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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mark Smotroff continues his virtual tour of Bakersfield's musical backstreets... ...

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

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

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

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Mark Smotroff gets down with the break down in Reykjavík

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New Release Review: John Coltrane’s Blue World, Pt. 2, Vinyl Plus Tidal MQA And Qobuz Streaming

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Mark Smotroff digs Coltrane’s fresh take on older compositions…

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The Beatles’ Abbey Road 2019, Part 2: The Stereo Remix

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Mark Smotroff appreciates a good Stereo remix... ...

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The Beatles’ Abbey Road 2019 50th Anniversary Remix, Part 1: Surround Sound

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Mark Smotroff steps inside one of pop music's most famous streets......

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New Release Review: John Coltrane’s Blue World (Pt. 1, The Download)

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Mark Smotroff digs into a lost jazz session…

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Ric Ocasek & The Cars Struck A High Resolution Chord That Still Resonates, Streaming On Tidal/MQA, Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff remembers his first date with the Cars......

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Is Bruce Springsteen’s Capitol Theater 1978 Radio Broadcast, Restored in 96/24 HD Download, Essential Listening?

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Mark Smotroff finally hears a classic 1978 radio broadcast again for the first time... ...

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Why Is King Crimson’s Audio Diary Boxed Set Possibly The Best Music Bargain Today?

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Mark Smotroff gets his prog rock in high fidelity and high quantity…

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Legacy and Love Part II: Championing Art and Artists For The Right Reasons

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Mark Smotroff raises more idealistic questions......

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Why Is Cher’s Great Lost 1975 Stars Album Not On CD, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Vinyl Reissue?

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Mark Smotroff wants to Cher the music......

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Mr. Rogers’ Best Plus Johnny Costa’s Riffs On CD

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Mark Smotroff takes a walk on the Rogers side…

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Legacy and Love: Promoting Art and Artists For The Right Reasons

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Mark Smotroff would like to see the industry investment spend in its legacy as well as its future... ...

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