Author: Mark Smotroff

Mark Smotroff is a freelance writer and avid music collector who has worked for many years in marketing communications for the consumer electronics, pro audio and video games industries, serving clients including DTS, Sega, Sony, Sharp, AT&T and many others. www.smotroff.com Mark has written for EQ Magazine, Mix Magazine, Goldmine/DISCoveries Magazine, BigPictureBigSound.com, Sound+Vision Magazine, HomeTechTell.com and many others. He is also a musician / composer whose songs have been used in TV shows such as Smallville and Men In Trees as well as films and documentaries. www.ingdom.com Mark is currently rolling out a new musical he's written: www.dialthemusical.com.

Crosby, Pevar & Raymond Album Reissues On CD

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Mark Smotroff revisits two lost Crosby gems......

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Did I Need To Buy The Mingus Ah Um Record Store Day Vinyl Reissue?

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Mark Smotroff sleuths out curious quirks on a reissue......

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The Flaming Lips American Head On Vinyl and Hi Res Streaming

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Mark Smotroff takes a favorite new album for a 33 & 1/3 RPM spin

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Why Is Bruce Springsteen’s Letter To You Such A Special New Release?

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Mark Smotroff revels in the life continuum joy of The Boss' music...

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What Recordings Do You Think Need Remixing, Restoration, Reinvention?

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Mark Smotroff has high hopes for a McCartney classic......

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Peanuts Portraits: Another View On Vince Guaraldi’s Enduring Genius

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Mark Smotroff enjoys Peanuts music all year, not just at Christmas…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Disc: Halloween Vinyl Fun

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Mark Smotroff doesn't just dream it, he makes sure to be it......

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Craft Recordings’ Double Whammy! Rocks Record Store Day

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Mark Smotroff appreciates when one whammy is not enough......

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XTC’s Long Overdue 200 gram Vinyl Reissue of Nonsuch

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Mark Smotroff enjoys a fan favorite on vinyl for the first time…

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John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, Acoustic Sounds Series Remastered Vinyl Reissue

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Mark Smotroff doesn't want to make a choice... even a wee tiny bit......

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Happy Together: White Whale Wows With Wonderful Vintage Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff is happy to have these singles together......

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Steven Wilson Makes Tears For Fears’ The Seeds Of Love Flower In 5.1 Surround Sound

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Mark Smotroff appreciates a richly produced labor of love... ...

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Frank Zappa’s Joyous 1981 Halloween Concerts, Super Deluxe Edition

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Mark Smotroff falls in love with Halloween all over again......

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John Lennon’s Gimme Some Truth The Ultimate Remixes Collection (Part 1, Stereo).

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Mark Smotroff appreciates a thoughtful retrospective…

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Thelonious Monk’s 1968 Palo Alto Concert On Vinyl, Two Ways!

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Mark Smotroff compares and contrasts variants of an instant Jazz classic......

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High Fidelity Isn’t The Name Of An R.E.O. Speedwagon Album

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Mark Smotroff discovers confusion at a very basic level......

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Bettye LaVette’s New Blackbirds On Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff wonders what is it about vinyl that appeals to the ear?

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New NRBQ Album In Frequencies Rocks, Rolls, Swings and Sways With Heart ‘n Soul

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Mark Smotroff celebrates a new NRBQ record......

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