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.

Mingus 180-gram Bargains

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Like Vinyl? Like Mingus? Then you should read this…

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Polyphonic Spree’s Yes It’s True Paints A Big Smile

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Mark Smotroff gets a big smile from some new music.......

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New Zappa DVD: A Token of Brilliance and Fun!

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Like Zappa? Mark Smotroff has a must-have for you......

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A Record Collector’s Conundrum

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Mark Smotroff looks at the choices a collector must make…

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Goldberg Variations Acoustica: A Brilliant Recording You Might Have Missed

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If you don't mind a bit of electric in your Bach, Mark Smotroff has something you may like... ...

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Nektar: The Little Prog Rock Band That Could Marches Onward In Time

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Mark Smotroff looks at Nektar's newest release......

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Queens of the Stone Age: Old School Hard Rock Done 21st Century Style

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Mark Smotroff finds a new 180-gram vinyl pressing of solid rock and roll…

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Philip Glass In Surround Sound, Harp Style

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Want to get to the essence of Phillip Glass's music? Try it on a harp......

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Atoms For Peace Sparkles at 45 RPM

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Mark Smotroff gets run AMOK for Atoms For Peace......

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Eno Still Sounds Best on Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff listens to Brian Eno, past and present…

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MC5 and Iggy Pop On 180-gram Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff takes a look at two Motor City classics......

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Jimi Hendrix: The Mono Experience

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Like Jimi? Perhaps it's time to try him in Mono......

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Rolling Stones: SACD Bargain Hunting

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Want some Rolling Stones in high-def? Mark Smotroff finds a motherload…

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Pete Townshend’s Who Came First – CD vs. LP vs. HDAD

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Mark Smotroff looks at four versions of "Who Came First"......

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What A Difference A Disc Makes : Nuggets 180-Gram LP Restoration

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Mark Smotroff swoons for the newest rerelease Nuggets Anthology in vinyl......

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The Kinks: SACDs & 96/24 Downloads Sparkle Plenty

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Mark Smotroff weighs in on how to get Hi-Def Kinks on…

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Hoorah For Ra Ra Riot

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Mark Smotroff discovers the joys of Ra Ra Riot......

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Blues ‘n Soul Masters Revisited: Ann Peebles, Shuggie Otis

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Mark Smotroff Looks at two releases that should be in your collection......

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What a Difference A Disc Makes: John Cale’s New Vinyl vs. CD

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Mark Smotroff looks at the CD and vinyl versions of John Cale’s latest and finds they don’t sound the same…

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Toro Y Moi : Great Grooves, 21st Century Style

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Mark Smotroff looks at some "Chillwave" music from Toro Y Moi....

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