Month: August 2021

Two New Releases From XTC’s Colin Moulding & Andy Partridge, Explored

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Mark Smotroff imagines what a new XTC album might sound like…

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Has Music Really Changed That Much?

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Paul Wilson looks at how music has changed for him and in general. ...

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Why Do Record Collectors Quest For Original Pressings?

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Mark Smotroff dreams of a taste recorder and other things…

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Is Brenda & The Tabulations The Band To Make You Subscribe To Hi Res Streaming Services Like Qobuz?

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Mark Smotroff finds a soul rarity streaming in CD quality…...

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Is Cat Steven’s Harold & Maude Soundtrack A Missing Link In His Vinyl Catalog?

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Mark Smotroff finally gets the songs from one of his all time favorite movies in one handy place…

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Defending The Audiophile Hobby

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Paul Wilson relishes being one of those audio guys......

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Willie Nile Rocks The Day The Earth Stood Still on CD, Qobuz and Tidal

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Mark Smotroff digs into another fine rocker from Buffalo, NY’s finest…...

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Record Store Day: Penrose Sampler Delivers Smooth Souldies From Los Angeles

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Mark Smotroff dives deep into some of Los Angeles’ finest fresh sounds…

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Why Aren’t You Having A Party With Jonathan Richman?

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Mark Smotroff finds the rock in a solo guitar performance…...

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How Do You Get A Power Pop Bubble Gum Earworm In 2021?

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Mark Smotroff revels in one of his not-so-secret guilty pleasures…...

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What I Like About Turntables & What I Don’t

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Paul Wilson considers what he likes and dislikes about turntables…

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Music With A Spine: Are Vinyl Records A Better Advertising Medium?

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Mark Smotroff feels semi-vindicated… ...

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McCartney III Imagined Transforms Solo Joys Into Collaborative Journey

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Mark Smotroff gets a happy surprise in the mail…...

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George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary, Part 4: The Vinyl Experience

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Mark Smotroff wraps the CD journey and sets his sights on the vinyl box…

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George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary, Part 3: The Demos

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Mark Smotroff wraps the CD journey and sets his sights on the vinyl box…...

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Is It One Component or the System That’s at Fault?

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Paul Wilson looks at the problems associated with finding a sonic problem... ...

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Why Do You Need Alex Winter’s Frank Zappa Documentary Soundtrack On Vinyl?

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Mark Smotroff tries to help fans justify a big box purchase…

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