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Spin It, Shelve It, Skip It: The BIG 3 Grunge Albums (Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden)
This week on Spin It, Shelf It, Skip It — we’re going ALL THINGS GRUNGE. 🎸🔥
Three legendary albums enter… but only one earns the ultimate honor: SPIN IT.
We’re breaking down and debating three of the most iconic records that shaped grunge, alternative rock, hard rock, and influenced metal for decades:
🌀 Pearl Jam — Ten
📀 Soundgarden — Superunknown
⏭️ Nirvana — Nevermind
Joining me this week is Rob Boylan from @WallofGain, and we go deep on riffs, vocals, production, songwriting, and legacy — with plenty of hot takes along the way.
💥 Which album still hits the hardest today?
💥 Which one gets put on the shelf (respectfully)?
💥 And which one are we skipping entirely?
If you’re into grunge, hard rock, 90s alternative, metal, and classic albums that shaped guitar music — you’re in the right place.
👇 Check Out Rob Boylan / Wall of Gain🎥 @WallofGain
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💬 Join the Discord:SPIN IT: ________
SHELF IT: ________
SKIP IT: ________
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31. Ticketmaster Broke Again… Metallica Sphere Presale Disaster
35:37||Season 4, Ep. 31In this video we break down the absolute chaos surrounding the Metallica Sphere ticket presales in Las Vegas.Legacy Fifth Members were supposed to get the first shot at tickets, but many longtime fans still couldn’t get seats due to Ticketmaster glitches, crashes, and endless queues.We talk about:• Legacy Fifth Members missing out on presale tickets• Ticketmaster website failures during every ticket drop• Whether Metallica made a mistake letting fans sign up for Fifth Member after the Sphere shows were announced• Why so many fans walked away frustrated• The bigger issue with Ticketmaster and concert ticketingThe demand for Metallica at the Sphere was insane, but the ticket buying experience left a lot of fans wondering:Was this a Ticketmaster failure… or did Metallica handle the presale wrong?Let us know in the comments:👉 Did you manage to get Metallica Sphere tickets?
Foo Fighters INTIMATE Dublin Show Review | The Academy | w/ Eric Strong & Rob Boylan (Wall of Gain)
32:09|Last night, Foo Fighters played a very intimate show at The Academy in Dublin — and it was something special.We’re breaking down everything that went down on the night — the atmosphere, the setlist, the crowd energy, and what it was like seeing a stadium-sized band in such a small room.🎤 Special guest Eric Strong was at the gig and gives us a full firsthand account of the experience — from the moment the band hit the stage to the final encore.🎸 I’m also joined by friend of the podcast Rob Boylan from Wall of Gain to dig into the performance, the sound, and where this show ranks among Foo Fighters’ best.If you love live music, rock gigs, and proper fan reactions — this one’s for you.👉 Check out Rob’s channel Wall of Gain here:https://www.youtube.com/@WallOfGain
29. GRUNGE TITLE MATCH: Pearl Jam “Vs.” vs Alice In Chains “Dirt” | Who Wins?
40:06||Season 4, Ep. 29In this episode, we put Pearl Jam’s Vs. (1993) up against Alice In Chains’ Dirt (1992) in a track-by-track album battleto see which one comes out on top.Two of the most iconic grunge / hard rock albums of the 90s go toe-to-toe — from “Go” vs “Them Bones” all the way to the final bell.🎙️ My guest today is Rob Boylan from the YouTube channel Wall of Gain!👉 Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@WallofGain👇 Drop your scorecard in the comments:Pearl Jam – Vs. or Alice In Chains – Dirt — who wins the fight?#PearlJam #AliceInChains #Grunge #90sRock #Dirt #Vs #TrackByTrack #AlbumBattle #HardRock
28. Slipknot (1999), Toxicity, Hybrid Theory — Which One Wins?
52:59||Season 4, Ep. 28Welcome back to Spin It, Skip It, or Shelve It — the show where we take iconic albums and decide their fate:🎧 SPIN IT (all-time replay)📀 SHELVE IT (respect it… but not revisiting)⏭️ SKIP IT (sorry, it’s a no)This episode is ALL things nu-metal, and we’re tackling three absolute giants:🔥 Slipknot — Slipknot (1999)🔥 System of a Down — Toxicity🔥 Linkin Park — Hybrid TheoryAnd joining me this week is Duncan from @NotAnotherRockPod — and let’s just say… there were some heatedrankings.👇 Drop your picks in the comments:Which one are you spinning, shelving, and skipping?🧷 Guest🎙️ Duncan — @NotAnotherRockPod🎧 Not Another Rock Pod (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/2bSrcarwRNir9D1HU0RRsK?si=edf658ab47324807🔗 Support + Community🖤 Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/srHQ47fnKm🔥 Support the channel on Patreon:https://patreon.com/ThatSoundPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=c#numetal #slipknot #systemofadown #linkinpark #toxicity #hybridtheory #spinit #musicpodcast #albumreview
26. Spin , Shelf ,Skip It Metallica Edition
39:09||Season 4, Ep. 26This week we discuss the black album, load and reload. this one gets interesting.
25. Metallica Deep Dive......And justice For All and Puppetz- Track Breakdown
37:20||Season 4, Ep. 25In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Boylan from the YouTube channel Wall of Gain for a deep dive into two of Metallica’s most iconic albums — Master of Puppets and …And Justice for All.I’m Gavin Malone, and together we listen through selected tracks from both records, breaking down our favourite moments, riffs, and sections, while also talking honestly about what works for us — and what doesn’t. From production choices and songwriting to performances and overall impact, nothing is off the table.These albums are cornerstones of Metallica’s legacy, but they still spark huge debate among fans — and we’re diving right into it.👇 Join the community & support the podcast💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/f39nqvg9Hy❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatSoundPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan🎙 Guest• Rob Boylan — Wall of Gain🔔 If you enjoyed the episode, like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let us know in the comments:Are you Team Puppets or Team Justice?
24. Black Label Society -1919 ETERNAL ALBUM REVIEW
11:08||Season 4, Ep. 24Today I’m diving into Black Label Society’s 1919 Eternal — one of Zakk Wylde’s heaviest, darkest, and most personal albums.Often overshadowed by later releases, 1919 Eternal carries real emotional weight. The album title comes from the year Zakk Wylde’s father was born, and this record is widely seen as a tribute to him — giving the album a depth that goes far beyond skulls, riffs, and biker imagery.In this video, I break down:• The meaning behind 1919 Eternal• The album’s sound and influences• A full track-by-track breakdown• Why this record still matters in the Black Label Society catalogueIf you’re into metal album deep dives, classic records, and honest reviews, you’re in the right place.⸻🔔 Support the Channel🎧 Join the Discord community:https://discord.gg/f39nqvg9Hy🔥 Support on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ThatSoundPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fanYour support helps keep the channel independent and allows for more deep-dive album reviews like this one.⸻🤘 Let Me KnowWhere does 1919 Eternal rank for you in the Black Label Society discography?Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇Like the video if you enjoyed it, and subscribe for more metal album reviews.⸻#BlackLabelSociety #1919Eternal #ZakkWylde #MetalAlbumReview #HeavyMetal#GrooveMetal #AlbumReview #MetalYouTube #MetalCommunity #ClassicMetal
23. Spin It-Shelf it-Scrap it
27:52||Season 4, Ep. 23In this episode of Spin It • Shelf It • Skip It, we take on three classic albums from AC/DC’s legendary Bon Scott era and decide their fate:💿 High Voltage (1976)💿 Let There Be Rock (1977)💿 Highway to Hell (1979)Which album deserves to stay on the turntable?Which one earns a permanent spot on the shelf?And which one are we skipping?🎧 This episode is proudly brought to you by That Sound Podcast and Wall of Gain.👇 Join the conversation 👇Let us know in the comments: • Which album would you Spin, Shelf, and Skip? • Are there any albums or bands you’d like us to review on a future episode?Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more music debates, album reviews, and rock ‘n’ roll discussions! 🤘