify’s NEW Rock Playlist (So You Don’t Have To)

This week on Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews, husband-and-wife duo Chris and Rachel switch things up. Instead of swapping songs, we’re diving into Spotify’s All New Rock playlist and turning the couch into a listening party. We react in real time, break down the production, vocals, hooks, and vibe — and…

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March 1, 2026

Winter Drive Soundtrack: Songs That Are Better in Cold Weather

There’s something about winter that changes how music hits. The heater’s blasting. The windshield’s fogging up.It’s dark at 4:47pm. And that one song suddenly feels cinematic. This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel are reviewing six songs that just sound better in the car during winter. These aren’t beach…

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March 1, 2026

Songs Our Kids Picked: Parents vs Daughters

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel hand over the playlist to their daughters — and agree to listen with no skips, no vetoes, and no excuses. From modern favorites to unexpected curveballs, we review songs chosen by the next generation and deliver honest, track-by-track verdicts. It’s a music…

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Feb. 27, 2026

Songs We’re Currently Listening To

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re sharing the songs we’re currently listening to — the tracks on repeat, the unexpected discoveries, and the music we just can’t shake.No theme.No nostalgia deep dive.Just what’s actually living in our headphones right now.From new releases to hidden gems to random resurfaced favorites, we…

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Feb. 24, 2026

Songs We’re Currently Listening To | Vinyl Verdicts

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, we’re sharing the songs we’re currently listening to — the tracks on repeat, the unexpected discoveries, and the music we just can’t shake. No theme. No nostalgia deep dive. Just what’s actually living in our headphones right now. From new releases to hidden gems to…

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Feb. 24, 2026

PRESIDENT Angel Wings | REACTION

Rachel and Chris take a lsiten the new song by the band President "Angel Wings" What did you think of this song? Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.…

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Feb. 21, 2026

Billie Eilish’s Horror Movie in a Song #billieeilish

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Feb. 18, 2026

Winter Drive Soundtrack Songs That Sound Better in the Cold

There’s something about winter that changes how music hits. The heater’s blasting. The windshield’s fogging up. It’s dark at 4:47pm. And that one song suddenly feels cinematic. This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel are reviewing six songs that just sound better in the car during winter. These aren’t…

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Feb. 15, 2026

Winter Drive Soundtrack: Songs That Sound Better in the Cold

There’s something about winter that changes how music hits. The heater’s blasting. The windshield’s fogging up. It’s dark at 4:47pm. And that one song suddenly feels cinematic. This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel are reviewing six songs that just sound better in the car during winter. These aren’t…

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Feb. 10, 2026

Parents vs Daughters: Music Taste Test

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel hand over the playlist to their daughters — and agree to listen with no skips, no vetoes, and no excuses. From modern favorites to unexpected curveballs, we review songs chosen by the next generation and deliver honest, track-by-track verdicts. It’s a music…

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Feb. 10, 2026

Parents React to Songs Picked by Their Daughters | Vinyl Verdicts

This week on Vinyl Verdicts, Chris and Rachel hand over full control of the playlist to their daughters. We review and react to songs chosen by the next generation, delivering honest verdicts on modern favorites, surprise picks, and tracks that challenge our Gen X instincts. It’s a music review show…

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Feb. 7, 2026

SHOW UPDATE - NEW SHOW STARTING ON 2/10

Song Swap Showdown is now Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews. Hosted by husband-and-wife team Chris and Rachel, Vinyl Verdicts is a music review show focused on individual songs, honest opinions, and real conversation. The format you know stays the same , swapping tracks, making the case, and delivering clear verdicts, one…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Spotify Wrapped Reaction: Judging Each Other’s Year in Music

Rachel and Chris hand over their most-played songs, top artists, guilty pleasures, and unexpected surprises from the year—then react, roast, defend, and question every single choice. This episode is part music recap, part relationship test, and part “wait… you listened to THAT?” moment. Expect laughs, nostalgia, honest reactions, playful judgment,…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Beauty: New Jersey Power Pop Obsession #newjersey

One of Chris’ favorite releases of 2025 , Beauty “I’d Do Almost Anything For You” out of NJ.

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Dec. 23, 2025

Why THE CURE are Essential Listening #thecure #80smusic #wrapped

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