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...then try Robert Gomez: Brand New TownA richly produced collection of tunes that grow with repeated listens. The Independent called it 'the first truly great album of the year' which may be pushing it somewhat but worth a punt if you like your ...

Does anyone have any comments about the quality, or otherwise, of the various Pink Floyd tribute bands? Specifically "Off the Wall (the spirit of Pink Floyd)" as they will be playing here in March.FYI, 'here' is Luleå in the north of Sweden...

Hi all, I remember seeing a thread complaining about the bad sound on the 30th Anniv DSOTM LP. But over in the hi-fi section, Scottyhammer of "it's raining LP12's" fame says it sounds mighty fine.There seem to be vastly differing views on the web as...

Pete Burns is to sue his plastic Surgeon. It's about time some of these Charlatans were taken to court. It ruined the career of Ivy Tilsley. Story hereDiccus

BBC4 have a programme on JJ Cale slated to show on Fri 26th Jan at 21:00. No more details as of yet.Steve

To redress the balance:The Alarm around the late 80's at the Hammersmith Apollo (as it was then). I wasn't expecting much but they rocked big time, and they had the audience just there along with them every step of the way. I have been a fan of theirs...

Hello folks apart from the obvious e bay/amazon where do you buy your vinyl from on line?I am after a copy of Neil Youngs Prairie Wind at a sensible price. Any recommended sites would be appreciatedthanksGary

Hi Guys,you may have noticed that i have recently returned to vinyl (unless youve been on vacation to mars !!)anyway in the last few months ive started to buy vinyl - new and 2nd hand and these are just a few ive managed to pick up ! please post your...

I figured I ought to give at least one other young-ish contemporary pianist a shot in Elveebee’s solo piano music. But who? Who am I kidding, I picked this up because Angelich starts with 'A', and eventually I’ll work my way through as...

What would be a good JJ Cale album to start with. Just been watching hom BBC4, very impressed, looks like someone I have been missing out on.ThanksGary

OK opening gambit. Elkie Brooks this evening. (But it made Mrs JWM very happy )

I have been looking in the cd bargin bins over the last few weeks, has anyone found any thing to better theseNew Year Resolution at least one new CD every weekJoe Satriani 2discs $9.00Holst The Planets $5.00Neil Young $2.00Pavlov's Dog $4.00Deep...

Hi to allI have now had my first intro system for a year and love it. But now a I want more, aint it the way....I want to upgrade but can only do this piece by piece. So may I ask any suggestions on which piece to replace and by what. Current...

Today I wanted to move my LPs to a new shelf and remove the dust. Well, I ended up playing a lot albums which I heard endlessly when I was young, but haven´t touched for quite some time. Together with the clock, the volume pot turned more and...

I have been listening to the second and third symphonies by Richard Wetz(1875-1935), written in the 20's. I find them fascinating--romantic symphonies, kinda Schumann/Bruckner influence. Wetz has a real feel for melody and rhythm that I find very...

Hmmmmm. Here's something perhaps a little worrying:http://tinyurl.com/2c7jqeApparently, Ry Cooder passed his new album "My Name Is Buddy" through iTunes during the mastering process - to improve the sound.After listening to the first master on his car...

Love the ethereal quality of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and The Last Emperor soundtrack work, but a bit hazy on his other stuff. Any guidance on his other works in a similar vein??All ears..

Yet another on-going cycle it seems. Or at least I hope. (Or do I?) PentaTone, led by erstwhile Philips execs, has released three hybrid SACDs of Mari Kodama playing some of LvB’s sonatas. That sure seems like a cycle in the making, though it...

Dear All,I have heard that the FGTH 12" of the titel track, Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, is very good. So I'm thinking of getting it. But am a bit confused over:Which version? I see CD101 has the "original UK" version for 7.99 - is this the one? I...

anyone heard whether these are of any better sound quality?I would appreciate any advice before buying these as they are not cheap.cheers

Live from Abbey Road hereOn More4 Fridays 12 Jan to 30 March 2007 (rpt following Monday on C4). CH4, More4Filmed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, this More4 series features performances from the best musical talent, old and new. Each 60 minute...

I bought an album called Picaresque by the above band at the weekend (it is their last album before the upcoming new release) and I think they are fantastic. I heard about them in Word magazine and would recommend them to all, really unusual but in a...

Was passing through Saffron Walden at the weekend and popped into an interesting and bizarre old antiques/house-clearance/second hand bookshop. If you know the town I'm sure you'll know which one I mean. They had loads of Classical LPs including Decca...

'Folk Hibernia' Fri. 21:00. Traces the Irish folk revival. Looks good, expect lots of Planxty, Bothy Band, Christy Moore et al.

I'm sure I read it somewhere on the Forum. Anyway he's touring over here. Gigs hereRegardsDiccus