Hello!
List below are the topics for this month's vinyl spin challenge.
Parameters: Not many
This isn't a contest or competition and you can't/won't be eliminated
Interpret each topic in your own way
Try to play something that hasn't been played
If you get behind you can catch up or just post on the day you jump in or jump back in
Don't be shy about telling stories about your selection, and yet don't feel you have to elaborate on anything you post
Have fun!
Day 1 - Who Are You?
Welcome to the June challenge! Play a record from your go-to genre
Day 2 - Off and Running
It's not always easy for a band or artist to put out a second record, regardless of whether their first one was successful or not.
Play a band or artist's second record. And if you think it's better than their debut, tell us!
Day 3 - You Move Me
Play a record that features a vocal performance that really moves you
Day 4 - In The Pocket
As a drummer, I have great respect for the bass-drum-rhythm guitar sections of bands. They often go unnoticed but are always necessary.
Play an album that features a tight-ass rhythm section.
Day 5 - String Theory
Play an album with a string section featured in at least one song
Day 6 - All That Brass
This day kicks off Great American Brass Band Week. Play something the features a brass section
Day 7 - Should You Have That?
Got any bootlegs or promos? Play one! If not, play something random from your collection for us.
Day 8 - Boxed In
What qualifies as a box set, three or more records? Ok, let's go with that.
Play a something from a box set you own
Day 9 - The Obligatory Jazz Sunday Category
Day 10 - Perfect?
I like to say that perfection only exists in definition.
But go ahead play an album you'd rate a 10. (or as high as you'd rate one)
Day 11 - Our Amps Go To 11
Play something that you have to play loud to really enjoy
Day 12 - Those Were the Days
Sometimes a song can take us back to really specific times in life.
For today, play an album that features a song that brings up a sweet memory from your past.
Day 13 - Lucky 13
I've never considered 13 to be unlucky, I was born on a 13.
Play an album that you were lucky to find or got an unexpected great deal on
Day 14 - Flag Day
I still don't know if my wife is kidding when she says Flag Day is one of her favorite holidays. What does one do on Flag Day?
Play a record reflecting however you would celebrate Flag Day. Or, just play something random if the topic hurts your brain.
Day 15 - Hair-Raising
You know when a song is so perfectly placed in a movie or show that you get goose bumps? Or when that perfect symmetry between audio and visual is achieved?
Yeah, give us some of that. Or, play your favorite soundtrack.
Day 16 - Yes, It's Fathers Day
I'm a father and a son, but let's not limit it to just that today.
Play something for someone in your life, male or female, that you admire. A mentor, teacher, grandparent etc.
And by all means play something for pops if you want to!
Day 17 - You Gotta See These Guys!
Play a record by an artist or band that puts on a great live show. (This doesn't necessarily mean play a live album)
Day 18 - National Splurge Day
Play a record you splurged on, or a record from a recent big haul.
Day 19 - Repeater
Play an album you never tire of hearing
Play an album you never tire of hearing
Day 20 - Oh The Colors
Play a record that isn't black.
Day 21 - Summer Is Here!
Summer jams, anything goes
Day 22 - Hot Water
Play an album by someone who has been in some kind of legal trouble
Day 23 - I Love You Unconditionally
Play an album that sounds bad, or is in bad condition but you play it anyway.
Day 24 - Shredders Unite
Play an album with an outstanding guitar performance
Day 25 - Randomizer
Pick someone else's post from earlier this month, then play a record related to that record or the person who posted it
Day 26 - Outlier
Play a record that from a genre that you don't typically like/buy/collect
Day 27 - Those Were The Days Part II
Play an old/used record that sounds fantastic
Day 28 - Food Pairing
You're having a dinner party, or maybe just a friend over for a meal.
What do you play when you sit down to eat?
Day 29 - Newbie
Play something you bought or received this month
Day 30 - Pride
As Pride Month wraps up, play an album by an artist that represents the LGBTQ community in some way.
Bonus Post (because I ran out of days)
Play either one: Great album, bad cover or bad album great cover, your choice!