Sophomore Standouts

We lift up the covers and debate which songs are better than the originals. Plus: Hydrox, avocado, and eggs with two yolks. Really.

We’re talking awesome rock trios.

When is a supergroup not a supergroup?

Our love letter to KISS. Special guest: Billy Bollotino, long-time director of CONAN (TBS) and producer of The Chow Line (YouTube).

We’re talking about influential, undeniable, and indisputable female heroes of rock.

Our love letter to Van Halen.

What bands produced amazing SECOND ALBUMS and avoided the sophomore jinx? Nirvana, Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Lou Reed, T. Rex, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Beastie Boys . . . and Dexys Midnight Runners??

The songs and artists we’re embarrassed to admit we like, why Tommy hates power ballads, and … Guy Fieri? Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Buffett, disco, "We Are The Champions," Journey, Prince, REO Speedwagon, Kiss, Night Ranger, and more!

When you can't attend concerts, a live album is the next best thing - even if it's not *totally* live. Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Clash, and more!

Welcome to Vinyl Salad! This is only the beginning of the adventure. Who we are, growing up in (Yonkers) New York in the 1970s, and unforgettable rock and roll! Join us as we remember the joys of walking to the record store and buying vinyl, the excitement of late night classic rock FM radio, and the thrilling rise of new wave music!