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Founded by highly successful songwriter Les Reed in 1968, the Chapter One label had a five-year run before eventually succumbing to the law of diminishing chart returns. Despite scoring a handful of hits (step forward Gerry Monroe and, er, Leeds United F. C.), their most enduring releases have turned out to be a swathe of singles that met with little success […]
A stellar compilation of career highlights from the baddest Motor City quintet of all-time, the great MC5! Features the band s uncensored version of their signature hit Kick Out The Jams as well as classics such as Shakin Street, I Can Only Give You Everything, Baby Please Don t Go, and more! Released on both […]
Michael Vronsky asks editor Neil McCauley: Neil – is it jingoistic to believe that the English really are the natural leaders when it comes to sound quality? That would be a tough one because as an editor I can think of countries all over the world who give anyone a run for their money. I […]
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The following composers have been chosen for their resilient artistry, encapsulating the strength of all women. Continues HERE
Sometimes I get lucky. Our loudspeaker guru, Chris Brunhaver knows more about the art and science of loudspeaker design than anyone I have ever known (and I’ve known quite a few). He recently answered a poster’s question about bigger vs. smaller woofers in the same size cabinet. His answer is so well said that it […]
A collection of phenomenal violin recordings from legendary performers such as David Oistrakh and Ginette Neveu to modern masters like Lisa Batiashvili and Frank Peter Zimmermann MORE
I imagine there are a few people here who will remember celestions as being pretty common a couple of decades ago. It seems their popularity has waned throughout the years, though based on the quality of these examples I cannot think why. When you take into account the age of these speakers, it may […]
We are told ….. To mark the 50th anniversary of his death, theFrench Le Chant du Monde label release the mostcomplete set so far of the much-bootlegged 1961European Tour. The box set contains all extant material from the shows in Paris, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm and also includes (unlike other sets onthe market) the 27th […]
Whenever I am asked what I do for a living there’s a common pattern of questioning that follows. “My family owns a small company that makes HiFi equipment.” “Oh, like Sony?” “No. Our customers are audiophiles.” What follows is the inevitable eyebrow raise as the second half of the word audio-phile leaves my mouth. “An audiophile is […]
FROM OUR ARCHIVES Craig McLean writes She’s endured life-threatening illnesses, crazed stalkers, and a doomed relationship with Lance Armstrong. But you won’t hear Sheryl Crow crying on her new country album. On Sheryl Crow’s farm, sipping PG Tips in the singer’s McMansion-like home, there are many things to discuss. Things such as this 50-acre spread […]
Editor’s note: availability tends to vary but worth bookmarking I feel – just in case. Neil =========== First transmitted in 2004, this concert from London’s Barbican features the music of composer, writer, artist and mushroom expert John Cage, one of the most extraordinary artistic figures of the 20th Century.In this concert, performed by the BBC […]
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This remarkable set was taped for radio broadcast very soon after the band’s new line-up of Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons and John York had coalesced. Despite the turmoil in their recent history, they turn in a superb series of performances on a fascinating selection of songs (several of which they rarely played), featuring […]
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