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Your Personal Soundtrack
Early morning weekdays...chilled electronica but not TOO ambient. Stuff like Kruder & Dorfmeister, tunes from the Ambient Dub series, Klaus Schulze.Early morning weekends...classic hard bop usually or maybe some classical guitar pieces.While d... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
That Wavves album that came out a few weeks ago is pretty decent. Some of the members of Jay Reatard's old band so it's kinda got that vibe . 
Gilmour and Waters Together Again
I don't get the "no pun intended" in Samuel's post. 
Best Rock Album in 2010
Thanks for your input Energizer. 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
I've seen the new Apples In Stereo album get lots of comparisons to ELO. 
How do you store your albums
Two words...IKEA Expedit. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
I'm not even sure who that barb was aimed at...Steve Hackett? The first album that I listed(Neutral Milk Hotel-In The Aeroplane Over The Sea) is nothing but open chords and barre chords but to me it is inspired and perfect. The musicians must know... 
"Dead Can Dance", what is your impression?
She's done several soundtracks. A little known but fantastic one is Whale Rider. 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
You all must hear this song. I consider myself pretty well-versed in 80s music but this is a new one on me. I've been going through this guy's Top 100 Records Of All Time list and I must say that he has impeccable taste. I've discovered all sorts ... 
Band of Horses ------- Vinyl vs. CD ?
I've ONLY heard the first two albums on vinyl and think they sound pretty great. I'm not nearly diggin' the new album as much so I just picked up a used cd and that'll work for me. 
best recordings for a sense of scale
The Deep Listening Bandhttp://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dllp=amg&sql=11:fpfrxqt5ldke 
Flying Lotus: "The Hendrix of his Generation" ?
Bongofury...I'm confused about the promoting Flying Lotus since 1996 statement. Do you mean 2006? 
Flying Lotus: "The Hendrix of his Generation" ?
I have his earlier stuff but I haven't heard his newest. Track down a video from a few years ago that was directed by Tim & Eric...not really safe for work though. This is probably he wrong forum to be making Hendrix comparisons without gettin... 
What decibel level do you listen at?
My Bloody Valentine live @136 db was pretty intense. I'll measure later today. 
Strings Dilemma
I've been playing since forever and I've never heard anyone refer to string tension as "action".