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Earth, Wind & Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire
posted a review of Earth, Wind & Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire. 4 months ago
Wow. Only knowing their radio hits, that are great in their own right, this is Sly Stone-ish. Phenomenal soul.
Yazoo - Upstairs At Eric's
posted a review of Yazoo - Upstairs At Eric's. about 1 year ago
I lump this into the pile of cassettes that I owned or "borrowed" that were underappreciated back in the mid 80's. Yaz and oddly enough Kraftwerk. Took many listens to get it.
Hüsker Dü - Candy Apple Grey
posted a review of Hüsker Dü - Candy Apple Grey. about 1 year ago
You probably purchased it at a record That's my guess.
The Ocean Blue - Davy Jones' Locker
posted a review of The Ocean Blue - Davy Jones' Locker. about 1 year ago
I picked up the black vinyl version from the website, great shipping time. Vinyl version sounds nice with no pops or clicks. Fan from the beginning, one of my favorite bands, always.
Yardbirds* - Yardbirds
posted a review of Yardbirds* - Yardbirds. about 1 year ago
I've seen a few with a gold foil sticker..... don't recall mono or stereo.
Johnny Marr + The Healers (2) - Boomslang
posted a review of Johnny Marr + The Healers (2) - Boomslang. about 1 year ago
I saw them live in Boston -2003. It seemed like they didn't want to be there, low energy. A vinyl release would be fantastic. Great record.
Sparks - A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing
posted a review of Sparks - A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing. about 1 year ago
Sounds good, but what a rip off!! No lyric inner like the U.S. o.g. $44 for basic packaging......plain white inner and goofy blue vinyl. Friday Music should do better for the price.
The B-52's - The B-52's
posted a review of The B-52's - The B-52's. about 1 year ago
The MOFI is very clean sounding, balanced. My NM original has a tad more umph. I enjoy both.
Edgar Jones - The Way It Is
posted a review of Edgar Jones - The Way It Is. about 1 year ago
Spot on Funk, Soul, Psych, Rock and Roll. Great pressing too. You won't be disappointed.
King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
posted a comment on King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King. about 1 year ago
This 200g reissue sounds phenomenal. I can't imagine an original sounding any better. My first KC LP.
The Church - The Hypnogogue
posted a review of The Church - The Hypnogogue. about 1 year ago
I have the 2LP Black pressing. Sounds fantastic after a RCM douche. The Church will forever harness the ability to sound like early 80's psychedelic music. Absolutely timeless and engaging tunes. Only complaint is white paper inners..... Nicely... See full review
Rick Nelson* - Another Side Of Rick
posted a review of Rick Nelson* - Another Side Of Rick. about 1 year ago
Just picked up a Mono WLP. Great session musicians and production. No corny 60's stuff here, just good tunes.
Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees
posted a review of Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees. about 1 year ago
I just unsealed my copy and gave it a listen. Clean, quiet vinyl. Different mastering, different sound.....I wouldn't reject a NM copy. Don't know why this gets a bad rap. Just as good as my O.G. from '76. Sincerely.
Japan - Adolescent Sex
posted a review of Japan - Adolescent Sex. about 1 year ago
Should have fit right in with Adam Ant and Bowie's 80's stuff.....Great album.
Cheap Trick - Dream Police
posted a review of Cheap Trick - Dream Police. about 1 year ago
"Dream Police" is the most perfect homage to The Kinks ever recorded. Very different sounding compared to other tracks. Great OG power pop.
Edgar Summertyme - Morphic Fields
posted a review of Edgar Summertyme - Morphic Fields. about 1 year ago
Imagine this fookin gem on nice quiet vinyl.....I have for 10 years!!
Cheap Trick - In Color
posted a review of Cheap Trick - In Color. about 1 year ago
No Green Day at all would have been nice too.
The Wind - Where It's At With The Wind
posted a review of The Wind - Where It's At With The Wind. about 1 year ago
Just listened to this entire LP. I can tell you it's total Bomp! Voxx esque garage. Reminds me alot of The Scruffs. Good stuff.
Depeche Mode - Violator
posted a review of Depeche Mode - Violator. about 1 year ago
I can state with confidence that this particular CD version sounds very good. Compared to it's vinyl counterpart....check your local thrift shop. I paid $2 for a NM copy on CD.
Nick Heyward - Woodland Echoes
posted a review of Nick Heyward - Woodland Echoes. about 1 year ago
Absolutely masterful. From the quality songs, players, vocals, production, recording, mastering. The vinyl played quiet out of the box! Should be in everyone's collection. Pure pop music sound.
Yaz* - Upstairs At Eric's
posted a review of Yaz* - Upstairs At Eric's. about 1 year ago
If you were in High School in the 80's, the real cool kids had this cassette. Wasn't my cup of tea back then, now I'm in my 50's and this MOFI pressing has my attention. Great sounding LP..
Heartbreakers* - The L.A.M.F. Demo Sessions
posted a review of Heartbreakers* - The L.A.M.F. Demo Sessions. about 1 year ago
Played like a dream right outta the package. I've been a fan since So Alone....this demo LP sounds the best L.A.M.F. ever has. Luvin it. Get one.
Fastway (2) - Fastway
posted a review of Fastway (2) - Fastway. about 1 year ago
My friend had the cassette in Jr High. Back then I thought it was pretty run of the mill. Picked up a Japan pressing, and at 52 it's growing on me! Hahaha. Good stuff
Frank Black And The Catholics - One More Road For The Hit
posted a review of Frank Black And The Catholics - One More Road For The Hit. over 2 years ago
Great pressing of this album, that I had no idea existed.
B-sides and rarities are quality here.
Live - Throwing Copper
posted a review of Live - Throwing Copper. over 2 years ago
The MOV pressing is absolutely fine. I would love to hear a original..... maybe I'll get lucky.
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
posted a review of T. Rex - Electric Warrior. over 2 years ago
I have a handful from this series, including Electric Warrior. They sound great.
Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill
posted a review of Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill. over 2 years ago
Just received this newly RM lp from Sound of Vinyl and was eager to spin it. Plain packaging in shrink with no hype sticker, no release details. Opened the shrink and was pleasantly surprised by a white poly lined inner. Lp was clean to the naked eye,... See full review
The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight
posted a comment on The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight. over 2 years ago
My og Canadian pressing sounds a little more punchy in the drums. The Yep Roc isn't bassy but everything sounds like it's in it's place. The vinyl is 99% quiet. Not a perfect 10 record to start.
Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw & The Cooked
posted a review of Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw & The Cooked. over 2 years ago
I recall 1989 here in the U.S. I remember being out of high school upon it's release
Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw & The Cooked
posted a review of Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw & The Cooked. over 2 years ago
I revisited this record recently, and went nostalgic for a half a second. Once I got passed the three radio hits, I was instantly back in the present and realized why this record was a force back then. FYC went hard pop but there was "Hard as it is"... See full review
The Replacements - Pleased To Meet Me
posted a review of The Replacements - Pleased To Meet Me. over 2 years ago
I just compared a 1987 original to a newly unsealed U S. Cub copy. The verdict is, they both sound great. The retail copy is a tad more punchy, but both are great pressings. Haven't heard the Rhino reissue.
posted a comment on Jay Lewis (11). over 2 years ago
Jay Lewis "Back to the fountain" is fabulous listen, loud or on headphones, stoned in a dark room.
Cracatilla
posted a comment on Cracatilla. over 2 years ago
Jay Lewis "Back To The Fountain" is one of the greatest lo-fi records you can hi-fi. I have one, but don't see it listed here.
Carole King - Tapestry
posted a comment on Carole King - Tapestry. over 2 years ago
Tone adjustment is the key with this recording. It's quite possible to get it right.
Carole King - Tapestry
posted a comment on Carole King - Tapestry. over 2 years ago
If you're having an issue with Carole King's voice sounding bright and harsh, adjust the tone controls on your amp. A little tweaking goes a long way with older recordings. If you run an equalizer, even better. My 2 cents
Nirvana - Nevermind
posted a comment on Nirvana - Nevermind. over 2 years ago
The 30th Anniversary release sounds great, albeit it's cut loud and very bright. Volume has to be just right to appreciate RKS mastering on this one. Cool addition for hype sticker and 45. Gatefold, poly lined inner a plus.
Brian Wilson - Brian Wilson
posted a comment on Brian Wilson - Brian Wilson. over 3 years ago
Mine is an original pressing on Sire SRC pressed.
I was fresh out of High School when this came out. Where I respected the Beach Boys sound, the others ruined that with the dreadful Kokomo.
Now I'm can sit back and think, with all the horror he went... See full review
Mutants (2)
posted a comment on Mutants (2). over 3 years ago
Picked this up at a friend's shop. Hooky from the start. From the 1st track side 1, got me thinking X and B-52's influence......? Quality throughout.
The Wild Thymes - Reflections
posted a comment on The Wild Thymes - Reflections. over 3 years ago
I just listened to my copy twice. I thought it was a good listen. Cut at a nice level, quiet pressing, purple vinyl and the labels are cool. Love the George Harrison covers. The Band is tight and the original tunes are slightly above average for a... See full review
Blind Melon - Nico
posted a comment on Blind Melon - Nico. over 3 years ago
I just picked the unofficial Analog Spark pressing on gray vinyl, and it sounds fantastic. The hype sticker is not a sticker at all. It's printed permanently on the cover. Sound is loud and very detailed with quiet playback. Even comes with a poly... See full review
Nick Drake - Pink Moon
posted a comment on Nick Drake - Pink Moon. over 3 years ago
I believe Pink Moon was sort of a miracle album. Nick's mental health was pretty much thin ice by 1972. He had difficulty promoting it and playing live was a task, with it being a quiet album.
An Emotional Fish - An Emotional Fish
posted a comment on An Emotional Fish - An Emotional Fish. over 3 years ago
I own a nice NM O.G. of this, as I recently pick it up. I recall the two tracks they played on the radio. Very tight band and vocal. Songs are as good as the classics from that part of the era. Good stuff. Overlook not. One of the best debut lp's of the 90's. See full review
Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
posted a comment on Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. over 3 years ago
Sample songs here have proven to be weak.
Night and Day with its CNN propaganda.....NOPE.
Ian Skelly - Cut From A Star
posted a comment on Ian Skelly - Cut From A Star. over 3 years ago
Phenomenal release from the backbeat brother. Very modern psychedelic sound. Like The Coral, but very different.... Hope to grab Drifters Skyline too. For those who aren't aware, Serpent Power is just as good. Get em' all!!!
The Moffs - Entomology
posted a comment on The Moffs - Entomology. over 3 years ago
I've owned this Lp for a short time. Honestly, I can't imagine unhearing it. It's the pathway that leads to The La's and Stone Roses (circa1989), from the land of Pink Floyd.
Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling
posted a comment on Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling. over 3 years ago
Another brick in Lou Reed's wall of genius. Lou's narrator style vocal delivery layered over rock, pop and soul playing. I have the RSD pressing from a few years back. Quiet and detailed sounding.
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Echo
posted a review of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Echo. over 3 years ago
I own the 3 sided etched LP RM RE. Could this be the best TP&HB release of all time? The only track I knew going in was the Last DJ. Wow this is good. Quiet pressing and the mastering is well balanced.
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
posted a comment on T. Rex - Electric Warrior. over 3 years ago
Definitely the best pressing as far as availability and price. Quiet vinyl and a detailed sound. KPG really separated the instruments as they were meant to be. This is a 1971 rock and roll album.. Why go MOFI?
The The - The Comeback Special (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
posted a comment on The The - The Comeback Special (Live At The Royal Albert Hall). over 3 years ago
I picked this up the other day. I've since listened to all 6 sides....oh man!!! Great pressing of a well recorded live performance.
Matt Johnson is in classic form and the band is tight. Saw them twice in the 90's at small clubs in the U.S. nice package too. See full review
The Wackers - Wackering Heights
posted a comment on The Wackers - Wackering Heights. over 3 years ago
I have nice WLP of this record. Judging from the cover art I rolled the dice. Great stuff, must have slipped thru the cracks. Hard and mellow.