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  • The Four Seasons: Vivaldi & Piazzolla Is My Favorite LP I’ve Ever Owned

    Seldom does an LPโ€™s visual presentation rival the artistry of its music. Having seen the orchestra this past weekend at the Maison Symphonique in Montrรฉal, where the album was recorded, I can attest that the quality of the recording matches the live presentation. In fact, the only thing thatโ€™s missing from the album is the…

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  • From Stadiums to Taverns: The Night The Stones Rolled into El Mocambo

    In the annals of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll history, few moments shimmer with the kind of raw, unfiltered magic that The Rolling Stones conjured on March 4th, 1977 at Torontoโ€™s El Mocambo Tavern. Picture this: the worldโ€™s most gargantuan rock band, known for their stadium-shaking spectacles, downsizing their colossal presence to the cozy confines of a…

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  • The Jackson 5 on “American Bandstand”: When Five Brothers from Gary, Indiana, Became America’s Favorite Siblings

    By February 21, 1970, the Jackson 5 were no strangers to the national stage. Just two months earlier, theyโ€™d dazzled millions on The Ed Sullivan Show, announcing their arrival as Motownโ€™s freshest sensation. But their appearance on American Bandstand was something else entirely. This wasnโ€™t just about proving they belonged; it was about showing the…

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  • Analogue Productions Reissues Genesis:ย Selling England by the Pound

    “Selling Englandย was where, I think, it all really came together for the band.”

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  • When Ozzy Met the Bat: The Night That Shocked Rock ‘n’ Roll

    It was January 20, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa, a chilly winter night that was about to go down in the annals of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll history as one of its most shockingly bizarre. There on stage, amidst a sea of headbanging and the electric hum of anticipation, was Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness…

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  • The Night The Boss Played for a Classroom: Springsteen at Villanova

    In the unassuming corridors of Villanova University, a story was unfolding on January 16, 1973, one that would seem almost mythical in the annals of rock history. Bruce Springsteen, a name now synonymous with the pulsating heart of American rock, was there โ€“ but not as we know him now. Back then, he was just…

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  • De-Kloss-ified: Decoding the Genius of Henry Kloss

    In the sleepy town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the twilight of the Roaring Twenties, a future luminary of sound, Henry Kloss, entered the world. Born on February 21, 1929, Kloss was handy with tools from a young age. In his childhood, he was known for his precocious building skills, adding fixtures and even rooms to…

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  • The Last Waltz: The Band’s Final Curtain Call

    On November 25, 1976, The Band took the stage at San Franciscoโ€™s Winterland Ballroom for what would be their final performance, an event that would come to be known as โ€œThe Last Waltz.โ€ This concert, however, was more than just a swan song for one of rockโ€™s most influential groups; it was a monumental celebration…

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  • The Night Bo Diddley Broke the Mold on National TV

    On the evening of November 20, 1955, the usual calm of Sunday night television was shattered by the electrifying strum of a square guitar. Bo Diddley stepped onto the stage of โ€œThe Ed Sullivan Show,โ€ not just to perform but to ignite a cultural revolution. Scheduled to play Tennessee Ernie Fordโ€™s โ€œSixteen Tons,โ€ Diddley instead…

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  • The Rolling Stones:  Hackney Diamonds Review

    The best Rolling Stones album since Lady Gaga was a toddler.

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  • The King’s Homecoming in Tupelo

    In the sultry heat of a Southern afternoon, amidst the intoxicating scents of cotton candy and the rural festivities of the Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, a rebellious rhythm began to play. It marked the homecoming of Tupeloโ€™s most illustrious son, the King of Rock โ€˜nโ€™ Roll, Elvis Presley. The year was 1956, a transformative…

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  • Katana & Keynotes: A Samurai’s Discourse on Sound

    Nestled amidst a lush garden, the distant chirping of cicadas providing a serene backdrop, Master Tekashi and young Daichi sit opposite each other on tatami mats, a steaming pot of tea between them. The fragrant aroma of the brew serves as a prelude to their conversation, bridging the worlds of sound and samurai. Daichi: Master,…

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  • Bluesound Node X

    Bluesound is celebrating 10 years at the leading edge of multi-room hi-res music streaming with an update of the brilliant Node.

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  • Elvis Presley’s 1954 Opry Debut: A Pivotal Moment in Rock ‘n’ Roll History

    Elvis Presleyโ€™s 1954 Opry Debut remains an iconic moment in music history. While today we easily associate Elvis with his swiveling hips and captivating dulcet tones, the music world of 1954 did not immediately recognize the impending legend from Tupelo, Mississippi. Yet, on October 2nd of that year, he stepped onto the revered Grand Ole…

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  • The Doors Defy Ed Sullivan: The Night Rock ‘n’ Roll Refused to Be Tamed

    In the ever-evolving tapestry of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll, there are moments that define generations and challenge the status quo. On September 17, 1967, such a moment materialized on the stages of โ€œThe Ed Sullivan Show,โ€ forever embedding itself in the annals of music history. The Doors, led by the enigmatic and unpredictable Jim Morrison, transformed…

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