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What is Rock, and what is Pop? And what is the difference? I am totally lost by this now. Any giving an answer to this [naive] question would help me by giving examples of which is which, and so forth. I was soundly berated for referring to a certain piece of Rock as Pop today! Also what is Garage? What is the difference between Hip-hop, and Rap? I think I know what the New Romantics were, but would be grateful if someone would tell me if I am right to think Adam Ant was one? [New Romantic I...

I came across this young lady via the Crawley Folk Festival web site. Country/rock music the amaxing thing is she's a Brit. Her W/S

DSoTM XI is due to be released on 15th April. Originally Pete Namlook had said that DSoTM X and the compliation - the evolution of the Dark Side of The Moog - would be the last releases in the series. However he's relented and released volume 11. This...

I was at a concert given by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on Thursday with conductor and soloist Christian Zacharius (whom I wish they would hire as music director). Alongside a fiery reading of the Coriolan overture, and a decent Beethoven second...

According to some 'Accelerate' is the sound of a band vigorously re-announcing themselves after the insipid fare of the last few albums.Hmm.To my ears it sounds forgettable. Fast and louder does not always mean more exciting. I still remember the...

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Haven't bought anything by ES but am tempted. Any idea?

has anybody heard the card sleeve reissues from japan . i think they are a superiour to the british pressing and better than the super audio in normal play, has anybody else tried them ?

Searching the net for some obscure recordings, I stumbled across this appropriately named Canadian site: http://www.mikrokosmos.com/index.html.It's a site that sells used LPs and 78s, with some of the titles looking quite tempting. The full catalog is...

i can't find anywhere to buy these lp'sStuart.

I was watching the old queen on the TV this weekend as he is 60 - looks good on it though.I have been a huge fan of most of his early work - up until the time of Single Man went a little off the rails, but last couple of Albums have been getting back...

I am looking for a new artist that compares to the British group The Verve. I own everything they have released, and my favorite is "A storm in heaven". I down my staple like my death cab, cold play, etc. Any suggestions?rega1

Hey Lontano, you might fancy this- the Forum Favourites Rachel Unthank and the Bairns are playing your neck of the woods -From their website - Our extra Sydney date on Tuesday 1st April at The Harp will include a very special guest, so special, we...

If you like folk,definitly you will have to hear this record.The record sounds great,the piano is amazing and her voice sounds quite well,on this kind of register-I mean,folk-

Heard her this morning on R2. Think she only has a single out, hope there is more to come.... http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.vi...e&friendID=260569682

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Anybody else buying new music in MP3 downloads?I have been and am quite happy with the quality.CDBaby or Amazon download > MacBook Pro > iTunes > cd-r played on system in profile - I have been very pleased.Maybe advancing age has made "sound"...

Any comments on Mike Oldfield`s new album?My opinion is that it is very good.RegardsMark.

Who do you think has received the least recognition/success considering their talent?Mine choice has to be Jo Ann Kelly

Much has been written recently (here and elsewhere) about the "loudness wars" and the impact on the quality of the listening experience. I just thought I'd add a couple of observations from recent experiences.Analogue LP vs Digital CDLast week, Mr S...

Anyone heard this latest release from Linn records? It was reviewed most favourably in last week's Guardian:Bach - SMPSaw it in my local Zavvi for £20, and was sorely tempted.

I now know that time machines exist. Last night we listened to Simon & Garfunkle "Live 1969" CD. This is truly a sitting in the audience live perfromance, great great recording and then you hear "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" for the very first time....

My replacement tweeters have turned up for my credos but I am having difficulty getting the old ones out. Are they glued in? if not they seem very tight. Yes I have removed the 3 screws. I did post a while ago about a problem I had where I had plugged...

I'm keen to hear some Sally Oldfield. I heard some of her stuff many years ago and have always meant to follow up, but obviously now cannot remember what album it was. The year was about 1983/1984. Anybody want to make any recommendations regarding...