What Colin’s Listening to:
Right Now
Rock
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Avatar, Don’t Go in the Forest ( Black Waltz AB ) [ 2025 Release ]
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 CD ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Kate Bush, The Best of the Other Sides ( Fish People )
[ 2025 Collection from The Other Sides (2019) ] ***
The Cars, Heartbeat City ( 5 CD ) ( Elektra Catalog Group )
[ from 1984; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Cowboy Junkies, One Soul Now ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ from 2004; Yellow Marble Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through the Open Window, 1956–1963
( 8 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through the Open Window,
1956–1963 Highlights ( 2 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release ] ***
Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 5 CD , 1 DVD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
Faces, Early Steps ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ Early Steps by Faces from 1969 ] ***
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( Republic Records ) [ 2025 Release ]
Lunatic Soul,
The World Under Unsun ( 2 CD ) ( Inside Out Music )
[ 2025 Release ]
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Pulp, Different Class 30 ( 2 CD ) ( Universal UK ) [ from 1995 ] ***
Radiohead,
Hail to the Thief—Live Recordings 2003–2009 ( XL Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Live Release ] ***
Ten Years After, Ssssh—2025 ( 3 CD ) ( Chrysalis )
[ from 1969; Deluxe Edition; with 2025 Stereo Mix ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection
( 3 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Definitive Career–Spanning Collection; Deluxe ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( BMG )
[ 2025 Collection ] ***
KT Tunstall, Eye to the Telescope ( 4 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Debut from 2004; Stargazer Edition ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 7 CD , 1 Blu-ray DVD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Super Deluxe Edition ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 2 CD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Various Artists,
Now 80s: 1985—Part Two ( 4 CD ) ( Universal UK ) ***
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Tributes
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Various Artists, Killed by Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ( BMG )
[ 2025 Release; 50th Anniversary Tribute; A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ]
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DVD
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Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 1 DVD , 5 CD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
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Blu-ray DVD
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The Who, Who Are You ( 1 Blu-ray DVD , 7 CD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Super Deluxe Edition ] ***
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World
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ATEEZ, Ashes to Light ( UMe ) [ 2025 Release ]
Jimin (BTS), MUSE ( BigHit Music ) [ from 2024 ] ***
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Blues
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Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Ten Years After, Ssssh—2025 ( 3 CD ) ( Chrysalis )
[ from 1969; Deluxe Edition; with 2025 Stereo Mix ] ***
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Soundtracks, Cast Recordings and Television
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Various Artists,
Hamilton: 10 Shots—Highlights from
the Original Broadway Cast Recording
( Atlantic Catalog Group ) [ from 2015 ] ***
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LP / VINYL
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Avatar, Don’t Go in the Forest ( Black Waltz AB ) [ 2025 Release ]
Battle Beast, Steelbound ( Nuclear Blast )
[ 2025 Release; Transparent Curaçao Blue Vinyl ]
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Crystal Clear Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through
the Open Window, 1956–1963 Highlights ( 4 LP )
( Legacy Recordings ) [ 2025 Archival Release; Box Set ] ***
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( 2 LP ) ( Republic Records ) [ 2025 Release ]
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( 2 LP ) ( Republic Records )
[ 2025 Release; The Dead Bluebell Edition; Turquoise Vinyl ]
New Order, Power, Corruption & Lies 2020 ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ from 1983; Remastered ] ***
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Radiohead,
Hail to the Thief—Live Recordings 2003–2009 ( XL Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Live Release ] ***
Addison Rae, Addison ( Columbia Records Group ) [ 2025 Release ]
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 2 LP )
( BMG ) [ 2025 Collection; Transparent Green/Orange Vinyl ] ***
KT Tunstall, Eye to the Telescope ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ Debut from 2004; Stargazer Edition; Blue/Pink Vinyl ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 4 LP ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Half–Speed Mastered ] ***
Various Artists, Killed by Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ( BMG )
[ 2025 Release; 50th Anniversary Tribute; A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ]
Reba McEntire, The Hits ( MCA Nashville ) [ 2025 Collection ] ***
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
The Beatles: John Lennon & Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band,
Happy Xmas War Is Over ( Capitol )
[ from 1971; Green Vinyl Single ] ***
The Beatles: Sir Paul McCartney,
Wonderful Christmastime ( Capitol )
[ from 1979; Canary Yellow Vinyl Single ] ***
Bing Crosby, White Christmas ( 7" Single ) ( Geffen )
[ from 1947; White Vinyl Single ] ***
John Lennon & Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band,
Happy Xmas War Is Over ( Capitol )
[ from 1971; Green Vinyl Single ] ***
Sir Paul McCartney, Wonderful Christmastime ( Capitol )
[ from 1979; Canary Yellow Vinyl Single ] ***
Various Artists, Soundtrack of “The Lost Boys” ( Friday Music Two )
[ from 1987; Clear Halloween Edition ] ***
Ludwig Göransson,
Score of “Sinners” ( 2 LP ) ( Mutant ) [ 2025 Horror Film ]
Various Artists, Soundtrack of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” ( 2 LP )
( Atlantic Catalog Group ) [ from 2010 ] ***
Various Artists,
Hamilton: 10 Shots—Highlights from
the Original Broadway Cast Recording
( Atlantic Catalog Group )
[ from 2015; Amazon Exclusive; Angelica’s Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through
the Open Window, 1956–1963 ( 8 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
The Lumineers, The Lumineers—Songline ( Dualtone Music Group )
[ from 2012; 12 All–New Versions of Fan Favorite Songs;
Amazon Exclusive Songline Series ] ***
Falco, Falco 3 ( Sony Import ) [ from 1985 ] ***
Addison Rae, Addison ( Columbia Records Group ) [ 2025 Release ]
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 2 LP )
( BMG ) [ 2025 Collection; Transparent Green/Orange Vinyl ] ***
OutKast, Stankonia ( 3 LP ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ from 2000; 25th Anniversary Edition ] ***
Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia ( 2 LP ) ( Columbia Records Group )
[ from 2024; Color Vinyl ] ***
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Oldies
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Faces, Early Steps ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ Early Steps by Faces from 1969 ] ***
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Electronic / Dance
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Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 5 CD , 1 DVD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
Falco, Falco 3 ( 3 CD ) ( Sony Import )
[ from 1985; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 3 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Definitive Career–Spanning Collection; Deluxe ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( BMG )
[ 2025 Collection ] ***
Various Artists, Now 80s: 1985—Part Two ( 4 CD ) ( Universal UK ) ***
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Rap
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Tyler, The Creator,
Chromakopia ( Columbia Records Group ) [ from 2024 ] ***
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*** From the
vaults
Updated October 23, 2025
Right Now
Rock- Avatar, Don’t Go in the Forest ( Black Waltz AB ) [ 2025 Release ]
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 CD ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Kate Bush, The Best of the Other Sides ( Fish People )
[ 2025 Collection from The Other Sides (2019) ] ***
The Cars, Heartbeat City ( 5 CD ) ( Elektra Catalog Group )
[ from 1984; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Cowboy Junkies, One Soul Now ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ from 2004; Yellow Marble Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through the Open Window, 1956–1963
( 8 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through the Open Window,
1956–1963 Highlights ( 2 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release ] ***
Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 5 CD , 1 DVD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
Faces, Early Steps ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ Early Steps by Faces from 1969 ] ***
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( Republic Records ) [ 2025 Release ]
Lunatic Soul,
The World Under Unsun ( 2 CD ) ( Inside Out Music )
[ 2025 Release ]
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Pulp, Different Class 30 ( 2 CD ) ( Universal UK ) [ from 1995 ] ***
Radiohead,
Hail to the Thief—Live Recordings 2003–2009 ( XL Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Live Release ] ***
Ten Years After, Ssssh—2025 ( 3 CD ) ( Chrysalis )
[ from 1969; Deluxe Edition; with 2025 Stereo Mix ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection
( 3 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Definitive Career–Spanning Collection; Deluxe ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( BMG )
[ 2025 Collection ] ***
KT Tunstall, Eye to the Telescope ( 4 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Debut from 2004; Stargazer Edition ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 7 CD , 1 Blu-ray DVD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Super Deluxe Edition ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 2 CD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Various Artists,
Now 80s: 1985—Part Two ( 4 CD ) ( Universal UK ) ***
Tributes- Various Artists, Killed by Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ( BMG )
[ 2025 Release; 50th Anniversary Tribute; A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ]
DVD- Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 1 DVD , 5 CD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
Blu-ray DVD- The Who, Who Are You ( 1 Blu-ray DVD , 7 CD ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Super Deluxe Edition ] ***
World- ATEEZ, Ashes to Light ( UMe ) [ 2025 Release ]
Jimin (BTS), MUSE ( BigHit Music ) [ from 2024 ] ***
Blues- Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Ten Years After, Ssssh—2025 ( 3 CD ) ( Chrysalis )
[ from 1969; Deluxe Edition; with 2025 Stereo Mix ] ***
Soundtracks, Cast Recordings and Television- Various Artists,
Hamilton: 10 Shots—Highlights from
the Original Broadway Cast Recording
( Atlantic Catalog Group ) [ from 2015 ] ***
LP / VINYL- Avatar, Don’t Go in the Forest ( Black Waltz AB ) [ 2025 Release ]
Battle Beast, Steelbound ( Nuclear Blast )
[ 2025 Release; Transparent Curaçao Blue Vinyl ]
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Blondie, No Exit ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ from 1999; Expanded and Remastered; Crystal Clear Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through
the Open Window, 1956–1963 Highlights ( 4 LP )
( Legacy Recordings ) [ 2025 Archival Release; Box Set ] ***
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( 2 LP ) ( Republic Records ) [ 2025 Release ]
Florence + The Machine,
Everybody Scream ( 2 LP ) ( Republic Records )
[ 2025 Release; The Dead Bluebell Edition; Turquoise Vinyl ]
New Order, Power, Corruption & Lies 2020 ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ from 1983; Remastered ] ***
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
Radiohead,
Hail to the Thief—Live Recordings 2003–2009 ( XL Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Live Release ] ***
Addison Rae, Addison ( Columbia Records Group ) [ 2025 Release ]
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 2 LP )
( BMG ) [ 2025 Collection; Transparent Green/Orange Vinyl ] ***
KT Tunstall, Eye to the Telescope ( 2 LP ) ( BMG )
[ Debut from 2004; Stargazer Edition; Blue/Pink Vinyl ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( 4 LP ) ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
The Who, Who Are You ( Geffen )
[ Classic from 1978; Half–Speed Mastered ] ***
Various Artists, Killed by Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ( BMG )
[ 2025 Release; 50th Anniversary Tribute; A Punk Tribute to Motörhead ]
Reba McEntire, The Hits ( MCA Nashville ) [ 2025 Collection ] ***
Ana Popović, Dance to the Rhythm ( Electric Heel ) [ 2025 Release ]
The Beatles: John Lennon & Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band,
Happy Xmas War Is Over ( Capitol )
[ from 1971; Green Vinyl Single ] ***
The Beatles: Sir Paul McCartney,
Wonderful Christmastime ( Capitol )
[ from 1979; Canary Yellow Vinyl Single ] ***
Bing Crosby, White Christmas ( 7" Single ) ( Geffen )
[ from 1947; White Vinyl Single ] ***
John Lennon & Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band,
Happy Xmas War Is Over ( Capitol )
[ from 1971; Green Vinyl Single ] ***
Sir Paul McCartney, Wonderful Christmastime ( Capitol )
[ from 1979; Canary Yellow Vinyl Single ] ***
Various Artists, Soundtrack of “The Lost Boys” ( Friday Music Two )
[ from 1987; Clear Halloween Edition ] ***
Ludwig Göransson,
Score of “Sinners” ( 2 LP ) ( Mutant ) [ 2025 Horror Film ]
Various Artists, Soundtrack of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” ( 2 LP )
( Atlantic Catalog Group ) [ from 2010 ] ***
Various Artists,
Hamilton: 10 Shots—Highlights from
the Original Broadway Cast Recording
( Atlantic Catalog Group )
[ from 2015; Amazon Exclusive; Angelica’s Vinyl ] ***
Bob Dylan,
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through
the Open Window, 1956–1963 ( 8 CD ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ 2025 Archival Release; Deluxe Edition; Box Set ] ***
The Lumineers, The Lumineers—Songline ( Dualtone Music Group )
[ from 2012; 12 All–New Versions of Fan Favorite Songs;
Amazon Exclusive Songline Series ] ***
Falco, Falco 3 ( Sony Import ) [ from 1985 ] ***
Addison Rae, Addison ( Columbia Records Group ) [ 2025 Release ]
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 2 LP )
( BMG ) [ 2025 Collection; Transparent Green/Orange Vinyl ] ***
OutKast, Stankonia ( 3 LP ) ( Legacy Recordings )
[ from 2000; 25th Anniversary Edition ] ***
Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia ( 2 LP ) ( Columbia Records Group )
[ from 2024; Color Vinyl ] ***
Oldies- Faces, Early Steps ( Rhino / Warner Records )
[ Early Steps by Faces from 1969 ] ***
Electronic / Dance- Sheena Easton,
Strut: Vol 2—The Complete EMI Recordings ( 5 CD , 1 DVD )
( Cherry Pop UK ) [ Box Set ] ***
Falco, Falco 3 ( 3 CD ) ( Sony Import )
[ from 1985; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( 3 CD ) ( BMG )
[ Definitive Career–Spanning Collection; Deluxe ] ***
Thompson Twins,
Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection ( BMG )
[ 2025 Collection ] ***
Various Artists, Now 80s: 1985—Part Two ( 4 CD ) ( Universal UK ) ***
Rap- Tyler, The Creator,
Chromakopia ( Columbia Records Group ) [ from 2024 ] ***
*** From the vaults