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How Did I Miss Out On Madeleine Peyroux?

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Mark Smotroff would rather be late to the party than never….

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Let It Beatle: Perspective & Preparations for New Documentary, Boxed Sets, Remixes, Books & More…

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Mark Smotroff anticipates releases and considers The Beatles’ lasting legacy…...

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Four Things To Love About Durand Jones & The Indications’ New Album Private Space

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Mark Smotroff continues to be excited by the vintage soul music revival…...

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Black Pumas Live Without A Net Direct-To-Disc At Capitol Records Studios

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Mark Smotroff grooves on a favorite new band’s live session…

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Why Did I Wait So Long To Buy A Classic XTC Vinyl Reissue?

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Mark Smotroff continues to find ways to justify his record collecting actions…...

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Sweet Unreleased Reggae Sounds Score On Ethiopian’s Return Of Jack Sparrow

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Mark Smotroff opens his mind to some new but familiar sounds… ...

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Did I Really Need To Buy This Classic Jazz Oliver Nelson Vinyl Re-issue?

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Mark Smotroff bares his soul about a periodic record collector’s conundrum…

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Two New Releases From XTC’s Colin Moulding & Andy Partridge, Explored

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Mark Smotroff imagines what a new XTC album might sound like… ...

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Why Do Record Collectors Quest For Original Pressings?

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Mark Smotroff dreams of a taste recorder and other things…

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Is Brenda & The Tabulations The Band To Make You Subscribe To Hi Res Streaming Services Like Qobuz?

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Mark Smotroff finds a soul rarity streaming in CD quality…...

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Is Cat Steven’s Harold & Maude Soundtrack A Missing Link In His Vinyl Catalog?

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Mark Smotroff finally gets the songs from one of his all time favorite movies in one handy place…

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Record Store Day: Penrose Sampler Delivers Smooth Souldies From Los Angeles

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Mark Smotroff dives deep into some of Los Angeles’ finest fresh sounds…...

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Why Aren’t You Having A Party With Jonathan Richman?

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Mark Smotroff finds the rock in a solo guitar performance…...

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How Do You Get A Power Pop Bubble Gum Earworm In 2021?

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Mark Smotroff revels in one of his not-so-secret guilty pleasures…

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Music With A Spine: Are Vinyl Records A Better Advertising Medium?

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Mark Smotroff feels semi-vindicated… ...

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McCartney III Imagined Transforms Solo Joys Into Collaborative Journey

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Mark Smotroff gets a happy surprise in the mail…...

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Why Is It Important That Nina Simone’s Little Girl Blue Has Been Reissued Globally?

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Mark Smotroff looks at the big picture in appreciating a jazz classic’s legacy…

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