Box Sets! Post-punk, Goth, Shoegaze, Dream Pop! Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-09 | Hello! Today I'm showing off 2 brand new CD Boxsets that just arrived. Cherry Stars Collide focuses on Dream Pop, Shoegaze and Ethereal Rock, covering the years 1986-1995. It includes 65 tracks spread out over 4 discs with an extensive booklet of liner notes. Young Limbs Rise Again is a 5 disc set with an 80-page hardcover book, documenting the music and scene around the legendary Bat Cave nightclub in London from 1982-1985.... Goth, Post-punk, Industrial, New Wave, Psychobilly and more. Both are highly recommended! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel. :)Cherry Stars Collide (some of the bands): The Chameleons, Dead Can Dance, The Sundays, The Cranberries, Frazier Chorus, Talk Talk, Shelleyan Orphan, Cranes, Lush, The Wake, The Ocean Blue, Lycia, Mazzy Star, Bel Canto and more. Cherry Red Records (2023)Young Limbs Rise Again (some of the bands): The Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Virgin Prunes, The Cult, Joy Division, Specimen, Christian Death, Killing Joke, Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds, Echo and the Bunnymen, New Order, X Mal Deutschland and more. Edsel Records / Demon Music Group (2023)* Videos referenced *Depeche Mode Album Ranking Video: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #boxset #cds #goth #postpunk #shoegaze #dreampop #ethereal #industrial #batcave #cherrystarscollide #younglimbsriseagain
My Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2024 (January - April) Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2024-01-19 | Discussing 14 of my most anticipated / upcoming new studio albums from: New Model Army, Topographies, Modern English, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Anja Huwe, Waxahatchee, Ride, Khruangbin, Still Corners and James - with upcoming reissues from The Darling Buds, Bill Fay, Virgin Prunes and Xmal Deutschland.For more info on the albums discussed: http://brethelm.blogspot.com/2024/01/my-most-anticipated-album-releases-of.htmlPlaylist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SaqKknXdh0zoP11XErPkbQm&si=7rIU1U33f5ae_1UQ* Videos / Links referenced *The Best Albums of 2023: youtu.be/j6vfwQPlvUMVirgin Prunes / Friday on the Turntable episode: youtu.be/eJN6ESKgbiQ?si=JYr8lCXjijQzYCf-Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinylcommunity #vinyl #records
Vinyl Finds: Nov / Dec 2023 Highlights - Paisley Underground Grail & RSD Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2024-01-13 | Hello! I'm back showing highlights of records (and 1 CD boxset) we purchased from November through December 2023 - including a grail record for me and one for Sarah!.Includes albums from: The Darling Buds, Rainy Day (Opal, Dream Syndicate, Bangles, Rain Parade), Gavin Friday (Virgin Prunes, Bono), Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, OMD, Sinead O'Connor, Trashcan Sinatras, Snoopy Dogg, L7 and Mercyful Fate.* Videos / Links referenced *The Best Albums of 2023: youtu.be/j6vfwQPlvUMVinyl Tag 2024: youtu.be/tPWZ2NGwuF025 Best Songs of Sinead O'Connor: youtu.be/aXK-V5CU7IkThe Rain Parade /Paisley Underground feature: youtu.be/wiy7Wje1h-E?si=6gQOMKrvRUNfufvvOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinylcommunity #vinyl #records
Vinyl Tag 2024 - 20 Questions About Music & Records Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2024-01-05 | This is Vinyl Tag 2024. Answering 20 questions about music and record collecting posed by @robwalkerletthemusicplay* Videos / Links referenced *The Best Albums of 2023: youtu.be/j6vfwQPlvUMDead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMSmashing Pumpkins - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/GP5hG5Pjm8c1 Album for Every Year of My Life: youtu.be/T30s5300EYcVinyl Community channels mentioned:@pc31thevinylpoliceman @retromusings @vinylreckoning @playvinylinthemilkynight1879 @CraigsVinylPlethora @mrhoffame Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinylcommunity #vinyltag #vinyltag2024
10 Best Vinyl Reissues of 2023 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2024-01-02 | What a year 2023 was for vinyl reissues! Here are 10 of my favorites.* Videos / Links referenced *The Best Albums of 2023: youtu.be/j6vfwQPlvUMThe Cult - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutADead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #reissues #2023 #grantgreen #artpepper #herbiehancock #nedsatomicdustbin #thinlizzy #lush #thehouseoflove #Brendanperry #thecult #thecranberries
The Best Albums of 2023 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-12-31 | My choices for the 10 Best Albums of 2023 plus 3 honorable mentions!Here's the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SYkurJwuHYD5iGw-CNIw3Zz&si=Aq7ah2m2yG0tzS7N* Videos / Links referenced *Depeche Mode: Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wDepeche Mode: Memento Mori Review: youtu.be/aB55U15VvHoDepeche Mode: Ranking the Songs: youtu.be/e0BXcUVdzqcThe Best Albums of 2023... so far (mid-year list): youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#bestalbums #2023 #albumsoftheyear #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylcollection #nationoflanguage #morganwade #depechemode #oliviarodrigo #thechurch #slowdive #myrkur #emmaanderson #kimpetras #korine #newmodelarmy #james #genelovesjezebel
Vinyl Finds: October 2023- Massive Haul - Myrkur, Van Halen, JAMC, Pale Saints, Brendan Perry & more Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-10-28 | October 2023 has been an incredibly fruitful month for new releases & reissues. Here are some highlights that we took home. Includes records from Myrkur, Van Halen, Danzig, Brendan Perry (Dead Can Dance), Pale Saints, The Cranberries, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Fields of the Nephilim, John Carpenter and Ministry.* Videos / Links referenced *Dead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums with Peter Ulrich: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMBest Albums of 2023 so far: youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #thecranberries #johncarpenter #danzig #palesaints #fieldsofthenephilim #chipwickham #ministry #myrkur #thejesusandmarychain #vanhalen #brendanperry #4ad #beggarsarkive
5 of My Favorite Horror Movie Soundtracks on Vinyl Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-10-13 | Happy Friday the 13th! In this video I'm showing off 5 of my favorite horror movie soundtracks. Let me know what some of your favorites are!Links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #soundtracks #soundtrack #horrorsoundtrack #johncarpenter #harrymanfredini #fridaythe13th #thething #thefog #childrenofthecorn #halloween #mondo #deathwaltz #waxwork
Vinyl Finds (and more): September 2023 Pt. 2 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-10-04 | Lots to show in Part 2 of my September 2023 Vinyl Finds.* Videos / Links referenced *September 2023 Vinyl Finds Pt. 1: youtu.be/hUa42E3LhkkSmashing Pumpkins - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/GP5hG5Pjm8cSmashing Pumpkins - 25 Best Non-Album Songs: youtu.be/gVSAQHIwSucBest Albums of 2023 so far: youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #rem #pil #morganwade #boweryelectric #thehouseoflove #flotsamandjetsam #livingcolour #cds #dvd #killingjoke #billycorgan #johncarpenter #escapefromnewyork #thomyorke #madseason #slowdive
Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 - Interesting Titles / My Picks Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-10-03 | A rundown of interesting titles & my picks from the Record Store Day 2023 US list.Check out the full RSDBF list for the US: recordstoreday.com* Videos / Links referenced *Record Store Day 2023 Ginormous Vinyl Haul: youtu.be/LAxRTrVsxJkBest Albums of 2023 so far: youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #rsd #recordstoreday #recordstoreday2023 #blackfriday #kimpetras #davidj #bauhaus #loveandrockets #scarlettjohansson #gramparsons #emmylouharris #inxs
Smashing Pumpkins - 25 Best Non-Album Songs Ranked Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-09-29 | We're back with Part 2 in our Smashing Pumpkins Extravaganza. This time we're each ranking our favorite 25 non-album songs. If you missed Part 1 (Smashing Pumpkins Album Ranking from Gish through ATUM) head over there: youtu.be/GP5hG5Pjm8cJoining me once again is Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow), writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow) and making their debut appearance, Kevin Larkin Angioli.We look forward to interacting with you in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe & turn on the notification bell to keep up to date on all of the latest videos.PLAYLISTS: Bret: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SbsMEOrgfaxCyKrQdGLq-0v&si=nUiovvTO5WMtBu8iKevin: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPi9fp7qvYMXTqyAtuOBX3QWeZqF57j1w&si=yye55_y1L6nhLbZCFrank: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGUZjaMFfX69VSqXeTflCz8k&si=i5yvUHy37RFMjRj9Greg: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6Ne6NBkIz-E4akk2cDj_GFk&si=3tUE6KYHg0drQ5x2Other links to investigate:BRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetGREG'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardrop* Videos referenced *Smashing Pumpkins - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/GP5hG5Pjm8cCocteau Twins - Ranking the Albums & Non-Album Songs: youtu.be/FG2F1Nlq-bw?si=_H1f-i8M-PxkT8JPDead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMCherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqc#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #smashingpumpkins #billycorgan #jamesiha #darcywretzky #gish #siamesedream #melloncollieandtheinfinitesadness #adore #machina #zeitgeist #oceania #monumentstoanelegy #shinyandohsobright #cyr #atum #chicago #90s
Smashing Pumpkins - Ranking the Albums (Gish through ATUM) Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-09-26 | It's time for a new artist album ranking discussion. This time around, it's The Smashing Pumpkins - ranking not only the 12 studio albums - in Part 2, 25 of their best non-album tracks:youtu.be/gVSAQHIwSucJoining me once again is Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow), writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow) and making their debut appearance, Kevin Larkin Angioli.We look forward to interacting with you in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe for the upcoming Part 2 feature and to keep up to date on all of the latest videos.PLAYLISTS: Bret: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SaU74k31l05XjmiJHgZnT8H&si=G8HMbm6Xp_CtsLh1Kevin: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPi9fp7qvYMWjNcQ5sWP1cKWU4P39caEd&si=MA8z0IVAaK1ARl8dFrank: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGW-vziwOKLotT_EdLxLo0zP&si=7JVqX_ahbL5gTRKtGreg: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6Pt29WusVzniP8a0A1LMcZE&si=C813bNALLF439FQjOther links to investigate:BRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetGREG'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardrop* Videos referenced *Cocteau Twins - Ranking the Albums & Non-Album Songs: youtu.be/FG2F1Nlq-bw?si=_H1f-i8M-PxkT8JPDead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMCherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqc#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #smashingpumpkins #billycorgan #jamesiha #darcywretzky #gish #siamesedream #melloncollieandtheinfinitesadness #adore #machina #zeitgeist #oceania #monumentstoanelegy #shinyandohsobright #cyr #atum #chicago #90s
Vinyl Finds: September 2023 Pt. 1 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-09-15 | Showing the generous birthday loot that I received. Records, CDs, Cassettes and more. Thank you for watching. :)That Oceans LP I showed is also available on Amazon, as well as Bandcamp. Here's an affiliate link: amzn.to/3RkcILpBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet* Video referenced *1 Album for Every Year of My Life: youtu.be/T30s5300EYc#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records
1 Album for Every Year of My Life Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-09-13 | A milestone birthday just took place. To reflect on my life through music, I'm choosing 1 record to show from every year of my life - starting in 2023 and going back to..... well, you'll just have to watch. :) Make sure to subscribe and take a look at the links below:The accompanying playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZIjfVemgIMDBs5RMyI_ZvF&si=cxusxlz0n6Tlh-0xBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetThe cover of Madonna's "Frozen": youtu.be/Gvk-1THG-zA?si=dk60aesAw3YTtvtl or projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/orchids-grew-here* Videos referenced *25 Best Albums of 1988: youtu.be/FTM2ShZWQBsDead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMThe Best Albums of 2023... so far: youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records
Vinyl Finds: August 2023 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-09-02 | Showing off highlights from August 2023's purchases. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like & subscribe! :)Artists shown: Dead or Alive, Art Pepper, Swamp Children, Jaz Coleman / Killing Joke, Juliana Hatfield Three, Cranes, The Cult, Eno / Cale and Smashing Pumpkins.* Videos / Links referenced *The Cult Album Ranking: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutAOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #deadoralive #artpepper #swampchildren #factoryrecords #jazcoleman #killingjoke #julianahatfield #cranes #musiconvinyl #thecult #Brianeno #johncale #smashingpumpkins
Cocteau Twins - Ranking the Albums & 15 Best Non-Album Songs Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-08-21 | This time we're ranking not only the 9 albums from Cocteau Twins, but also 15 of their best non-album tracks. Joining me once again is Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow) and writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow).We look forward to interacting with you in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest videos.PLAYLISTS: Bret (Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4Sb0tt6S_oG0TtHoGW6vAqETBret (Non-Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZTDgEatgIb5MPnDlA5oPA8Frank (Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGU4q_lybAXtGJyXlef9a0paFrank (Non-Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGVFrNP9_cAr-T-TD0IAS-h4Greg (Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6Pfe1LyhdjINGW4--LLcp42Greg (Non-Album): youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6NSOu2jFOKZqoH_qSJm35sbOther links to investigate:BRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetGREG'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardrop* Videos referenced *25 Best Albums of 1988: youtu.be/FTM2ShZWQBsDead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMCherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqc#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #cocteautwins #scotland #elizabethfraser #robinguthrie #simonraymonde #willheggie #lowlife #garlands #headoverheels #treasure #victorialand #themoonandthemelodies #bluebellknoll #heavenorlasvegas #fourcalendarcafe #milkandkisses #4ad #thespanglemaker #brethelm #gregfasolino #frankdeserto #postpunk #albumranking #4ad #4adrecords
5 Artists Not in My Collection - Vinyl Community Thread Response Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-08-19 | Today's video is a fun response to a thread going around the YouTube Vinyl Community started by Steve over at @alltheworldsastage899 ... 5 Artists Not in My Collection. BRET'S LINKS:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records
Sinéad OConnor: The 25 Best Songs Ranked with William from H.I. Art on the Edge Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-08-14 | A tribute to Sinéad O'Connor. I've enlisted William over at H.I. Art on the Edge to celebrate the amazing work of Sinéad O'Connor by sharing / ranking our 25 favorite songs in her catalog. I encourage you to listen in to the song choices at the YouTube playlist linked below. Thank you to William for his participation - don't forget to follow both his YT channel and FB page.PLAYLIST:Bret's Top 25 (some songs may not be available in their album form):youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SYYj1XUDLtE-Ds8iDnjS1HKWilliam's Top 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hykHuxatQGqlvQWi9YABa4ReLFY-JKjWILLIAM'S LINKS:YouTube - youtube.com/@UCIIu-5Ka3-dV4Lo4slpmqcQ Facebook - facebook.com/H.I.ArtontheEdgeBRET'S LINKS:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet* Videos / Links referenced *Dead Can Dance Album Ranking with Peter Ulrich: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGM#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #sineadoconnor #thelionandthecobra #idonotwantwhatihaventgot #nothingcompares2u #ireland #ranking #songranking
Vinyl Mail Day: Siouxsie (Mantaray) & Lush (4AD) - Long Awaited Reissues Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-08-08 | It was a great vinyl mail day. Long awaited vinyl reissues of long out-of-print albums from Siouxsie Sioux (Mantaray) and 4AD shoegazers, Lush (Spooky / Split / Lovelife)! Don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on the notification bell to keep up to date on my videos.Links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #lush #siouxsie #siouxsiesioux #siouxsieandthebanshees #4ad #shoegaze #goth #postpunk #dreampop #britpop
10 Albums Ive Listened to the Most - Vinyl Community Response Video Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-08-05 | Hopping onto a thread going around the VC... 10 Albums that I've Listened to the Most. Incredibly difficult to narrow down, but I made it through. :) Hope you enjoy!Links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #u2 #joydivision #gramparsons #James #psicom #shelleyanorphan #davidbowie #suede #thinlizzy #ginblossoms #petermurphy
Vinyl Finds: June / July 2023 - Grail, Gifts, REM Reissues & More! Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-07-28 | Showing off highlights from June / July 2023's purchases. It includes a grail, some gifts and a bunch of other cool stuff! Thanks for watching and don't forget to like & subscribe! :)Artists shown: Skinny Puppy, Love and Rockets, Charli XCX, Mdou Moctar, R.E.M. and Ned's Atomic Dustbin.* Videos / Links referenced *Dead Can Dance Album Ranking with Peter Ulrich: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGMBest Albums of 2023...so far: youtu.be/IfjlvDQ12j8Love & Rockets Album Ranking: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBsWhere's the Vinyl: youtu.be/MUnTU_Uz59QR.E.M. Album Ranking: youtu.be/sseWwJlARWYOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #loveandrockets #mdoumoctar #rem #charlixcx #nedsatomicdustbin #skinnypuppy
Dead Can Dance - Ranking the Albums with Drummer Peter Ulrich Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-07-10 | We are honored to have Peter Ulrich join us to discuss his excellent memoir - Drumming with Dead Can Dance and Parallel Adventures - and to reflect on the DCD legacy from album to album.We also welcome back Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow) and writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow). Greg, Frank and I rank the DCD catalog with some great insight from Peter. This was pretty amazing. :)We all look forward to interacting with you in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos.Link to Peter's book & solo album (Amazon affiliate links): amzn.to/3NO5CLO | amzn.to/3PM1mixPLAYLISTS: Bret: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZ55524BHc1HnT7ZTDhDApmFrank: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGX7LXBjIPH07smFEVo4cR5tGreg: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6M-KzujIE2HI7JNbVdWUOb7Other links to investigate:BRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetGuitar, Bass, Songwriting Lessons: http://www.brethelm.comGREG'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardrop* Videos referenced *Cherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqcOther recent album ranking videos:25 Best Albums of 1988: youtu.be/FTM2ShZWQBsThe Smiths: youtu.be/bqfh032RbxcDepeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wThe Cult: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutALove and Rockets: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBs#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #deadcandance #peterulrich #brendanperry #lisagerrard #spleenandideal #withintherealmofadyingsun #theserpentsegg #aion #intothelabyrinth #towardthewithin #spiritchaser #anastasis #dionysus #brethelm #gregfasolino #frankdeserto #postpunk #goth #darkwave #albumranking #4ad #4adrecords
The 10 Best Albums of 2023...so far Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-07-03 | Hello everyone! It's that time of year again. Tune in for a rundown of MY favorite 10 albums of the year so far. I've also collected my 3 favorite tracks from each album into a YouTube playlist - you can listen in at the link below. Thanks for watching and I look forward to your comments. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my new videos! And keep in mind... these are my picks, not yours. ;) - BretPlaylist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SaBjoesRqtSDkdfo3N1uNbl* Videos / Links referenced *Depeche Mode: Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wDepeche Mode: Memento Mori Review: youtu.be/aB55U15VvHoDepeche Mode: Ranking the Songs: youtu.be/e0BXcUVdzqcOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #korine #depechemode #iggypop #rebeccablack #margoprice #lanadelrey #kimpetras #thechurch #m83 #johncale #bestalbums #2023 #bestalbumsof2023
Vinyl Finds: May 2023 - Killing Joke, Gary Numan, John Foxx, Ghost, Ziggy Stardub Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-06-21 | Showing off highlights from May 2023's purchases. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like & subscribe! :)Artists shown: Gary Numan, Killing Joke, Easy Star All Stars, Ghost and John Foxx* Videos / Links referenced *1988 Best Albums: youtu.be/FTM2ShZWQBsThe Smiths - Ranking the Albums & Songs: youtu.be/bqfh032RbxcPsychedelic Furs - Ranking the Albums: youtu.be/-LGqrAZHJowUnto Ashes version of "My Dying Machine": youtu.be/Od6Eixw0UJQOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #garynuman #killingjoke #ghost #johnfoxx #easystarallstars
1988 - The Best Albums - Ranking 25 Favorites with Frank Deserto & Greg Fasolino Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-06-06 | Today we welcome back Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow) and new guest - writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow) - to each rank our 25 favorite albums from 1988! This video also includes 3 rounds of super fun trivia of all things 1988!I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos.PLAYLISTS:GREG'S 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6NpMUO9d8aq7jl_hzd06Cf4FRANK'S 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGVhkgUMZWacq2HXe30El6yWBRET'S 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SYUIx-nGhUH-3qYBRmMMFTjOther links to investigate:GREG'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardropBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetGuitar, Bass, Songwriting Lessons: http://www.brethelm.com* Videos referenced *Cherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqcOther recent album ranking videos:The Smiths: youtu.be/bqfh032RbxcDepeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wThe Cult: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutALove and Rockets: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBs#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #1988 #janesaddiction #thechurch #slayer #redtemplespirits #mightylemondrops #publicenemy #thesugarcubes #diedpretty #metallica #helloween #danzig #cocteautwins #u2 #Petermurphy #fishbone #asylumparty #thehouseoflove #james #livingcolour #steveearle #queensryche #rem #siouxsieandthebanshees #deadcandance #ranking #bestoftheyear
The Smiths - Ranking the Albums & Songs Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-05-22 | In tribute to the late Andy Rourke, my friend Frank Deserto and I quickly got together to have a chat about The Smiths - ranking the albums and our 25 favorite songs. I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos .Bret's playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZDlLAy3wDm8pPeH908wl-tFrank's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGWLm1XlgWkxl2roUu5aB4LnFRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardropBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet* Videos referenced *Cherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqcThe Psychedelic Furs Album Ranking: youtu.be/-LGqrAZHJowThe Psychedelic Furs Song Ranking: youtu.be/37HBS77g1jAOther recent album ranking videos:Depeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wThe Cult: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutALove and Rockets: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBs#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #thesmiths #manchester #howsoonisnow #andyrourke #johnnymarr #mikejoyce #morrissey #meatismurder #thequeenisdead #strangewaysherewecome #hatfulofhollow #louderthanbombs #ranking #ranked #albumranking #albumsranked #songranking #songsranked
4000 Subscriber Contest Drawing! Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-05-13 | There were 18 video responses to my 4000 Subscriber Contest! Thank you to everyone that sent congratulations and created responses.If you are one of the 2 winners, please send me a message at one of my social media platforms:Facebook: facebook.com/lifeonthisplanetInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetIf you're interested in checking out my band Audra: http://audra.bandcamp.comor you can always find us on any of the regular streaming platforms, i.e. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.Missed the original contest video? - youtu.be/V-RS0Vw50Lc
The Psychedelic Furs: Song Ranking - Top 25 with Frank Deserto Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-05-04 | My friend Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow) and I are back with Part 2 in our Psychedelic Furs Ranking Series. In this video we'll each be selecting and ranking our 25 favorite Psychedelic Furs songs. We are also including Richard Butler side projects and solo work, i.e. Love Spit Love, solo album, etc. Did you miss Part 1? Here it is: The Psychedelic Furs Album Ranking: youtu.be/-LGqrAZHJow* Correction: In reference to Richard Butler's solo album, I mentioned that Richard Butler was going through a divorce while making the album. I meant to say that both Jon Carin and Butler both lost their fathers during the process of this album. There is a dedication in the CD booklet for both of their fathers. I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos.PLAYLISTS:FRANK's 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGXCvSQk-trP1DFh2uqaDTa-BRET's 25: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4Sa1ghxfug3qP7VSLW09X7ZaOther links to investigate:FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardropBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet* Videos referenced *Cherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqcRichard Butler solo album review: youtu.be/hlQ7HjSBQTcWhere's the Vinyl?: 10 Albums in Need of a Reissue: youtu.be/MUnTU_Uz59QOther recent album ranking videos:Depeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wThe Cult: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutALove and Rockets: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBs#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #thepsychedelicfurs #psychedelicfurs #thefurs #richardbutler #timbutler #lovespitlove #talktalktalk #forevernow #mirrormoves #midnighttomidnight #bookofdays #worldoutside #madeofrain #postpunk #newwave #alternative #alternativerock #lovemyway #prettyinpink #theghostinyou #ranking #ranked #albumranking #songranking
The Psychedelic Furs - Ranking the Albums with Frank Deserto Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-05-03 | It's time for another artist ranking video for.... The Psychedelic Furs. I have a special guest ranker - my friend Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow - links below!) We'll be ranking the band's 8 studio albums from least favorite to absolute favorite. I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos - including The Psychedelic Furs Song Ranking, which will be posted tomorrow. *** Part 2 is now up - The Psychedelic Furs: Song Ranking youtu.be/37HBS77g1jAHere's a link to The Psychedelic Furs playlist with my 3 favorite songs from each album: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SbDYsmFOqWkkxlXefIiQ1_wOther links to investigate:FRANK'S LINKS:The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.comSystems of Romance: http://www.systemsofromance.com/blogPost-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardropBRET'S LINKSAudra: http://audra.bandcamp.comInstagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet* Videos referenced *Cherry Stars Collide Box Set review: youtu.be/2uk_o6VsPqcRichard Butler solo album review: youtu.be/hlQ7HjSBQTcOther recent album ranking videos:Depeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3wThe Cult: youtu.be/SY-X2SNuutALove and Rockets: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBs#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #thepsychedelicfurs #psychedelicfurs #thefurs #richardbutler #timbutler #lovespitlove #talktalktalk #forevernow #mirrormoves #midnighttomidnight #bookofdays #worldoutside #madeofrain #postpunk #newwave #alternative #alternativerock #lovemyway #prettyinpink #theghostinyou
Vinyl Finds: April 2023 - More RSD, 4AD, Post-punk, Synthpop, VCLT & more Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-28 | Showing off highlights from April 2023's purchases - including 2 more Record Store Day titles & an AMAZING VCLT gift from our friend in the Vinyl Community, James L (follow him on IG at the link below). Thanks for watching and don't forget to like & subscribe! :)Artists shown: Korine, The Wolfgang Press, The B-52s, The Cranberries, The Comsat Angels / Dream Command, T. Rex and The Sundays.* Videos / Links referenced *Record Stores Day 2023 Ginormous Haul: youtu.be/LAxRTrVsxJkJames L's Instagram: instagram.com/james_laubhan_Mike / Play Vinyl in the Milky Night's channel: youtube.com/@UCtILbR-_JCSMTM_gJZ5mwng Where's the Vinyl Pt2: youtu.be/i1iLXHYC5WoOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #trex #thewolfgangpress #4ad #theb52s #thecranberries #thecomsatangels #thesundays #korine #postpunk #vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #synthpop
Depeche Mode - Song Ranking: My Top 30 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-26 | In today's video... I'm ranking my 30 favorite Depeche Mode songs - as requested! If you missed my DM Album Ranking video or the review of their new album, Memento Mori, links are provided below. Don't forget to check out the accompanying playlist below - it includes my version of "Dreaming of Me." Thanks for watching!Here's the accompanying playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4Sak2ujOcharf_MvtX3P0XhX* Videos referenced *Depeche Mode Album Ranking: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3w'Memento Mori' album review: youtu.be/aB55U15VvHoAudra's version of "Dreaming of Me": youtu.be/J5_0giuf34kMy 2013 Depeche Mode Album Ranking Video: youtu.be/cpGOg1cJmiYOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #depechemode #mementomori #spirit #deltamachine #soundsoftheuniverse #playingtheangel #exciter #ultra #songsoffaithanddevotion #violator #musicforthemasses #blackcelebration #somegreatreward #constructiontimeagain #abrokenframe #speakandspell #martingore #davegahan #andrewfletcher #alanwilder #vinceclarke
The Record Store Day 2023 Ginormous Vinyl Haul Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-23 | ... And here are the "take-homes" from this year's Record Store Day!Titles from: The Cure, Miles Davis, Brownout, The Sisters of Mercy, Ian McCulloch, David J, The Temptations, The Pogues, Scott Weiland, Nico and Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall. I neglected to mention the titles we came up short on... The Cranberries - Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, T. Rex - Rockin' and Rollin'.If you missed my initial RSD rundown video, check it here: youtu.be/SQ0qLYBrN2YLife on this Planet Facebook - facebook.com/lifeonthisplanetAudra (my music): audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#thecure #recordstoreday #rsd #MilesDavis #Brownsabbath #thesistersofmercy #ianmcculloch #echoandthebunnymen #davidj #cookingvinyl #thetemptations #scottweiland #thepogues #nico #bossanova #demonmusicgroup #zia #ziarecords
4000 Subscribers! Contest & Thank You Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-19 | A huge milestone on my channel - I hit the 4000 subscriber mark! Thank you to everyone that has watched and supported my channel over the years. As described in the video, I'm having a little contest in celebration - please watch the video for the questions and rules. I've posted them below as a reminder.1. Great 4th albums2. The 4th song on an album is your favorite song on the album3. Four / 4 in the artist's name / album title / song title, etc4. Arizona-related artist, etc.**** Contest drawing & winners have been announced: youtu.be/Oopu2lTvk4IDeadline for a video response submission is May 03, 2023. I'll send 2 winners each 2 records from my band Audra. 2019's Dear Tired Friends (our fourth album) and the 2022 reissue of Going to the Theatre. Thank you all again!For more Audra: audra.bandcamp.com#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #audra
Wheres the Vinyl? Pt 2: 5 More Albums in Need of a Reissue Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-14 | Welcome! In this video I'm discussing 5 more albums that I would love to see get either a first time vinyl pressing or a long overdue reissue. Artists included: The Church, The Sundays, Cranes, U2/Brian Eno's collaboration: Passengers and James. If you missed Part 1, please visit the link below. Let me know which albums would be on your list.* Videos referenced *Where's the Vinyl Pt1: youtu.be/MUnTU_Uz59QJames Album Ranking: youtu.be/ueDRnc3AMC8The Church Album Ranking: youtu.be/4JS5mLnTb04Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #thesundays #cranes #passengers #u2 #brianeno #James #thechurch #records #albumreview
Metallica - 72 Seasons -Yellow & Black Swirl Vinyl Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-14 | Showing off the brand new Metallica album - 72 Seasons. This is the Walmart Exclusive on Yellow & Black Swirl Vinyl aka the Never Mellow Yellow edition. \m/Links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #metallica #72seasons #metal #walmartexclusive
Depeche Mode - Ranking the Albums from Speak and Spell to Memento Mori Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-05 | I'm back with this month's artist ranking video! This time we're taking a look at Depeche Mode. This is in essence, a re-ranking - as I ranked the complete DM catalog back in 2013 with my friend Jesse (link provided below). This time I'm flying solo, ranking their 15 studio albums from least favorite to absolute favorite. I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos.**** Just Added *** Depeche Mode - Ranking the Songs: My Top 30. Check out which songs made the cut: youtu.be/e0BXcUVdzqcHere's a link to the Depeche Mode playlist that I compiled: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZWz9mdTtnJZrfsCaIam2Ng* Videos referenced *Depeche Mode's 'Memento Mori' album review: youtu.be/aB55U15VvHoMy 2013 Depeche Mode Album Ranking Video: youtu.be/cpGOg1cJmiYAudra's version of "Dreaming of Me": youtu.be/J5_0giuf34kLove and Rockets Album Ranking: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBsOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #records #depechemode #mementomori #spirit #deltamachine #soundsoftheuniverse #playingtheangel #exciter #ultra #songsoffaithanddevotion #violator #musicforthemasses #blackcelebration #somegreatreward #constructiontimeagain #abrokenframe #speakandspell #martingore #davegahan #andrewfletcher #alanwilder #vinceclarke
Vinyl Finds: March 2023 - New Releases + Reissues Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-04-01 | Showing off highlights from March 2023's purchases. New releases, recent reissues and box sets. Includes a look at the Steven Wilson-curated Intrigue box set, the reissues of Gary Numan's Pure, Danzig 5 and Nancy & Lee Again with new releases from Depeche Mode and U2. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like & subscribe! :)* Videos referenced *Depeche Mode - Memento Mori - Album Review: youtu.be/aB55U15VvHo@mazzysmusic- Intrigue Vinyl Boxset Review: youtu.be/AxgOpTMck6E@StevenWilsonHQ - Intrigue In-depth Unboxing: youtu.be/KsJeQk5E6GAOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet #depechemode #u2 #danzig #garynuman #stevenwilson #intrigue #nancyandlee #postpunk #vinyl #vinylcommunity #boxset
Depeche Mode - Memento Mori - Review Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-29 | My thoughts on the new Depeche Mode album - Memento Mori. Thanks for watching - and don't forget to like & subscribe.*** Check out my Depeche Mode Album Ranking Video: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3w**** Just Added *** Depeche Mode - Ranking the Songs: My Top 30. Check out which songs made the cut: youtu.be/e0BXcUVdzqcLinks to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #depechemode #mementomori #records #andrewfletcher #albumreview
The Cult - Ranking the Albums from Dreamtime to Under the Midnight Sun Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-22 | I'm back with this month's artist ranking video! This time we're taking a look at The Cult - ranking their 11 studio albums from least favorite to absolute favorite. I look forward to seeing your own lists in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my latest videos.* I film these videos in one take with no editing. I accidentally referred to the 'Hidden City' album as 'Hidden Light.' I also said that the self-titled album came out in 1984. I do manage to say the correct year of 1994 a few moments later. :)Here's a link to The Cult playlist that I compiled: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZ6-PtV8z7EzHjAppzz9XTQ* Videos referenced *Love and Rockets Album Ranking: youtu.be/Qeeq8YrPNBsWhere's the Vinyl (10 Albums in Need of a Reissue): youtu.be/MUnTU_Uz59QBest Albums of 2022: youtu.be/KXq5fOlFNp8Other links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #thecult #ianastbury #billyduffy #goth #postpunk #rock #hardrock #dreamtime #love #electric #sonictemple #ceremony #beyondgoodandevil #bornintothis #hiddencity #underthemidnightsun
I-R-E-L-A-N-D Vinyl Community Thread from MGKBoston Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-17 | Happy St. Patrick's Day 2023! In this video I'm hopping on board a Vinyl Community thread started by @MGKBOSTON spelling out IRELAND with either the first letter of the artist's name or record title. I've taken it a step further - showing only Irish artists! Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on my videos.* Videos referenced *MGKBoston's original Ireland video: youtu.be/j2QFixW74dAOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #ireland #irish #stpatricksday #records #thinlizzy #u2 #jj72 #blueinheaven #mybloodyvalentine #thecranberries #virginprunes
10 Albums in Need of a Vinyl Reissue Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-15 | Welcome! In this video I'm discussing 10+ albums that I would love to see get either a first time vinyl pressing or a long overdue reissue. Let me know which albums would be on your list.* Videos referenced *Deconstruction: youtu.be/Lk1Stkzx67IRichard Butler (of the Psychedelic Furs): youtu.be/hlQ7HjSBQTcShelleyan Orphan: youtu.be/-f4bv6fAsVoOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet#vinyl #vinylcommunity #thecult #shelleyanorphan #nedsatomicdustbin #lovespitlove #sleepswiththefishes #hopesandoval #psychedelicfurs #petermurphy #deconstruction
Vinyl Finds: Jan / Feb 2023 - Bowie, Bunnymen, Iggy, Margo, Cardigans, Died Pretty, Thin Lizzy Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-10 | A brief discussion on our vinyl find highlights of January / February 2023 - there's also an amazing CD box set in there! Post-punk, Darkwave, Coldwave, Electronic, Synthpop, Synthwave, Classic Alternative, Alt Country, Classic Rock and Art Rock. Thank you for watching and don't forget to subscribe. :) Shoutout to @Lazerrus for the Midnight Danger recommendation!Tickets for the Xeno & Oaklander / Audra show on April 12th:wl.seetickets.us/event/Xeno-andOaklander/528955?afflky=13thFloorEntertainment* Videos referenced *RSD 2023 list rundown: youtu.be/SQ0qLYBrN2YVinyl Tag 2023: youtu.be/t9qERIeSZvIOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet
Record Store Day: 10 Favorite Past RSD Vinyl Releases Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-03-04 | After last week's rundown of interesting titles from the Record Store Day 2023 US & UK lists, I thought I'd come back with a retrospective on 10 of my favorite RSD titles of all-time. Please let me know what favorites standout in your collection of RSD releases... and don't forget to subscribe. :)* Videos referenced *RSD 2023 list rundown: youtu.be/SQ0qLYBrN2YBest Albums of 2022: youtu.be/KXq5fOlFNp8Best Albums of 1993: youtu.be/n2dILBttcxgOther links to investigate:Audra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet
Love & Rockets - Ranking the Albums (and Vinyl Box Set Unboxing) Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-02-25 | By far, my most popular series of videos have been my Album Rankings. I'm pleased to announce that I'm starting them back up with a complete album ranking of Love and Rockets. Tune in to see the order in which I place the seven L&R LPs. I look forward to reading your comments, so please share your own ranking below. P.S. If you stick around, I show off the new Love and Rockets Vinyl Box Set after the album ranking concludes - bonus!Listen to my Love & Rockets playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SYUTeDDAkvrI1P85XL_Cexm* Correction - Towards the end of the video I said the first 4 Bauhaus albums were released by Beggars Banquet. I meant to say the first 4 Love & Rockets albums, however the 2nd-4th Bauhaus albums were also in fact released by Beggars Banquet. :)Additional links to investigate:New Order Album Ranking - youtu.be/kQh5hu10HDADavid Bowie Album Ranking Pt 1 - youtu.be/L9yzLrMQ2FEDavid Bowie Album Ranking Pt 2 - youtu.be/3Cmai0cDEwAThe Cure Album Ranking - youtu.be/53BY3ViSuOgThe Church Album Ranking - youtu.be/4JS5mLnTb04U2 Album Ranking - youtu.be/Md_CzZ9GM50R.E.M. Album Ranking - youtu.be/sseWwJlARWYLove & Rockets - Express (Friday on the Turntable episode from 2013!) - youtu.be/2dHCArqhURQAudra (my music) - audra.bandcamp.comMy Instagram - instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet
Record Store Day 2023 - Interesting Titles from US/UK Lists Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-02-23 | A rundown of interesting titles from the Record Store Day 2023 US + UK lists.* Correction - The Sparks debut album was originally released in 1971 under the name Halfnelson, then re-released as Sparks in 1972.Links to check out:RSD US List - recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleasesRSD UK List - recordstoreday.co.uk/rsd-listMy Best Albums of 1993 video - youtu.be/n2dILBttcxgLife on this Planet Facebook - facebook.com/lifeonthisplanetAudra (my music): audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet
CD Tag 2023! - 20 Questions + Answers Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-02-18 | Here I am answering 20 questions about compact discs and music - it's CD Tag 2023!Check out Kostis's CD Tag origin video and channel here: @legopaidi Past videos mentioned:Vinyl Tag 2023: youtu.be/t9qERIeSZvIAdditional links:Audra (my music): audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetLycia's Bandcamp: lycia.bandcamp.com#vinylcommunity #records #cds #vc #cdtag #vinyl
20 Best Albums of 1983 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-02-11 | Welcome to a brand new episode of Friday on the Turntable. Virgos enjoy making lists. So here I am wishing 1983 a Happy 40th Birthday, reflecting upon my 20 favorite albums from that year. I lived it. If you missed last week's Best of 1993 video, link is provided below. * Correction - the singer of The Glove was Jeanette Landray - apologies on that mishap!Playlist link - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SY-nmZy0bodtdct-Hc-TM_zVideos referenced:15 Best Albums of 1993 - youtu.be/n2dILBttcxgDepeche Mode Album Ranking - youtu.be/cpGOg1cJmiY @pc31thevinylpoliceman Comsat Angels Album Ranking - youtu.be/u9fp9ZWZpK8New Order Album Ranking - youtu.be/kQh5hu10HDADavid Bowie Album Ranking Pt 1 - youtu.be/L9yzLrMQ2FEDavid Bowie Album Ranking Pt 2 - youtu.be/3Cmai0cDEwAGene Loves Jezebel's Promise [FotT] - youtu.be/51vvOcO1t6MThe Cure Album Ranking - youtu.be/53BY3ViSuOgThe Church Album Ranking - youtu.be/4JS5mLnTb04The Rain Parade [FotT] - youtu.be/wiy7Wje1h-EDeconstruction [FotT] - youtu.be/Lk1Stkzx67IBauhaus' Burning from the Inside [FotT] - youtu.be/hbOpkluGGhYU2 Album Ranking - youtu.be/Md_CzZ9GM50R.E.M. Album Ranking - youtu.be/sseWwJlARWY
15 Best Albums of 1993 Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-02-04 | Welcome to a brand new episode of Friday on the Turntable. Virgos enjoy making lists. So here I am wishing 1993 a Happy 30th Birthday, reflecting upon my 15 favorite albums from that year. I lived it.Playlist link - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SZWlxigJIpJkueuZcYjeYwQVideos referenced:Vinyl Tag 2023 - youtu.be/t9qERIeSZvIDepeche Mode Album Ranking - youtu.be/cpGOg1cJmiYBest Albums of 2022 - youtu.be/KXq5fOlFNp8James Album Ranking - youtu.be/ueDRnc3AMC8
Vinyl Tag 2023! - 20 Questions + Answers Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2023-01-28 | Here I am answering 20 questions about records and music - it's Vinyl Tag 2023!Check out Rob Walker's original video and channel here:@robwalkerletthemusicplay Past videos mentioned:The Cure Album Ranking: youtu.be/53BY3ViSuOgBest Albums of 2022: youtu.be/KXq5fOlFNp8Additional links:Audra (my music): audra.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanetLong live the VC!
The Best Albums of 2022 - Year End List Bret Helms Life On This Planet Blog 2022-12-23 | Here it is - my Top Ten of 2022. For a text version, head on over to http://brethelm.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-best-albums-of-2022.html.Thanks for watching!Bret
