The Vinyl Vault (2025)

06/07/2024

Episode 56 AC/DC HIGHWAY TO HELL

Hiya!

Part a celebration of this magnificent album, part a tribute to Bon Scott's otherworldly voice, and part a deep dive into his death: A sad, complex story and one that many still have different theories on...

Hope you like what I did with this one - Dominik

29/06/2024

Episode #55 Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet.

Hiya!!!

Well, well, well... there is a cracking story in this one. About why I never really took to Bon Jovi because of what Jon Bon Jovi did to me personally. And whether I can forgive him and learn to truly love this band and he in 2024. You know when it airs, yeah? No? OK. 5pm PACIFIC / 9pm ATLANTIC across Canada etc etc except Newfoundland etc etc

Cheers

Dominik

22/06/2024

Hiya!!

Episode #53 Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps.

I don't think as Canadians we celebrate Neil Young enough. For me he is the greatest gift our country gave to music. And in this show I'll try and explain why.

God, I love this album!! And what a live act Neil is!!

You probably know the on air times by now... but incase you are drunk or stoned it's 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic today and 11pm Newfoundland tomorrow.

Cheers!

Dominik

15/06/2024

Episode 52 Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?

Hiya!!!

You may notice there aren't as many scribbled notes on my album sheet as usual. Why not? Because every note of this album is imprinted upon my heart as I was lucky enough to be at the centre of this universe when the album came out. I have witnessed NOTHING like the fervour for this band EVER. It was glorious. What was it like though... for you? In Canada?

Was it as big a deal? What CANADIAN band have you witnessed explode into the bigtime like Oasis did in 90s UK?

Episode airs today 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all zones in between on the Stingray Rock Radio Network.

Dominik

08/06/2024

The most underrated Queen album and possibly the most underrated rock album EVER tonight! Join me in 10 mins across Canada on the Stingray Rock Radio network for this belter!

01/06/2024

OMG IT'S BEEN A WHOLE YEAR OF THE SHOW!!

#50 The Beatles - Revolver

What do you do when faced with a milestone show in the series? Pick what is arguably the most joyously creative record ever made by the greatest band in the history of music.

Join me for this gorgeousness at 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all the zones in between.

Thanks for your support over the last year, this has been the most wonderful show to make.

Dominik

25/05/2024

Hiya!

Episode 49 Genesis - Genesis 1983

Challenging my old opinions with this one. I love Peter Gabriel Prog Genesis but always found Phil Collins too irritating to "love" his Genesis era.

When I listen back to it... well... tune in for a few surprises.

And OBVIOUSLY a frank discussion about the problems with that Illegal Alien song....

Saturday 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all other time zones in between in God's country on the Stingray Rock Radio Network.

(Sunday 11pm Newfoundland. God likes that place too. LOVES it, actually!)

Cheers!

Dominik

18/05/2024

Hiya!

Episode 48 MEAT LOAF - BAT OUT OF HELL

An absolute joy writing this episode. I love every single note of this album and have made it a great deep dive into Jim Steinman's masterful way of songwriting, Meat Loaf's actingsinging and the third crucial member who made this album zing.

Join me Today 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all the lovely time zones in between.

(11pm Sunday Newfoundland)

Cheers!

Dominik

11/05/2024

Hiya!

EPISODE 47 WEEZER - WEEZER (the BLUE album)

Posting this 24 hrs before transmission because it's another of those albums that has such a huge place in my life.

The first band I remember who were the same kind of nerdy geek I was, made ZERO attempt to hide it and made UTTERLY JOYFUL music that married 60s pop with 90s grunge in pockets of total effervescence.

You can't help but smile when you hear this album, and lord knows we can't get enough smiles in 2024.

Join me Saturday 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic or Sunday 11pm Nfld for this one!

Dominik

04/05/2024

Hiya! I cannot think of a more distinctive voice in rock than Chrissie Hynde's. But what IS it about her? Other singers have more range... more techincal ability... more histrionics... in this week's show I try to work out what it is about her through this marvellous album that still sounds absolutely superb in 2024.

Join me 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic across the Stingray Rock Radio Network in Canada.

Cheers!

Dominik

27/04/2024

Hiya!

Posting this one the night before because it is SUCH a personal one for me.

Episode #45 Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast.

It's the story of a band who make songs - and song/album covers - that are so vivid and eloquent. A band who tell such epic stories in songs with melodies that are as good as any in pop music.

It's also the story of the person who introduced me to this band.

It's possibly the best Vinyl Vault yet. And it goes off Saturday 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic and all the places and times in Canada in between.

Dominik

20/04/2024

Hiya!

Episode 44 Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed.

Did this album herald the end of the sunny innocence of the sixties and open the gates for the dark seventies?

That question. And drugs. A lot of stuff about drugs.

And the song that scares me more than any other. Even today.

Join me for this 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and whatever timezone in between you are chilling in Canada.

Cheers!

Dominik

13/04/2024

Hiya!

Episode 43 Offspring - Smash

1994. One of the the truly great years for albums but this one never gets mentioned with the top ones. And that is criminal. A massively political album that doesn't just set out to whine about how miserable life is but sets forth a blueprint to improve it.

Power. Pace. Energy. Passion. Commitment to a cause. This has everything. Join me to hear the why and the how at 5pm Pacific time 9pm Atlantic and all in between.

Dominik

06/04/2024

Hiya!

Episode 42 Bryan Adams Reckless

I went through something of a reassessment of Bryan Adams after I moved to Canada.

He was responsible for a horrible family occasion (story told in this show) and in the UK he wasn't seen as remotely cool.

BUT now I think this album could just be the most all-encompassing relationship song album to sing out loud on a night out in the history of rock and roll. I will tell you why at 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic and all Canadian timezones in between on the Stingray Rock Radio Network. And a fun time will be had by all!

Dominik

30/03/2024

Episode 41: Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms.

It was BEAUTIFUL to sink back into this album while writing this. It was like seeing an old friend after a long time. In this show I try to explain what makes Mark Knopfler a guitarist who is utterly unique AND why he is one of my favourite singers ever. I know. Nobody really thinks of him as a singer - but there is something he does with his voice better than anyone else. Join me for this at 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic today (11pm Sunday in Nfld)

23/03/2024

DOMINIK: Encore presentation of this one across Canada on the Stingray Rock Radio network in 50 mins just to ram home how much I think Joan Jett is THE most under-appreciated figure in the history of rock and roll. She changed the world. Hear me explain how and why.

(new episodes resume next week with Dire Straits Brothers in Arms)

16/03/2024

Tonight an encore presentation of the show most people have moaned about missing! :)

09/03/2024

Episode #40 Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd)

Simplicity. Dedication. Hard work. There's nothing complicated about this band or this album. But why is it still incredible?

Find out my theory tonight 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all times and places in between on whatever Stingray Rock Station is near you. (11pm Sunday Newfoundland)

(it involves bacon sandwiches!)

02/03/2024

Episode 39 Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory.

The most contemporary album of the series so far. The best-selling debut album this century and rightly so. A sonic masterpiece that shows Nu Metal doesn't have to be witless and moronic. It can be heart-rending and beautiful, with a kaleidoscope of tones and complexity, with metal AND rap, melody AND rage. I personally think this is one of the strongest shows of the series and I hope you can join me for it wherever you are in Canada at 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic tonight on your nearest Stingray Rock Radio Station.
(11pm tomorrow in Newfoundland.)

24/02/2024

Episode 38 CSNY - Deja Vu.
Musical bliss.
Harmony on record, total disharmony off it.
The chaos of drugs.
The 5th member of the band and
WHY those harmonies are so good.
There's a LOT to unpack in this one!
Today at 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic all the bits in between except 11pm Sunday Nfld.
Cheers! DD

18/02/2024

Episode 37: Judas Priest - British Steel. This has been on my list of albums to do since the series began. I am in awe of Rob Halford as a singer. And this episode has some really cool stuff about his technique, and his theories on what you need to do to be a great singer. Also, you know, the whole thing about how WITH THIS ALBUM THEY INVENTED HEAVY METAL!!! Join me for a joy filled episode shortly 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all in between.

10/02/2024

Episode 36: Bruce Springsteen Born To Run.
I had such a glorious time writing this one: immersing myself in these wonderful story songs, listening to Bruce's Autobiography of the same name on Audiobook (hugely recommended!) and trying to come up with a theory as to WHY he is different than the other story songwriters.

I think I came up with one... join me to find out 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic across Canada in just over an hour!

03/02/2024

Episode 35 Heart - Little Queen
Can't think of a bigger contrast to last week's episode with Motley Crue than this! How Ann and Nancy Wilson had to struggle against sexist attitudes to triumph with this BUT are we guilty of not acknowledging the OTHER members of the band by focussing on the amazing sisters. Also how those sisters shaped a music genre they don't sound anything like... join me today 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all the bits in between

27/01/2024

Episode 34 Motley Crue Girls Girls Girls

How Motley Crue became the biggest band with the smallest musical talent.

I mean that as a compliment.

They had ONE superb musician. And one UNPARALLELED musical genius.

This will all make sense if you tune in, trust me.

Saturday 5pm Pacific 9pn Atlantic
Sunday 11pm Newfoundland

20/01/2024

Episode 33 Supertramp - Even In The Quietest Moments.

Chill out with Supertramp and I while I ponder why this band are never listed in the ranks of greatest bands ever. This album alone shows they can make chart hits to match the Beatles and the Stones and prog monsters to match Pink Floyd and Genesis.

Tonight 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic across Canada

13/01/2024

Episode 32: Ozzy Osbourne Blizzard of Ozz.

How Ozzy came back from the (almost literally) dead thanks to a cast of truly incredible characters!

Airs in just under 2 hours across Canada 5pm Pacific 9 pm Atlantic etc etc

Join me!

Dominik

06/01/2024

Episode 31 David Bowie The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

Where do I start with this one? Is it the greatest story album ever? Was there ever anyone working at the level of David Bowie in terms of imagination and musicality?

I have a story from my own childhood about two people who - with the help of Bowie - changed my life and the way I viewed the world.

I hope you'll join me this evening 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and whatever time it is in your own lovely little Canadian Timezone! then.

30/12/2023

Episode 30 The Police Synchronicity.

For the final Vinyl Vault of 2023 I thought I'd ask the question... Is Synchronicity the greatest "final" album by a band ever? Also... were the Police REALLY the biggest band in the world when they released it? And why the Police were such a great band to listen to... for kids! Join me at 5pm Pacific / 9pm Atlantic and all the times in between - except Newfoundland who don't get me at all this week because I'll be doing the CRAZY 6 HOUR LIVE ROCK OF THE ATLANTIC ALL REQUEST PARTY all over Atlantic Canada tomorrow night at that time! Dominik

21/12/2023

EPISODE 29 A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

I present my compilation of these compilations and tell the story of a remarkable album series plus try and work out what makes a good and bad Christmas rock tune.

No scribbles in the Vinyl Vault Jotter Pad from me this week because I don't want to reveal the track listing in advance this time!

Airs Saturday 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all the times in between except Newfoundland who will get their sleigh bells and whistles Sunday 11pm

Merry Christmas! - Dominik

16/12/2023

Episode 28 Green Day - Dookie.

This week: The essential truth about life which Green Day tapped into with this album that resonated with people all over the world. How they made it something that was positive rather than negative and how they helped create the most emotionally intense genre of music ever.

Plus my FAVOURITE bonus tracks of the series so far!

Airs 5pm Pacific 9pm Atlantic and all the time zones in between in this great land of Canada!

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