Chapter 23 in our series of albums WE believe belong in your collection. This one takes us back to the early days of Depeche Mode and the moment when New Waves crossed over into something darker, cooler, and timeless. Catching Up with Depeche Mode is more than a compilation — it’s a snapshot of a band finding its voice and shaping an entire sound.

We talk about the songs that pulled us in, why this record still matters, and how Depeche Mode laid the groundwork for everything that came after. If you love 80s New Wave, atmosphere, and albums that feel like a moment in time — you NEED this one.

Chapter 22 in our series of albums WE believe belong in your collection, YES, I know, this is a newer album again but we cannot get enough of the 00's emo vibes! Riot! by Paramore is one of those rare no-skip albums #nbs (no bad songs, baby!) — packed with raw energy, emotion, and hooks that defined a generation. One of Sammie’s favorite, and one Dino and I couldn’t stop blasting back in the day. We dive into what made this record so iconic, how it bridged pop and rock, and why it still feels timeless today. And why you NEED it!

In this episode of Bowlin’ Thru Albums, we drop the needle on Led Zeppelin’s II (1969) — the record that gave us “Whole Lotta Love” and cemented the band as hard rock pioneers.

We talk about what made this album so revolutionary, why it still holds up today, and why every vinyl collector should have it in their stack. From thunderous riffs to blues roots, this is the sound that shaped rock history.

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