TAPSheet: Release Notes (And More) – 11/21/2012 (US Report)
Before I kick in with the release news (what little there may be; holidays y’know), I have a few pieces to give up. The first is the small article in…
80s Bands I’ve Never Heard Of
The 80s were incredibly rich in bands. In a time where independent labels were gaining a foothold into the tightened world of the big labels, uncountable bands were making inroads…
Yes, Rush, SACDs, Audio Fidelity…It’s All Great News
Apologies, especially to all those who HAVEN’T heard this great news yet. I did know about this Friday, but was traveling and so was unable to post an announcement. But,…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 11/15/2012 (UK Report)
Attack Attack Records will release an anthology for New Model Army named Vengeance: The Whole Story 1980-84, on December 10. The 2CD set will contain 37 remastered tracks. In essence,…
Review: A Life Within A Day – Squackett
In case you don’t know, Squackett is Chris Squire of Yes, and Steve Hackett of Genesis (and a solid body of solo work, including some awesome Classical works). When I…
Poll: Are 5.1 Surround Remixes That Important?
I’ve always been a Stereo purist. There’s something within the concept of 5.1 applications where classic music is concerned (outside the scope of the original recording), that makes it seem…
TAPSheet: Release News – 11/13/2012 (US Report)
Elektra Records have fresh new vinyl coming for a bona fide classic, Kick Out The Jams from MC5. The LP re-release is scheduled for January 8. Rhino Records will release…
Poll: Which Album Is Best? – Elton John
Not many performers have a rich career to draw from like Elton John has. From his fairly unknown Empty Sky (1969) debut (released in the UK way before the US),…
Rediscovering Great Bands – Focus
Back in 1971, a four-piece Dutch band by the name of Focus released a studio album by the name of Moving Waves (US. Moving Waves was released as Focus II…
Review: Lark’s Tongues In Aspic (40th Anniversary) – King Crimson
At long last, the newest remix/remaster of this classic album is here! Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp worked together on a fabulous new mix of the original album and it…
Rediscovering Great Bands: Family (1967-1973)
I have to admit I came late to Family. It was 1972, and I was working in a record store and everyone started listening to “Bandstand” (my favourite of their…
Rush – 2112 – Anniversary Edition a Reality
The great news is that Amazon is now posting purchase links for the Anniversary Edition of 2112, one of Rush‘s great albums. Last week, we posted that this was a…