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Much feted, much anticipated....and it is taking me a long time to like it. Good in places, but overall just too 'monochrome'.I know a few others have bought it. Anyone else dissapointed (be honest Diccus!)?Maybe its a 'grower'.Bruce

Had the opportunity to chat with Gwyneth yesterday for an article I'm working on and she is just a delight in person! Having interviewed my share of grumpy musicians over the last few years, she was fantastic. Honestly, made me enjoy the record even...

In love, it is often said that the first cut is the deepest. I wonder whether the same is true for many of us when we listen to music. Does the first listen always make the deepest and most lasting impression that one have of a particular...

I thought it would be interesting to hear peoples' opinions on their favorite romance albumsThe start of my list would look like:1. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue2. Billie Holiday - Jazz 'Round Midnight3. The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground4....

I'm sure you have all heard the sad news about BBC top dogg Mark Thompson confirming BBC 6music's planned closure. Its one of the few remaining GENUINE ways of exposing new music to an enthusiastic music loving (and buying!) audience. If you haven't...

I own both the mono and stereo box sets and I listened to 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in 24-bit FLAC/16kHz format today (As per the metal apple). The music was sourced from a USB pen drive into a Naim DAC. Amplification was...

Works fine on my main PC ,but wont import files from laptops H/D????

It hardly makes you want to investigate further!I'm glad I did though ... This is a great album

I want to buy a recording of the Bach Cello Suites by Janos Starker. Which is the one to get? I have tried the search engine on this forum, but could not find an answer.Thanks,BBM

I have a friend who is a self confessed audiophile. He buys a lot of audiophile CDs from specialist labels such as Mobile Fidelity, Audio Fidelity,JVC XRCD etc.We've spent many hours recently comparing his gold CDs against the standard, albeit...

I purchased this 3 disc set last fall. Since then, I cannot seem to keep them out of my cd player. This is simply a "heads up" for those of you who may be interested. Here's a link... http://www.amazon.com/Mendelss...uartet/dp/B00082ZSIYHere's a...

Hi guys,I'm hoping one of you guys will be able to help me.Today a new vinyl copy of "Who's Next - Deluxe Edition" arrived. However, on on opening the parcel I'm a tad confused.The third LP of the three is on the "Decca" label while the first two are...

Anyone see the girl yawning behind the band then?

Been traveling on the train and picked up HiFi+ for some light reading and read a Roy Gregory review of a ludicrously expensive speaker, in it he mentioned several pieces of music including the Naxos Shostakovich 11th Symphony; so I picked it up on...

I am after a copy of Nick Drake's time of no reply.Had a quick search on ebay and they have clear copies or american releases.Anyone any experience of the above or know some where I could pick up a copy?Gary

Just played Josh Ritter's "So Runs the World Away"Great listen and not a bad recording either. I wish I could write songs like that!Nat

Here.I got to musing about some Nick Drake songs and found this discussion forum on song meanings.John.

Simple question but not sure of there is a simple answer: If I were to buy my first Pixies album which one would it be?You can give me a top 2 or three if that helps.B

What a voice ...

Everyone who pursues listening to music has some basic bias that colors everything they do in this regard.For me, it is a single preference.That they tell a story. I think music analogous to the short story and the novel.There is much great music that...

This is about albums that have been personally influential to you. In other words they inspired you to investigate a new genre, a new artist, take up an instrument or even lap-dancing. Whatever.George Harrison - Wonderwall Music I’ve loved this...

I bought this a few weeks ago, and have been listening to it ever since.I had previously overlooked this album, as it only charted at 189 in the US. Big Mistake.To any other Joni Mitchell fans who have also overlooked this offering, I would strongly...

Mahler is a composer who might have been compared rightfully to Beethoven, if only he weren't so long-winded. Repetition can kill.Still, when he is on his game, no one is more profound or beautiful.What say you?

How would you describe tempo, meter and rhythm?

After a month away from all classical music, we listened to Blechacz play the Chopin Preludes, and Gardiner do the Beethoven 3rd Symphony.Chopin is a man who was consumed by his physical condition, and who expressed those feelings through his music,...