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| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? RE the U2 - Bono urban legend: even if that story is not true, it probably should be. | |
| Burt Bacharach has passed away Among the multitude of things that the world needs now would include a few more artists like Burt Bacharach, who can be both sophisticated and commercially accessible. | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? @yyzsantabarbara, it's probably not a coincidence that two of THE THE's best (and most consistent) albums were when Johhny Marr was a member of the band [Mind Bomb & Dusk]. @jcwilson makes a very good point: "they (REM) were also pivotal in s... | |
| Burt Bacharach has passed away Like many of the great ones, he made it look easy. "Walk On By" is devastatingly good! | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? +1 @yyzsantabarbara, "Mind Bomb" by THE THE is a great album. The slower and darker version of "The Beat(en) Generation" on their latest release ("The Comeback Special") better reflects the times that we are living in now, compared to when "Mind B... | |
| What CDs to buy Any of the Steven Wilson remix's (Chicago - Jethro Tull - XTC - Yes) or any of the recent remasters of The Beatles, Joni Mitchell or Pink Floyd will get you started. | |
| RIP Tom Verlaine I agree that the guitar duo of Tom Verlaine & Richard Lloyd are in the same rarified air as Duane Allman & Dickie Betts. I'd add Andy Powell & Ted Turner of Wishbone Ash to that exclusive club; and, Peter Koppes & Marty Wilson-Pipe... | |
| SPDIF Coax cable recommendation? Over the last 10 years, I've tried SPDIF coax digital cables from: Audio Envy, Audioquest, Acoustic Zen, DH Labs & NBS. Of those, I liked the DH Labs D - 750 the best. It is by no means the most expensive cable in that bunch; but, I think my s... | |
| Favourite Guitarists RIP, the one, the only, JEFF BECK! | |
| Favourite Guitarists Michael Hedges Mick Ronson Among the not yet mentioned guitarists that also appeared on a Steely Dan record: Elliot Randall; Rick Derringer; Dean Parks; Ben Benay; Hugh McCracken; Jeff Mironov; Jay Graydon; Steve Kahn & Hiram Bullock. | |
| Heist/ crime songs Concrete Blonde - Scene of a Perfect Crime Prefab Sprout - The Best Jewel Thief in the World | |
| Confession: I only like Norah Jones because so many others told me to Norah has her moments; but, I get why many don't feel inclined to jump on that bandwagon. I was given a ticket to see Norah on her 2022 tour and I was excited when I learned that Brian Blade was the drummer in her touring band. I've seen Brian nu... | |
| What are your top 3 favorite female singers? + 1 for: Kate Bush, Neko Case, Annie Haslam, KD Lang & Joni Mitchell. Here's a few who haven't been mentioned yet: Karen Bergquist (Over The Rhine) Dominique Durand (Ivy) Jonette Napalitano (Concrete Blonde) Kim Richey Sharleen Spiteri (... | |
| Preamp with two volume controls? Ormond Beach/Daytona (whatever) Phone: (386) 676 - 2004 Email: AF@AudibleIllusions.com | |
| Preamp with two volume controls? Audible Illusions is based in Daytona, FL. and their tube preamps are well regarded. Also, their preamp has two "balance control" knobs (one for each channel), in addition to the master volume control. The owners manual describes the balance cont... |