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.

Interpol vs The Fall : Post Punk Pop Sound of Music Reviewed on Vinyl and Tidal

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Mark Smotroff ponders artistic and musical compromises…

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Deep Grooving At 78 RPM : Surprising Fidelity Locked In Antique Music Discs

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Mark Smotroff finds groovy joys spinning at high speeds......

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Pop Rocks : Sparkling New Music From Peter Holsapple, Jason Falkner Reviewed on CD, Tidal

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Mark Smotroff explores new American pop confections from different neighborhoods…

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Vince Guaraldi: The Complete Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Recordings reviewed on CD, Tidal

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Mark Smotroff does a Peanuts happy dance over timeless pop-jazz reissues...

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Bob Dylan Live 1962-1966 – Rare Performances From The Copyright Collections, Reviewed on CD, Tidal

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Mark Smotroff continues to catch up on archival Dylan releases......

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The Hunt For Secret Messages: ELO Reissue Reviewed On Vinyl and Tidal

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Mark Smotroff grumps about biz stuff enroute to the music......

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Zappa Chunga’s Revenge Has Last Laugh On New Pallas Vinyl Reissue, Tidal

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Mark Smotroff invites yez for a drink with Frank......

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Zappa’s Burnt Weeny Sandwich Served and Reviewed on Audiophile Vinyl, Tidal Streaming

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Mark Smotroff enjoys Frank Zappa's favorite meal......

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The Posies’ Dear 23 At 30 : Modern Rock Glory Reissued, Expanded on CD, Vinyl and Tidal

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Mark Smotroff revisits a modern rock classic......

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Glenn Jones’ Big Acoustic Sounds on Waterworks LP and Tidal Streams, Reviewed

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Mark Smotroff explores ambient acoustic spaces…

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Glorious Pop From Ireland’s Pugwash Reviewed on Abbey Road-Mastered Vinyl, and Tidal

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Mark Smotroff helps kickstart an overdue reissue......

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Play Loud: B-52’s Reissues Reviewed on 192/24 Tidal and Colored Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff retreats into a private audiophile Idaho.......

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