Subscribe on iTunesThe Modern Vinyl Podcast is back and this time our centerpiece is a deep dive into the new album from D'Angelo & The Vanguard. We run the gamut (between the 3 of us) on just how much experience we've had with D'Angelo in the past, but I feel it's an informative discussion of an important album.Our Side B topic introduces a new feature, called Exgirlfriend FM, and we hope to continue it in the future. We've also got three great tracks to share with you (will be getting back into the 3 track tradition).Note: We start going a little robotic during the 16-18 minute mark. That clears up and does not appear at anytime afterwards. We apologize for the audio issue.SponsorEnjoy The Ride Records, who's centerpiece release at this time is the first ever vinyl pressing of Cute Is What We Aim For's The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch, sponsors this episode of the MV Podcast. That's still available on a hot pink and sea blue split with grey splatter vinyl. The soundtrack to the film, Bridge and Tunnel, is another release well worth your time.Timeline0:00, Previously on Modern Vinyl0:00 — 12:00, Talk of New Years, what we did over break12:00, Digging into the new Kanye track18:49 — 20:46, Scout — Slippery Dolphin (Song 1)20:40, Side A: Roundtable on D'Angelo's Black Messiah27:00, Our initial impressions32:35, The lyrical work38:25, Individual highlights49:10, Mike defends some of the longer tracks54:47 — 57:39, Swings — Pale Trinity (Song 2)57:50, Side B: Ex FM (NEW FEATURE)Music hailing from past relationships. We'd love to hear your stories for next time.1:03:29, Recommendations1:12:30, Tyler Daniel Bean — Options (Song 3)MusicProvided by Secret Audio Club, Quiet Year Records and Skeletal Lightning.Want to sponsor an episode?Our sponsorships are affordable to both big and small entities, whether you’re a record label, vinyl retailer or just interested in vinyl records and what we have to say. You can contact us at [email protected] for more information. You receive a couple mentions, including a full pitch at the beginning of the episode.