Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast

This is a Special Event episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast.  The regular hosts, David W. Williams, and Kevin Lee, are joined by newcomer Jonathan Hibma to discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's Best Vinyl of 2022. In this episode, the panel discusses the "Top 20" best vinyl of 2022 in numerical order.  The albums are picked by a panel that consists of B.T.R.C. Staff, guest panelists, artists, and producers.  We briefly discuss the albums that scored eleven through twenty, and then dive into a deeper discussion on the albums that landed in the top ten spots. All twenty albums are with song examples and performance notes.  It's a great way to catch up on any albums you may have missed that were released over the last year.    Here are the albums included on this episode of both the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Muse - Will of the People, Lumineers - Brightside, St. Paul & the Broken Bones - The Alien Coast, Megadeth - The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead, First Aid Kit - Palomino, Mike Campbe

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the Blind Tiger Record Club's November Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  We talk about new releases and reissues from Bonny Light Horseman, Train, Lee Fields, and ZZ Top.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We discuss the return of Eric D. Johnson, Anais Mitchell, and Josh Kaufman to the Bonny Light Horseman line up.  We also discuss the major differences between Bonny Light Horseman's  Rolling Golden Honey and their 2020 self-titled, Grammy Award Nominated album, and how this new release really makes the trio an actual "band" versus a side project.  We talk about Train's AM Gold and how strange this release has been from its Billboard numbers to its absence at Triple A radio, even though the band has a long history at the f

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams is joined by Kevin Lee and Jonathan Hibma to present the first ever B.T.R.C. Podcast Special Event:  The Top 10 Halloween Songs of All Time.  On this show, we will discuss songs by  Stevie Wonder, The Doors, Michael Jackson, Warren Zevon, Blue Oyster Cult, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ray Parker Jr, AC/DC, Rockwell, and Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers.  The songs are discussed and clips of songs are played.  We talk about charts, both at the time of the song's original release and any "re-entry" into Billboard's Hot 100 every Halloween.  We discuss TV and Film syncs, and the many cultural impacts that all the songs have had which is why they are on our G.O.A.T. list. We also present other important Halloween songs that are TV Themes, big film songs, or other culturally important songs as our transitions between each song on our Top 10 list.  This allows the panel to discuss ten more songs that include Halloween defining songs s

Singer Songwriter Trapper Haskins joins host David W. Williams to discuss his latest release, Blood In The Honey.  They discuss Haskins' journey that arcs from a New England wood boat maker with a 2,300 mile trek down the Mississippi River, to a vintage baseball player and founder of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball, to a Nashville cabinet maker, and finally, to a Nashville recording artist.  That journey includes becoming a father and writing articles that have been carried in periodicals like Sports Illustrated, Wooden Bat, and American Songwriter. They talk about Haskin's recording career from his early days with Trapper Haskins & the Bitter Swill, to his solo career. They discuss how the places he has lived ranging from cities and states like Memphis, Maine, NY, NC, New Orleans, and Nashville have really shaped and informed his writing.     They deep dive on Blood In The Honey, playing clips from songs as we discuss them.  They talk about the production and arrangement of the songs on th

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee kick off the fall with a discussion of the Blind Tiger Record Club's October Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Normally, each style would have its own club episode, but this month, we have them all combined in one show. We discuss new releases and reissues from Trapper Haskins, Muse, GA-20, and Journey.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We talk about a very special album, Blood In The Honey, By Trapper Haskins and how unique the production and arrangements are on this album.  You can catch our LP Interview with Trapper Haskins on October 24th and listen to Haskins tell us all about vintage baseball, boatmaking, and the writing and production of this album.  We also discuss Will of the People by Muse and how visual the album is eve

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams welcomes back Kevin Lee as the second half of Season 5 officially kicks off with a discussion of the Blind Tiger Record Club's September Records of the Month. We discuss all four styles of the B.T.R.C. Records of the Month - Singer Songwriter, Rock & Alternative, Jazz Soul & Blues, and Classics.  Normally, each style would have its own club episode, but this month, we have them all combined in one show. We discuss new releases and reissues from Amanda Shires, The Interrupters, Ray Charles, and David Bowie.  The albums from these artists are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We talk about the amazing vocal production on Take It Like A Man as Shires works with producer Lawrence Rothman.  We also discuss featured artists including Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, and Brittney Spencer.  We talk about how The Interrupters In The Wild is a great follow up to 2018's Fight The Good Fight.  We also discuss how the ba

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part three of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers August's records and presents new releases from Mavis Staples & Levon Helm, Maggie Rogers, Ural Thomas & the Pain, Olivia Newton John, Memphis May Fire, Jack Johnson, Whiskey Myers and many more.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter August Record of the Month:  Mavis Stap

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part two of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers July's records and presents new releases from Caamp, The Black Keys, Monophonics, Pretenders, We Came As Romans, Shinedown, Linda Lindas and many more.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter July Record of the Month:  Caamp | Lavender Days (Ltd. Ed. Pink & Purple Vinyl) Rock &

David W. Williams discusses some of the records released this summer while the podcast was on hiatus.  This is part one of a three part summer recap series that covers all the albums from the Blind Tiger Record Club Record Of The Month program, the Spotlight Album, several New Store Additions, and the Headbangers Album for June, July, and August.  This episode covers June's records and presents new releases from Bear's Den, Liam Gallagher, Bastards Of Soul, Def Leppard, The Hellacopters, Weird Nightmare, AWOLNATION, and many more   The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  We will not be going as deep on all of these albums as we normally would on our club episodes, but its a great recap of albums released on the shows break this summer.       Here are the albums included in this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast: Singer Songwriter June Record of the Month:  Bear's Den | Blue Hours (Ltd. Ed. White Vinyl) Rock & Alternative June Record of the Month:  Liam Galla

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Spotlight, New Store Additions & Headbanger Albums.  We will be talking about new releases from Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian, John Mellencamp, North Mississippi Allstars, and the Architects   The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and the albums. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but it's not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month that we choose to "Spotlight".  The New Store Additions discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store; usually within the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Our Headbanger Album is a separate club dedicated to all Metal and Hard rock subgenres.  The membership is month to month, so you can start and stop anytime.  It's t

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Jazz Soul & Blues Record Of The Month, Adia Victoria - A Southern Gothic.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  We discuss Victoria's recording career starting with her widely acclaimed 2017 release, Silences.  We discuss that albums producer, Aaron Dessner (The National, Big Red Machine) and Victoria's charting single off that album, "Different Kind of Love".  We talk about recording the new album, A Southern Gothic, with legendary producer T. Bone Burnett and what inspired her to work with him.  We also discuss some of the guest collaborations that appear on the new album including Matt Berninger, Keyshona Armstrong, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, and Stone Jack Jones.  Williams and Lee also discuss the recent Americana Honors & Awards Nominations including , Brandi Carlile, Robert Plant, Alison Krause, Big

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Rock & Alternative Record Of The Month, Jack White - Fear of the Dawn.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  We discuss White's career from the White Stripes to his solo work as well as his side projects, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.  We talk about his experimental production process as well as his almost "free flow" writing style on both Fear of the Dawn and his last solo album, Boarding House Reach.  We dig in on singles, charts, and White's overall impact on rock and alternative music over the last twenty years. Williams and Lee also discuss the recent Hall of Fame Inductees including , Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, the Eurythmics, Eminem, and other 2022 inductees. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the May Singer Songwriter Record Of The Month, Zachary Williams - Dirty Camaro.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artist and the album.  Williams is the founder and front man of the band The Lone Bellow.  We discuss the success of The Lone Bellow and why Williams released a solo album.  How Williams was influenced by Jim James of My Moring Jacket.  We talk about the collaborations that include Thad Cockrell, Anderson East, John Paul White, Robert Elllis, and Ashley Monroe.  We also discuss the producer, Robert Ellis, engineer Josh Block,  and recording studio Niles City Sound in Fort Worth Texas.  There is also an interesting discussion of Spotify and the state of streaming versus physical products in the music industry. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to som

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Spotlight, New Store Additions & Headbanger Albums.  We will be talking about new releases from Jamestown Revival, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Comeback Kids.  The albums are discussed and clips of songs from the albums are played.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and the albums. Our Spotlight album is a new release that we really are excited about, but its not part of our member's Record of the Month Program. We pick one new release every month to "Spotlight".  The New Store Additions discussed on this episode are newly added albums to the B.T.R.C. Record Store; usually within the in the last thirty days.  All these albums are available for purchase at BlindTigerRecordClub.com. Our Headbanger Album is a separate club dedicated to all Metal and Hard rock sub-genres.  The membership is month to month, so you can start and stop anytime.  Its the best

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Jazz Soul & Blues Record Of The Month, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Moon.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  We talk about the first EP in this collaboration, Texas Sun.  We discuss the differences and similarities between these two EP's and how they compliment each other.  We talk about the noticeable style swings between the songs written by Bridges and Khruangbin.  We talk about the producer, Steve Christensen and how his role has changed with this collaboration.  We discuss chart position for the albums and singles. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Rock & Alternative Record of the Month, The Horrible Crowes -  Elsie (10th Anniversary).  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  We talk about the differences between this album and duo/group and Brian Fallon's solo work and his band Gaslight Anthem.  We discuss the producer, Ted Hutt.  We talk through the 10 year anniversary edition of Elsie, and the band's cover version of INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart".  Kevin shares a story of meeting Michael Hutchence and the importance that song represents for the band to this day. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been r

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the April Singer Songwriter Record of the Month, Hurray for the Riff Raff - Life On Earth.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We talk about the band's primary direction, composer, and vocalist, Alynda Segarra.  We discuss many of her influences on the album.  We talk about the producer Brad Cook.  It is a great introduction to both the artists and album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Re

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Classics Record of the Month, Cinderella - Night Songs.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We discuss how Cinderella was discovered by Jon Bon Jovi, how the band first got on MTV, and how the band stood out among many other bands in the 80's metal genre.  We also discuss the producer, Andy Johns, and some of the recording experience he brought to this album. Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast,David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Jazz Soul & Blues Record of the Month, St. Paul & the Broken Bones -  Things Are Great.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  We discuss how experimental this album is for the band and how interesting the lyric content is for many of these songs as lead singer and primary lyricist Paul Janeway from such varying sources as Greek mythology, dystopian sci-fi, 17th century Italian sculpture, and colonial-period history books.  We discuss producer Matt Ross-Spang and much more.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60

On this episode of the Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast, David W. Williams and Kevin Lee discuss the March Rock & Alternative Record of the Month, Band of Horses -  Things Are Great.  The album is discussed and clips of songs from the album are played.  It is a great introduction to both the band and the album.  Whether or not you are a member of Blind Tiger Record Club, the B.T.R.C. Podcast is a great way to get introduced to some new artists and discover some albums that you may not be familiar with.  All the music in our subscription program and that we discuss on this show are on vinyl and have been released or reissued in the last 30 - 60 days.  The show is designed to be a discovery platform for new music "on vinyl", but even if you do not collect or listen to vinyl, it's still a fun way to explore new music. *The Blind Tiger Record Club Podcast is sponsored by 85 Supply.  Go to 85supply.com or email info@85supply.com to get started. For 5% off of your first order, simply mention "Blind Tiger Recor