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I just thought I'd mention this band again (previously mentioned by Alan Ball on the forum a couple of months ago) ..."If like many you have become more than a little jaded about the lack of quality live dance music, The Bays might represent just the...
Folks,I own Schubert's string quartets 12-15 (performed by the Julliard School, which I assume to be a group of skilled but inexperienced students?), which I enjoy very much, but I'm wondering....a) What, in your opinion, are the best Schubert string...
Well I was a little concerned to find barrel scrapings of Eric Clapton and Craig David on this years list.Obviously where music is concerned, Queeny could do with a hand.What would your list look like? As there dosn't appear to be any reasoning behind...
GrooversJust found this...though you might like itRegardsMikehttp://www.moremusic.co.uk/links/uk_res.htmOn the Yellow Brick Road and Happy
Belgian consumer watchdog, Test-Achats, has sued four out of five world's largest record labels in Belgium. The lawsuit is filed against the EMI, Sony, BMG and Universal because these companies have released so-called copy protected audio CDs in...
Hi thereHas anyone picked this up yet?Very good disc, recommended in hi-fi plus.If you have it then i wonder if you have the same problem i have. at around 1:05 of the first song (just before the "KEEP THAT TICKET" line) there's a strange zippery kind...
I've noticed this coming very high in various end of year polls. Is it any good? And while we're on the subject, what's the Rapture album like? Cheers Simon Bought this lunchtime: Belle & Sebastian - Dear Catastrophe Waitress (Vinyl) Goldfrapp - Black Cherry (a very reasonably priced CD) Underworld - Dubnobasswithmyheadman(double remastered vinyl) Unkle - Never Never Land (CD to replace my illegally downloaded copy) Goldfrapp -
I found the below UMG boxes for low prices at www.stradivarius.it in case anyone really needs another Beethoven or Brahms box set.(From Bohm I've heard 3, 6, and 9, so I know I want that one.) A complete Kubelik cycle sounds interesting, as does...
Do the Japanese Imports (Re-Mastered) sound better or different than the U.S/Canadian ones?Are they worth the extra money and time to get them?Also there seems to be two versions of Japanese cd's, one has a blue logo on the top left and the other does...
I found myself enjoying a von Karajan recording of the 5th symphony a few days ago, and since I find HvK reprehensible (on careerist, moral, musical, and political grounds) I was upset with myself.I pulled out my Linn reissue of Erich Kleiber's...
It is my tradition to play U2's splendid song from 'War' on the said day.Anyone else with relevant offerings?
Anybody found any decent end of year lists? I've been thinking about mine, and wondering what I'll put on mine and why. I know I've not done justice to everything I've bought this year, and seeing what others are considering will give me a kick up the...
After recently listening to all 5 of my classical CD's and actually enjoying every minute, I spent at least 5 hours last night sifting through dozens of posts here and Amazon's vaults. Now I have a large beginner's wish list:Ravel- Bolero...
Sorry, it’s late; I’ve had a few beers and got a disastrous bank statement today so I’m feeling pissed and belligerent. I find myself watching a repeat of a recent Top of the Tops on cable and there’s a bunch of nonentities...
What about that eh?A wrist slitting dirge as the Christmas number one single.I love it, and am delighted to see that it beat all the other 'jingle bells' crap that was supposed to jolly us along.Kinda restores my faith in human nature and confirms the...
At "FOPP" in Leamington Spa yesterday, the following were on offer at £5 or £7 amongst many more at prices from £1 Bowie - Ziggy / Sane / MWSTW / Dory Buckley - Grace Talking Heads - SMS Also Supergrass, Coltrane & other jazz Many CD's from £3 and not just the usual fillers. Well worth checking out if there is a store near you
We have managed to get enough correct to enter the comp. We are now stuck on two covers now, want to try and finish it if possible. Any help would be appreciated. The only cover I can describe is as follows:-Black surround Light circle with a Yellow...
Does anyone know of a website that lists what CD's are copy-protected? Thanks.
Dr. Albert Oxford of the London Institute of Culture and Rap Studies has penned a list of objections to Eminem. Well worth a click.quote:6. SexismWomen are nothing but mindless receptacles for sex in Eminem's world, as evidenced by his current hit Hot...
When I first heard Colin Davis’ most recent LSO Live recording of Les Troyens last fall I quickly determined that this is one of my favorite operas, and indeed that it is one of the greatest operas. Subsequent experience merely served to support...
Anyone any preferences on this subject? Heard one on the radio the other day and thought i might buy but would like input first. The last time I asked for help on his symphonies I was very happy with the general recomendations.Merry Xmas and a HNY to...
2 Album covers can any one help as to group and/or title:- 1 - yellow faced man with mesh glasses 2 - Rabbit jumping over a hurdle got it now Beck - Odelay Thanks Howard [This message was edited by BigH47 on SATURDAY 27 December 2003 at 17:09.] [This message was edited by BigH47 on SATURDAY 27 December 2003 at 18:12.]
Yes; the seventies Dutch band.You may have seen me banging on about Japanese produced CD's being the ultimate in sound quality.Well; I've just received 'Focus 3' and 'Moving Waves' in the 20 bit K2 Original Sleeves Collection, made in Japan.Superb...
The Onion's list provided a few laughs.