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..following on from the 'music to chill out to' thread, have a listen to Steve Barker's 'On The Wire' weekly programme on BBC Radio Lancashire (you can find it as streaming audio on the BBC Radio website).Mr Barker/ Lancashire/ 'experimental' music...

For all you Hawkwind fans the Collectors Edition of Space Ritual has just been released- Expanded and with DVD content.Originally conceived as a space rock opera this very special edition 3 disc set contains the original album with some extended...

Yes, I know he's reckoned one of the three greats, but I haven't had much luck with him. Or, rather, what I've heard - piano sonatas, the odd woodwing thing - has been pleasant enough, but it hasn't grabbed me in the same way that the music of Bach or...

Some time back I heard this piece at Raphaels house and have since obtained 2 copies - neither of which approaches the version I heard that day. Neither of my copies has the deep organ that (to me) makes this piece.any help please?I can't ask Raphael...

Not a new double album by Fleetwood Mac but..XFM are reporting the remainder of Led Zeppelin are contemplating a 1 off gig as a tribute to Ahmet Ertgun in London with Jason Bonham on skins. If it happens and they are all still talking afterwards a...

Pretty much ignored in the UK after the brilliant racket of their self-explanatory debut single Formed a Band, Art Brut went off and developed a huge live following in America and Europe. They even appeared on the cover of German Rolling Stone. With...

Just watched them on the BBC interactive coverage of Glastonbury 2007 and really enjoyed their performance.Can anyone suggest some must have recordings?Ta muchly.Richard S

Many years ago a friend was adamant he’d seen Neil Young busking in Glasgow but as I knew he’d been in the pub all that afternoon I obviously dismissed it as the ravings of a drunk. It seems not. Check this out.

I was introduced to Gary's new solo album 'Human Spirit' via last Saturday's Bob Harris Show.It's rather nice in a JJ Cale/Knopfleresque style, and very nicely recorded and produced.Anyone else here with knowledge?Web-site here.John.

Britpop NowBBC 4 Saturday 30th June 2007, 22:30 to 23:15Damon Albarn introduces a 1995 compilation of live studio performances from the 90s generation of British guitar-pop bands, featuring the first TV performance of Blur's Country House, plus Pulp's...

BBC are carrying their usual coverage again this year. Listed coverage for those interested is as follows:BBC 3 Friday 22nd June 2007, 19:00 to 21:00Zane Lowe and Edith Bowman present live action from Glastonbury including live sets from Bloc Party...

i have just obtained a cd5x. wonder if any of you out there is music land would recommend some well-done hdcd discs (does the naim label ahve a few?).... many thanks!

I've picked this up about 2 weeks ago - really enjoying it. it's made it to heavy rotate in my car, after shaking the SBLs around the room. Anyone else listening to this?Question: should I buy the first Kasabian disk?Question 2: should I finally add...

Numerous CD box sets abound. Is there a concrete recommendation for a set that is good sonically and represents the man and his music faithfully?I have a present to buy someone who was a fan and is replacing some old LPs now that they have a decent CD...

Have the Orb released a new album...Orbessions vol 2?B

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Quite by chance I came across the Led Zeppelin albums on Amazon that have been released in replica original album sleeves. I have the boxed set of remasters, but I couldn'r resist some of these as they are going for around just a fiver!!I'm not sure...

I remember buying this album the day it came out and I was totally amazed at it - I was young and everything seemed possible. Just played it again and it still sounds as good as it ever did. There is something special about it - it seems so complete....

I recently bought SD Gaucho on mfsl for about £25 on ebay, I am wondering if anyone else has this and any other albums on mfsl.I have a few other copies of gaucho but I do not really like the sound quality, the remaster is very tiring - I am...

all the RF threads are closed so I started a new one to give y'all this link:http://www.portlandtribune.com/features/story.php?story_id=118245561614013700Jeff A

Anyone going to see SD on 5 July - if so, have you received tickets yet. I booked via Ticketmaster, and mine haven't arrived yet, but they do say to leave it until 7 days before the concert before querying.Is it time for me to panic yet?!

From the vaults some pre Five Leaves Left recordings by Nick Drake on his home reel to reel should be in the shops in July. I've placed my order.The tracks are 1. Come Into The Garden2. They're Leaving Me Behind3. Time Piece4. Poor Mum5. Winter Is...

Great - it's been re-released. The press release mentions a vinyl edition, but it's nowhere to be seen. Not on Amazon, Rhino, the official website... Just shut it and wait a few more days?

This new Mark Knopfler solo album is due out on Sept7th.More info:www.mark-knopfler.info/news.htmChris N

Recently saw this chap supporting Willy Mason, he was very good and if you like Willy Mason, Brett Dennon, Freddie Stevenson etc, his debut album is well worth a listen.BTW Willy Mason was superb live.