THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Alternative Beauty

Unreleased live performances by the Grateful Dead of songs from the classic American Beauty album. All performances unreleased and recorded between 1970 and 1978. Newly remastered and segued to create an imaginary hour long live experience of the entire album. 1 Box Of Rain 2 Friend Of The Devil 3 Sugar Magnolia 4 Operator 5 […]

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BLUES: Our office playlist 18/11/22

Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters – It Won’t Be LongGrant Dermody – Clotilda’s Got SoulRita Engedalen – Sunshine DevilJeremiah Johnson – Young And BlindAlbert Collins – Cold, Cold FeelingRay Charles – I Don’t Need No DoctorBen Levin – Bad Boy (Feat Bob Stroger)Rusty Wright Band – Devil In The DetailsGreg Brice – BrotherTomislav Goluban […]

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PHILLIP JOHNSTON: Back From Down Under

Phillip Johnston is best known to many jazz fans as co-founder of Microscopic Septet, though the saxophonist and composer has led many groups of his own and co-led others, including Big Trouble, The Transparent Quartet, Fast ‘n’ Bulbous and The Spokes. In addition, Johnston has composed and performed numerous soundtracks for both silent and modern […]

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THELONIOUS MONK: Montreal Jazz Festival ‘65 (CD)

We are told ….. Thelonious Monk, live at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Palace Des Arts, Canada on 21st August 1965. Following his move to Columbia Records in 1963 and his appearance on the cover of Time the following year, 1965 found Thelonious Monk at his commercial peak. This superb performance at Montreal Jazz Festival on […]

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GINGER BAKER: Is correct to say that Mitch Mitchell, the drummer in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was a hopeless journeyman?

MICHAEL PAULL writes … Before getting into this, a few facts to consider: -Ginger Baker is a drummer who is deeply admired by many of the most iconic drummers in the business. The guy could play. So for what it’s worth, when he, on a rare occasion, happens to say someone else is good, he’s […]

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BLUES: Our office playlist 17/11/22

Boogie Beasts – Who’ll Be NextSpencer Mackenzie – Can’t Do RightJoanne Shaw Taylor – Then There’s YouJeremiah Johnson – Skippin’ SchoolAlbum of the week “Let’s Burn It Down” by Andy LindquistAndy Lindquist – 14 Stone Andy Lindquist – Blue Tail StompSlim Wilson & the Swamp Brothers – Looking For troubleThe Milk Men – How Do You […]

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SLADE: Slade in Flame (CD + DVD) Collector’s Edition

• Slade’s only feature film, which Q magazine calls ‘The best rock movie of all time. • DVD pristinely re-mastered from original film elements • Re-mastered CD • The soundtrack album is one of Slade’s most varied and accomplished full length recordings • 16 page booklet featuring memorabilia and notes by Chris Ingham Disc: 1 […]

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OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: What is the effect of an amplifier’s output impedance on the sound of speakers?

FM writes: this is a brilliant question. The majority of audiophiles know nothing about output impedance. Since the question is specifically about the effect on Sound, I’m going to try not to get too technical. A solid state amplifier will have an almost unmeasurably low output impedance, close to zero, i.e. .0001 ohms or thereabouts. […]

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BLUES: Our office playlist 16/11/22

Blue Milk Hard – Way To FallLarkin Poe – Strike GoldBuddy Guy – What’s Wrong With ThatBoogie Beasts – No More LoversGeorge Lamb – Stand UpThe Dig 3 – You’re The OneDr Feelgood – Mary AnnThe Commoners – DeadlinesSuperdownhome – Living DisgraceBloomin Hummerz – End Of The LineJimmy Carpenter – Travelin MoodRobert Hill & Joanne […]

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THE WALL: Did David Gilmour dislike “The Wall” album by Pink Floyd because it had too many lyrics from Roger Waters and not enough from him?

MDM writes: Gilmour spoke about The Wall in an interview. He stated that he really liked entire album, except for the “Vera Lynn stuff.” I assume he was referring to all the theatrical songs, including Nobody Home, Vera, Bring the Boys Back Home, etc. As for Waters writing all the lyrics and most of the […]

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