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.

The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper at 50 (Part 2) : The New Stereo Mix

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Mark Smotroff digs the new stereo Pepper…

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Joyous 45 RPM British Invasion Spins

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Mark Smotroff discovers gems on Record Store Day.......

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The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper at 50 (Part 1) : The New Surround Sound Mix

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Mark Smotroff heard a film today, oh boy.......

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Ray Davies’ Americana Explored

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Mark Smotroff makes peace with a reunion that won’t likely happen…

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Glen Campbell’s Capitol Classics Back on Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff revisits some 60s pop country gems......

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An All Things Must Pass For The Ages

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Mark Smotroff comes full circle on a record collecting impetus...

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Music For The Masses From Zappa’s Vault

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Mark Smotroff remembers the big note…

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Zappa Vinyl Reissues: Sheik Yerbouti Boogies

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Mark Smotroff shake-shake-shakes his bouti......

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Revisiting George Harrison’s Analog Farewell

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Mark Smotroff clears his mind of digital preconceptions......

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Caspian Decoded: Play Loud

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Mark Smotroff turns up his amp to find a band’s essence…

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Drac in Black: Glass/Kronos’ Dracula Vinyl Debut

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Mark Smotroff finds a light on the dark-side......

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Reverend Peyton Raises Roof at Church Turned Recording Studio

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Mark Smotroff kicks back on the front porch for spell...

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Reverend Peyton Raises Roof at Church Turned Recording Studio

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Mark Smotroff kicks back on the front porch for spell

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Zappa On Vinyl : When Weasels Run Free

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Mark Smotroff takes certain rodents very seriously...

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Darin & Mercer : Two of Perfect Pair

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Mark Smotroff sips a booze-free audio cocktail of post Rat Pack-like splendor ...

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Punk Pop-A-Roll : Rockin’ With the Boys ‘n Toys

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Mark Smotroff turns up his amp to 11 for some R&R therapy…

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George Harrison Spins Again (Part 1)

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Mark Smotroff revisits overlooked late period fab flavored gems......

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Kate Bush Live LP Set Stirs Mind’s Eye Visions

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Mark Smotroff runs up that hill through the pastures of his mind......

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Owen Maercks’ Therapeutic Art Rock LP Restored: The Doctor Is In…

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Mark Smotroff visits a new type of therapist …

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Fleetwood Mac Plays On Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff opens a record collector's Pandora's Box......

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