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Several years ago, I began acquiring every 9.0+ and Best New Music album from Pitchfork. Many of those albums are on this list, and they are among the albums I believe will stick with me forever. How is Pitchfork not one of the best resources for learning about music, as compared to a Rolling...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik This is another good reason to be an English major. In undergrad, I was able to pick up used books for a song. They don't constantly "update" literature to force you to buy the latest version. The initial investment in textbooks is worth it...

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Quote: Originally Posted by VicAjax a body of evidence is required, not just a single observation. not to mention i would take issue with this... measuring microwaves moving through space or the circumference of a tree does not, in fact, alter either one. even if it did, a set of...

Difficult, since everything is a pet peeve to me: -When a person responds to one of my nuanced posts, only to completely misrepresent what I said. I then have to waste time responding so that other people don't think I believe those things. -People who refuse to punctuate their posts...

I find that science is very elegant and instructive on a macroscopic scale, but highly turbulent and indeterminate on the lowest levels. Newton's work, the Theory of Evolution, and numerous other theories are so elegant that one cannot help but think that they are correct. On the scale at which...

Quote: Originally Posted by atothex Santana Row is not what I'd consider an upscale place, although the French place is pretty tasty. Left Bank, I think? Chez Panisse is good, but I wouldn't say it necessarily tastes any better than some cheaper places in Berkeley. My go-to for...

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Quote: Originally Posted by logwed But do they do Prog better than Pink Floyd? Certainly not. Saying an album was ahead of it's time does not make it better. Anyway, this is Abbey Road we're talking about. Do you even remember what you wrote? You said that The Beatles were in the...

Quote: Originally Posted by logwed The Beatles may have just been in the wrong time. They missed the 70's with bands like Yes and Pink Floyd experimenting with structures and sounds and instruments. Yes and PF experimented early in their respective careers, which, IMO, was when their...

Abbey Road contains Come Together, Something, and Here Comes The Sun; these are three of the greatest songs ever written. The second string pieces are I Want You (She's So Heavy), Because, Oh Darling, and the medley. No album is more varied in its combination of blues, ballad, heavy metal, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aslan123 The Mono Box Set is sold out at Amazon.com now. However, it is still available at The Official Beatles Shop and probably other places as well. Amazon.ca still has it however. I'm starting to think of dropping it for the Stereo Box Set, both for...

I think I saw some at the mall with a Hello Kitty design. Does that work for you?

Of course people think I'm crazy, although it's not entirely because of what I spend on audio equipment. I have avoided getting into a serious argument with anyone over the validity of my hobby, or the way it makes me feel, but some people have told me it is a frivolous waste of money for...

I rarely use my cell phone (once a week, if that often), and I refuse to "text" people. So I really don't need an iPhone. Those who wish to contact me can feel free to use email, where they will get a fully thought out response. I have no problems with Vista, as it works flawlessly for me...

Quote: Originally Posted by pcf Are the mono versions going to be released separetely later? It is really not fair that people are forced to buy the box sets if they want the mono versions on discs. My guess is no, this will never happen. I happen to agree with you that consumers...

I find this to be a worthwhile discussion. Still, my final substantive comment on the Hendrix matter is that most people will reflexively say he is the "greatest" even if they are unfamiliar with his music. In truth they are both in the category of "greatest."

Reasons to play an electric: 1) Easy to fret notes. Do you like buzzing sounds? If not, play electric. You need a significant amount of hand/finger strength to even get a sound out of an acoustic. This can be discouraging. 2) It is easier to bend strings on an electric. This will add...

I'm going to throw an idea out there, and you can reject it. My suggestion is always to start with an electric. It is much easier to play, and you will be less likely to become discouraged. That being said, Taylor makes very nice acoustics, and you would be very happy. As for the price, it...

I would say that Hendrix is amazing even when playing acoustic. Really, his intelligence and unique style shine through even without all that extra experimentation. As for Clapton being reverent of Hendrix, I would not say that means much with regard to his status relative to Hendrix. Clapton is...

I personally view Clapton as being at least the equal of Hendrix, possibly because I was not around when Hendrix was alive. It's just that when I take a look at his overall career, Clapton participated in at least six groundbreaking group/solo undertakings (Yardbirds, Mayall, Cream, Dominoes...

Eric Clapton is not the greatest guitar god... he is God. I'll take Clapton over Hendrix on most days.