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Best band never to release a truly great album?
Zaikesman-I guess I misunderstood this thread to mean what great groups never produced a commercially great album. The English Beat (and General Public) were one of my favorite bands and I own all their excellent albums. Blind Faith had two incred... 
Best Female Rock Group
Has to be Queen 
Best band never to release a truly great album?
The English BeatBeck, Bogert and AppiceBlind FaithRockpile 
What pets hang out with Audiophiles?
I had to move my Blue Crown Amazon out of the listening room. His talking, babbling and barking prevented me from enjoying my critical listening sessions. My 20 year old burmese cat, Radar, recently past away, but he was always on my lap sharing t... 
What's everybody listening to this evening?
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No. 9 in Eb major, KV 271Piano Concerto No. 27 in Bb major, KV 595Nicola Frisardi, PianoMozartu, Orchester SalzburgGereard Korsten, ConductorBryan Ferry-FranticJohn Williams-The Magic BoxHooker and Heat-Live a... 
What is the best Beatle Song
I hate these type of questions. It's like asking me who my favorite group is or what my favorite record is. There are too many favorite songs of the Beatles to just pick one. So I'll list some of my favorites that haven't been mentioned.You've Got... 
Static Build Up On Record Surface
It's not normal. I doubt that is has anything to do with your cleaning process. It could be the material of your clothes (polyester, polar fleece, etc.), synthetic carpeting, or it could be very dry climate. Regardless, there is a simple solution.... 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
Well put, Ben. When I first heard the Doors I was still living in NYC. They were a west coast band at the time. I was "blown away" by the quality of the playing, musical composition and the lyrics of the majority of their songs; and of course the ... 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
Trich727So, Jim Morrison had a drinking problem. Many of the rock stars of that era used and abused drugs and alcohol, but were still able to produce great music. Although too many of them did die from drug related deaths. 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
BenDavid Byrne was born in Scotland, but the Talking Heads were formed when all the members were attending the New York Art Institute. They use to play at a club called CBGB's in midtown Manhattan. 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
Although Jimi Hendrix is an American, the Jimi Hendrix Experience formed and gained notoriety in England. The Band of Gypsies were an American rock and roll band featuring Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles and Billy Cox. They were awesome! 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
The Allman Brothers (original)Talking HeadsSantana (San Francisco based band)The DoorsBuffalo SpringfieldBlood, Sweat and Tears (original band with Al Kooper)The Grateful Dead (popular, but not great) 
Subject: Anti-Piracy Breakthrough
"Nothing is foolproof, because fools are ingenious." 
What are the 5 most overrated rock albums?
Albums by:The Grateful DeadGuns and RosesGenesisGrand Funk RailroadIron ButterflyACDCAbbaThe Monkees 
CD Player for ARC/B&W 802 Matrix
I've had both the ARC CD2 and the Meridian 508.24. The ARC is a very sweet sounding, uncolored cd player. It puts the listener around a third or half way in the music hall. The Meridian 508.24 puts the listener very close to the soundstage. Instru...