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Got it today, alas couldn't find it on vinyl.Its OK, but it hasn't jumped on me like Second light did, or indeed 360.I am hoping this is a 'grower'

I'll be frank I don't like any CDs I've heard on the Naim label much. I only listen to jazz so comments restricted to that ( + antonio). Ken Christianson produces beautifully recorded pieces but none appeal to me. I find it disappointing that Naim...

Here are couple of albums I've picked out from recent reviews. Would anyone like to pass on thoughts , opinions etc.?Love As Laughter - Sea To Shining SeaDrowning Pool - SinnerTomahawk - TomahawkRival Schools - United By Fateand in a less heavier...

I have been enjoying his recent 2 CD set on Trojan called "Patterns In the Rain". I am aware that his career goes back into the 60's, but not at all sure where to start with his albums. Any fans of British folk rock care to add a few ...

Spacek: CurvatiaThis little gem has taken a loooonnnnngggg time to understand, but I have arrived, a very good album.well recommended to those willing to 'experiement' with modern views on music.

A truly shocking scene of hipster carnage in Athens, Georgia:37 record-store clerks feared deadErik

What an unusual piece this. When first I heard it, I did not know what to make of it. It was virtuosic and colorful, but it did not seem particularly interesting. Maybe the artist got it wrong, I thought. But the artist in question was Martha Argerich...

They Black Crowes have "ceased to be", they are "ex-Crowes"....Sad, they are my favourite 'normal' rock band.. I have seen them in the early years, through 'thick and thin' (excuse the song title pun) to the latter years. They were great live...

Hi,I'm interested in buying Ton Koopman's recordingsof the complete Bach Cantatas. Is anybody actuallylistening to them intensively. What do you thinkabout them? Have you listened to other completerecordings?Thanks for any advice.RetoCDX, NAC102,...

I SEE TOM RUSSELL (WITH GUITARIST ANDREW HARDIN) IS ON TOUR IN THE U.K. NOW...ANYBODY HAD A CHANCE TO SEE THIS MAGNIFICENT SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN PER CHANCE?? I'VE SEEN HIM BEFORE (DOUBLE BILL WITH JOHN PRINE IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT) AND HE IS JUST AS...

Man, has EMI gone nuts as of late. This month, five "References" titles were released in the States (though it looks like they are from last year for Europe), all of them worth buying. There are Gieseking's traversal of all of Ravel's solo piano...

OK, I know its pretty cheesy but the "Keep the Faith" CD is a lot of fun. It only sounded good recently - post CDX upgrade. Feels like rock and roll. Regards, David

Just recieved the remasters on Red Bullet of 'Moving Waves' and 'Focus 3'.Cleaned up beautifully.Superb.Manufactured in Holland. Got mine from www.cdnow.com

Question--Having recently upgraded from my cheap Denon to a cd3.5 I've been gratified at the almost universal improvement to music reproduction. Even my wife can easily appreciate the difference.However, one CD I have in which a choir is singing truly...

SET TO GO INTERNATIONAL, ONE OF CANADAS' UP AND COMING BANDS...

I get most of my discs from the USA and Canada, principally because they generally sound better and are also, often cheaper, even allowing for postage charges.Today; I came unstuck with the postie demanding £7.78 in import duties and a clearance...

The album is called 'Creating Patterns' on Talking Loud records.Anyone else entranced by this one?The review I read that piqued my interest made comparisons to Miles Davis and Massive Attack.Suggest if you love liquid, slinky drum'n'bass with some...

I found this site that I found entertaining, but the I've been told that I don't have a clue about entertainment. Welcome to Celine's WorldEnjoy it or don't!Peter

for anyone in the area, on the St Albums Road in Watford is a record shop called Past & Present Records. It has a sister shop most would probably miss around the corner. Due to the fact the two wish to join into one shop the sister shop is selling every record at half price. well never one to miss an opportunity I decided to walk up there today I came away with the following: Ry cooder: Border Line, The Slide Area, into The Purple Valley, Jazz Yes: Fragile, The Yes Album Howlin wolf: Ridin'...

From what I have seen, most Naimees and Linnies listen to 70's pre punk rock and "easy" jazz noodling. Of course, classical too.I wonder why ?Is it to do the the wealth / class of the people who buy the gear, the age profile, or the synergy of the...

Is it that with the wealth of new good music available today does utter crap go to the top of the charts.Celin F**king Dion, I asks ya?eh?Did Canada ever produce a good female artist?Hang on is Joni Mitchell Canadian.Ah but so is Alanis...

We watched The Red Violin last nite - quite good - highly recommnedend.The sound is good too. Lots of strings (obviously) and choral.Any other movies out there work a look?- GregBInsert Witty Signature Line Here

This statement came to me 3rd hand today. Does anyone know what he's quiting.....possibly recording new material...hoping it's not touring as I have already booked for Manchester & Birmingham in May. Maybe he's just quiting the evil weed. Does anyone know any more details. A worried fan Dave

I bought some of the recent Hat Hut Reissues.Vienna Art orchestra - The minimalism of Eric Satie. Wonderful witty, complex reflections on the music of Satie from a jazz or improvisational standpoint. "The digression we have here contains the didactic...

I have noticed there's quite a bunch of members who are into Stravinsky. So why don&rsquot we compare what works we like best? Let's start right away with saying I'm not a big fan of the Sacre du Printemps . Too thumpy. It's too much a manifesto. You don't listen to the Sacre without thinking: at the same time Elgar was writing his Violin Cto with its windflower wistfulness, poor old bastard. To me Stravinsky is, together with Tchaikovksy, the supreme maker of ballet music . Usually I'm not...