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Hello. I've never been a fan of Classical Music, purely because I've never actually sat down and truly listened to it. For me, Classical Music has a certain stigma attached to it.......Music for the older generation perhaps?? Not intending...

The wait be nearly over. I know there be a rumour that I've being pacing up and down since Ambleside, but in my defence I can only say it be true. And then like a Jason Scotland drive in to the top right hand corner and Keith Andrews winner in the...

Hi all, I'm in the big smoke for a couple of days so plan to have a liitle look round some record Shops - any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks Gary

I was looking through some old 7" singles today, and noticed that on the vinyl between the end of the track and the centre is sometimes some writing scribbled.  On my Kate Bush single, it clearly says "Up Yours Ugly".  What is weird that I...

For me it will always be the late great Billy Mackenzie.I have heard and seen a few in my time.There was not a song  he couldnt sing. and not make sound fantastic,He had the best vocal range i have ever heard,He could go so high and so...

After listening to the OGWT tonight i stayed with Radio 2.I have not listened to Janice Long since the mid 80s When i was in a bivy by a lake Carp fishing and she had Mike Ross on her show,That was the only reason i tuned in..She has been...

That was a decent documentary that BBC2 put on about him last night. I think it may be being shown again on Saturday..... Just checked that out - I think it may have been shown only in Scotland and same again Saturday. If you have access to iplayer...

Bought this album last week after a customer brought it in. It's a bit techno-pop but I really like it. I just wonder if it has the legs to be listened to in 10 years or so. 

 Way back in 1970 I purchased a copy of Zero She Flies by Al Stewart Cat. No. S 63848 on the CBS label.Side1 has the correct label but Side 2 has the label Fill Your Head With Rock Cat. No. (S) PR 39. There is a compilation of song titles by...

I recently attended the Summer Sounds event at Heathrow and during the demo a download of Jupiter from Holst's Planet suit was played.  It was particularly impressive as featured a pipe organ which I have never heard before on this...

Hi all, I'm looking for a recommendation for Dvorak's cello concerto. Ideally, I'm looking for a combination of Casals' power and musicality (the way he makes his cello cry is almost to much to bear) and a modern recording. I have Yo-Yo Ma's...

A friend has just come round with a sort of promo of this. Mike Scott has got this album well right imo.Its been along time coming.Bloody fantastic.Its out on CD and double vinyl on the 19th September.Back to it.Stu

Guys, I first bought Layla when I was at school but lost it when I lent it to a girlfriend. Her showing me the door was one thing but not returning my records Anyway then bought a CD but the Sony SDM or whatever mastering is appalling. Then last...

I spend some time checking through "what are you listening to" -thread and although selection is large hard rock/metal is almost absent. Does that reflect a) perhaps older average age of the fellow forum writers b) main nationality of the fellow...

£9.99 each,holds upto 250 discs. Available from Aldi stores next Thursday.. Stu

Heard about this upcoming film from my dealer, and am very much looking forward to it!  The trailer is at the bottom of the page. Hook http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2067924217/efbnen

I've come across a strange Phil Collins promo single. It's 10" with one track pressed centrally on the disc. The other side is blank. Label is white with artist and track printed. Anybody any ideas what it is.

I found the need to buy another copy of a much loved CD the other week because i couldnt find mine.I know where it is now.Its at a friends. Any road up as KE would say..I ordered a new copy because i found one cheap in Germany.This cd or...

I like the Byrds and everybody says this is a great album, but I don't get it. The remastered version has a lot of bonus tracks and these are highly enjoyable, but the songs on the original vinyl album leave me mystified. Please can somebody explain...

 I can't remember enjoying a new CD as much as this for a long time. Truly different and refreshing new music from the Glasgow based band. Musical influences are apparent from melodic 1970s Krautrock (Neu etc) to Punk and beyond, with...

 Stuart McCallum, the favourite guitar-playing son of the Manchester contemporary jazz scene, is best known as the guitarist in the Cinematic Orchestra. The distinctive, ethereal and atmospheric sound of McCallum's guitar is now central in the...

Hi Anybody tried 192/24 flac files from a hdx(share) through a ndac. One of my favourite albums is available in hd. Does my setup play this format? Will download tonight if I can confirm it will play

Interesting article in the Economist this week -http://www.economist.com/node/21526296The comments afterwards are rather cliched but remarkably well mannered...

I would like to buy a vinyl copy of the Steely Dan album Aja.  What would those who have heard this record recommend from the various re-issues that are or have been available (new or second hand)? Or should I look out for a good original ...

Died yesterday at 78. Gave a voice to rock & roll. Wrote lyrics to classics for Elvis, The Drifters, and many others. Per the NY Times obituary, in part, Lieber and Stoller ... " ....... wrote “Jailhouse Rock,” “Loving You,” “Don’t,” “Treat Me Nice,” “King Creole” and other songs for Presley, despite their loathing for his interpretation of “Hound Dog.” In the late 1950s, having relocated to New York and taken their place among the constellation of talents associated with the Brill...