Why The Mavericks Play The Hits May Be A Roots Rock Pinups For The 21st Century

October 31, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff knows good cover versions are hard to find…

Up Up And Away With Tank & The Bangas’ Green Balloon

October 30, 2019• Audiophile Music • 2 Comments

Mark Smotroff becomes an instant fan all over again......

Why Some Music Sounds Better Than Other Music

October 29, 2019• Audiophile • 6 Comments

Steven Stone looks at why a recording makes him go yeah or yuck... ...

Frank Zappa’s 1973 Chicago Halloween Concert Now Available In Super Deluxe Edition CD, Tidal and Qobuz Streaming

October 28, 2019• Audiophile Music • 3 Comments

Mark Smotroff celebrates Frank Zappa’s favorite holiday…

New Music For Friday October 25th

October 25, 2019• Audiophile Music

Paul Wilson explores more independent music for your consideration......

Recovered Reggae Rocks Steady On New Nighthawk Records Retrospective: Send I A Lion

October 24, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff is reminded that Reggae music lived on after Bob Marley... ...

Is The Dukes of Stratosphear’s New Psurroundabout Ride A Model for Immersive Sixties Surround Sound Remixes?

October 23, 2019• Audiophile Music • 4 Comments

Mark Smotroff takes a wee trip to 1966 and beyond…

Music Libraries – Physical Vs. Virtual

October 22, 2019• Audiophile • 9 Comments

Steven Stone asks, are music files, by themselves, enough for us humans? ...

Why Ringo Starr’s What’s My Name Is One Of The Feel Good Records of 2019

October 21, 2019• Audiophile Music • One Comment

Mark Smotroff likes hearing good vibrations in 21st Century pop music... ...

New Music for Friday October 18th!

October 18, 2019• Audiophile Music • 2 Comments

Paul Wilson explores six new albums for your enjoyment…

Frank Zappa’s Orchestral Favorites 40th Anniversary Edition Gets Restored, Remastered, Expanded… and Reviewed!

October 17, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff finally hears a concert he'd dreamed about for 40 years ...

The Muffs’ No Holiday: A Bittersweet Swan Song on CD, Tidal and Qobuz Streaming

October 16, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff yet again misses out on another fine band... ...

The World Is Loud (And What to Do About it)

October 15, 2019• Audiophile

Steven Stone gets all plugged up…

Why Is Big Star’s In Space A Great Album (And Not Just Because It Is Another Big Star Record)?

October 14, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff recognizes the fine line between a reunion and a new band......

New Music For October 11th

October 11, 2019• Audiophile Music

Paul Wilson explores six new releases of rock, jazz, and country... ...

Why Is The Bakersfield Sound One Of The Best Boxed Sets of 2019? Part 2: The Music…

October 10, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff continues his virtual tour of Bakersfield’s musical backstreets…

Why Is The Bakersfield Sound One Of The Best Boxed Sets of 2019? Part 1: The History…

October 9, 2019• Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff takes a virtual tour of the Bakersfield backstreets......

Amazon HD and Me – Early Adopter’s Dilemma

October 8, 2019• Digital • 17 Comments

Steven Stone looks at how Amazon HD will affect his, and possibly your, listening patterns......

Owen Maercks’ Kinds Of Blue, A Joyous 21st Century Avant Garde Romp on Vinyl, Download

October 7, 2019• Audiophile Music • One Comment

Mark Smotroff gets down with the break down in Reykjavík

What Are Your System Quality Expectations?

October 4, 2019• Audiophile • 2 Comments

Paul Wilson looks at how component cost relates to trouble free service... ...

Month: October 2019