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.

Captain Beefheart’s Trout Mask Replica Reissue on Vinyl from Third Man Records

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff gets fast and bulbous all over again….

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Can You Read An Audiophile’s Eyes?

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Mark Smotroff considers a more karmic approach to confrontation......

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Can Craft Recordings’ Vinyl Reissues Challenge Original Stax Pressings?

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Mark Smotroff grooves to some sweet Stax reissues….

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Prince’s New Originals Album at NAD / Tidal MQA Streaming Preview Event

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff goes to a press event and learns a thing or two... ...

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Are Pop, Rock and Prog Music Fans More Engaged Than Jazz, Classical and Opera Enthusiasts?

Audiophile, Audiophile Music • 18 Comments

Mark Smotroff hopes to light a fire of engagement under some of his readers......

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Neil Young Tuscaloosa Album Rocks Madly On Tidal MQA And Vinyl But Some Copies Have Issues

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff is forced to put on his rarely seen grumpy reviewer cat face.... ...

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Carole King Live at Montreux 1973 Reviewed on CD, DVD and Vinyl LP

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff explores a great artist’s moment of growth…

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Can There Be Audio Peace Amidst Ongoing Format Wars?

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Mark Smotroff wants to tear down the walls of incompatibility.... ...

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Sebadoh’s New Album, Act Surprised, Rocks In All The Best Possible Ways On Vinyl, Tidal Streaming and Download

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff likes his indie rock progressive, aggressive and forward leaning.......

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Ranking Among Springsteen’s Finest Epics, New Western Stars Album Reviewed On Vinyl, Tidal, Download

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Mark Smotroff celebrates comfort music from his home state of New Jersey…

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New Elvis Costello Record Store Day Release, Purse, Reviewed on Vinyl, Tidal

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff digs deep music riches from Elvis' Purse......

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Les Paul’s After You’ve Gone: Is Digitally Sourced Vinyl All Bad?

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff questions his own motivation for certain music purchases......

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Reissues Sparkle On Half Speed Mastered Vinyl, MQA, Tidal Streaming

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Mark Smotroff likes Abbey Road’s approach to swamp roots rock

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Yes Frontman Jon Anderson’s New 1000 Hands Album Was Worth The Wait

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff likes the sound of 1000 hands clapping ......

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Nils Lofgren’s Blue For Lou, Reviewed on Vinyl, CD, Tidal

Audiophile, Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff flips for a new Nils and Lou Reed collaboration…

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Does Marie Kondo’s Tidy Aesthetic Apply To The Audiophile World?

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Mark Smotroff accesses his audiophile footprint and the joy factor... ...

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