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Beyond the Firesign Theatre: Other Comedy Troupes of the 1970s

(WARNING: You may be exposed to adult content and humor of questionable taste.) The late 1960s through the mid-1970s was a fertile time for recorded comedy, both stand-up and ensemble.... Read more...

Pretenders: The Real Thing

On September 7, 2021, Chrissie Hynde turned 70 years old. Granted, the lead singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the Pretenders was young when she started turning punk into something brainy,... Read more...

Everyone Loves the Sound of a Train in the Distance

I’ve always loved trains and music. When I was little, I thought Aretha Franklin was singing “Train train train/train of fools.” Back then, if you enjoyed model trains, you could... Read more...

Roon Done Right: A User Guide, Part Two

In Part One (Issue 146), we covered the fundamentals of what Roon is and how it works, and the advantages it provides in organizing and accessing digital music. Part Two explores the... Read more...

The Joys of FM

Although it’s common for more than person to discover or invent something, these names come from my own history, so they hold special importance for me, and are as correct... Read more...

One Speed Is All You Need

Detail of the front panel of a 1970s MAC-1900 receiver, made by McIntosh. Who needs surround sound when you've got switching options like these? MAC-1900, rear view. For a look... Read more...

Choosing New Speakers: What Information Is Helpful? Part One

Impedance. Signal to noise ratio. Driver size. Flatness of frequency response (or deviation from it). Sensitivity rating in dB. Cabinet size. Off-axis response. Power-handling capability. There are many considerations in... Read more...

King Crimson - Red (40th Anniversary Steven Wilson Remix/Remaster)

I know, I’m pretty much late to the party with regard to the Steven Wilson remix/remasters of classic rock and prog titles, many of which have been out for a... Read more...

Pilgrimage to Sturgis, Part Five

[The first installments of this series appeared in Issues 143, 144, 145 and 146 – Ed.] As the midday heat passed, it was time to head back to Spearfish. While gearing up, Spider insisted on riding... Read more...

Hole in the Wall

It was the perspective through the hole in this stone wall that enticed me to take this photo on the grounds of the Tower of London. There are moments when... Read more...

The DMM Dubplate and the Art of Pushing the Boundaries, Part One

Before I begin writing about the DMM Dubplate Vol. 1 disk, recently released by Stockfisch Records of Germany, some background is essential for a full appreciation of what this actually means, in technical and... Read more...

Avian Audiophile

Sevdah

The early years of my life were spent on my maternal grandmother’s farm. While Opa (grandpa) worked at the paper mill, Oma raised pigs and grew greens and grapevines. I passed the time feeding... Read more...

Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, Part Two

In Part One (Issue 146) Ken talked about his journey to Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, which took place on July 28, 1973, and his experiences at the festival, which featured the... Read more...

Joe Grushecky: Still Rocking the House

Pittsburgh’s own Joe Grushecky is one of the most genuine, authentic artists in rock and roll. He is also arguably the most honest. Grushecky first became known in the late... Read more...

Stream of Consciousness: Better Sound From My Computer Audio, Part One

As something of a musical magpie, I have always been of the mind that it’s just such a special thing to physically own the commodity that you buy. Call me... Read more...

Big Bill Broonzy, Live in Nottingham 1957

Big Bill BroonzyThe Midnight Special: Live in Nottingham 1957ORG Music If blues legend Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958) plied his trade in the 21st century, he’d probably be an Uber driver. A... Read more...

Burt Bacharach, Part Two: Make Way for Dionne Warwick

Part One in Issue 146 covered Burt Bacharach’s early years, writing hits for artists like Jerry Butler, Gene McDaniels, Gene Pitney, and…the Five Blobs. The series continues here. The work of Burt... Read more...

1960s Rock Band Rhinoceros: Hype (and Then, More Hype)

Way before Menudo there was Rhinoceros. Rhinoceros was a late 1960s rock band and the brainchild of Elektra Records’ producers Paul Rothchild and Frazier Mohawk (aka Barry Friedman). Mohawk had... Read more...

Octave Records Releases its First Vinyl LPs

PS Audio’s Octave Records is proud to announce its first vinyl LPs Say Somethin’ by virtuoso jazz trumpet player Gabriel Mervine and Out of Thin Air by GRAMMY-winning solo pianist Don Grusin. Both records were recorded... Read more...

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