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I thought I'd covered all the angles...phoned early just in case, got through various voice platforms so as not to be caught out later on, then rang just a bit early so as to 'arrive' at nine on the dot, all the while pursuing internet option. Ended...

Apart from lighting up nicely my CDX2/XPS2 really highlights the difference between 'normal' CD and HDCD. So, three questions:1) What are the actual differences?2) Anybody know of any good web sites dedicated to purchase of such things? I've just ...

Hi,Mike Lindup - ex Level 42 keyboard player - whose solo album "Conversations With Silence" (Naim CD073) we released, is doing a live tour in February and March.His quartet consist of Tristan Banks on drums, Andy Lafone on bass and Miles Bould on...

Dear AllI've been trying to establish a collection of C20th abd C21st chamber music. Cello sonatas with piano that I have enjoyed very much are: KodalyMacmillanSchnitke No1CarterOthers I enjoy less are:ShostakovichProkofievCan anyone make...

Heard it the other day as Supermarket muzak.The lyric goes something like:-"Has anyone here seen my friend Martin"?It might be about Martin Luther King?Soulful pop classic.Who, when and what please.

and this weeks fave CD is .................... Snow Patrol, "Final Straw". £* at Fopp.Excellent

Well tower records has filed for bankruptcy (god I wish I could spell) and downloaded music is on the increase, how long then before buying music from shops new is going to end? [This message was edited by garyi on TUESDAY 10 February 2004 at 19:59.]

Any good?I ordered it blindly but have the opportunity to cancel if you all say it's a dud.

Wait with glee or cower in fear but there is a new Norah Jones album due for release at the start of February...........Let battle commence !

So heres the deal.. you have the length of an album to live..........What album would you listen too....??Yes double albums count but it has to be your favourite album. What i want is your fav album and only 1 choice!!!Anselmall art is contemporary;...

anyone listened to the new one?I'm a tad sort of let down. Sound quality is a bit ropey too. Especially for an Abbey Road master.Or is it me?

"Hi there, Jez at 101cd.com here,just a quick message to let you all know about the spectacular newcampaign we're now running on classic LPs; we have hundreds of LPsavailable, some now deleted, from the likes of AC/DC, Aerosmith, BeachBoys, Bob Dylan,...

I'll be in Chicago next week with some time to kill. Can anyone recommend some good (second hand?) vinyl stores for me to check out? Also anyone know a good analogue orientated hi-fi retailer in the windy city?AndyGive me a bottle of anything and a...

Written and recorded, more or less, together. So who got the best song for their album, Eric or George?

I have just been watching 'Johnny Rotten vs Peter Andre' on VH-1.All the S.P. and PiL tracks were great, and all of PA dire, just ooze, laughable.So there.DSOTT - Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant

attention all doubters!just a quick word about the gig at the brixton academy last night. Anyone with any doubts about this band simply has to see them live. On record I think they are great but maybe not that innovative, but live they blow away ANY...

Just enjoying one of the frequent outings of "A Secret Wish".Definitely one of my favourite records of all time.Question is does anyone know of anything similar out there???Mike

Caught Blackalicious at Galatos last night. Man they were stone delicious. Such entertainers. Such relentless movers of smiling energy. Such heady involvement with an audience. Such a powerful commitment to a singular aesthetic.Anyone share this...

Off to see (Aussie)Pink Floyd to-night at Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Anniversary Tour for DSOTM. Should be interesting. Anyone else going?Howard

My choices would be:Paul Thompson for the first two Roxy Music albums. My first choice.Mike Shrieve for the first Santana album.I think they brought a new level to drumming, made it a real emotional instrument, which others seem not able to do.Paul...

Don't recall any comments on this album (I could have missed them though). It is growing on me quickly and favorites are "Evening In June", "Meaning Of Lonliness" and "Goldfish Bowl". I often times have found Van too self-indulgent but thid disc...

Anyone here like them? 'From the lions mouth' great stuff

I had a bit of an ECM day yesterday, spinning "Universal Syncopations" by Miroslav Vituous, the mesmerizing "The Rain" by Ghazal (a Persian, Indian Classical album and of my best of 2003) and the "Tribute to Lester" by the Art Ensemble of Chicago. I...

Spent this afternoon listening to Barafundle on CD. Highly enjoyableThe only other album by them I own is Spanish Dance Troupe. Anything else worth considering ?

I was in the pub last night and the barperson was playing a lot of punk. (Music always sounds better through a jukebox or alcoholic haze).She played all the usual suspects and I was struck by just how bad the Sex Pistols were. A rather dull mouldy pub...