024 - Our Favorite Albums of 2025
Punk Rock Pinball Podcast
31 min
Summary
Music-focused episode covering 2025 album rankings and club updates; pinball content minimal.
This episode of Punk Rock Pinball Podcast is primarily a music discussion where hosts Mike and Stephanie count down their five favorite albums of 2025, featuring bands like Not Scientists, Smith Street Band, Rodeo Boys, The Beths, and Smoking Popes. They briefly cover club updates including acquisition of a 1977 Bally 'Night Rider (EM) machine and plans for a classics tournament, mention an upcoming punk rock pinball meetup at Bottom Lounge on December 28th, and tease a future top-five pinball machines of 2025 episode.
Highlights
- Night Rider (EM) is a 1977 Bally machine with a semi-truck theme, not related to the TV show Michael Knight
- The club now has 7 classic/EM machines total (5 in back room, Night Rider (EM) and Gorgar on floor), with plans to acquire an 8th
- Scott Lucas from Local H joined the Punk Rock Pinball Podcast group but stated he doesn't do sports/pinball
- Smoking Popes' 'Lovely Stuff' album artwork features a pinball playfield and backglass created as a physical installation by artist Jenny Cotterill
- Not Scientists is a French band that is mid-tier in Europe with ~12,000-15,000 Spotify listeners in USA
It's been a busy week with family and friends. Excited to share our most favorite new albums of 2025 Let us know what YOU think in the Facebook group, YouTube video, or email us mike(at)livefromtherockroom(dot)com Discover some new music on the PRP playlist! - Find Local Tournaments - Find Amazing Pinball Locations -
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