I recently watched a video by Rick Beato, where he talks about how music became worthless. In essence, he holds up a Led Zeppelin record and expresses how, back in the day, if he wanted to buy it, he’d have to get off his backside, do some work and save up the money. His point being, (among other things) that … Read More
Albums for Autumn – Five Cozy Records for Fall
As the seasons change, so does our desire for music, food, drink, and many other pleasures that make life worth living. As spring passes to summer and summer to autumn (or fall, depending on where you live), we’re encouraged into a state of reflection that reminds us of our own humanity. Put more eloquently, in the words of Yoko Ono: … Read More
Best Classic Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl
The best classic rock albums to own on vinyl from The Beatles to AC/DC and everything in between.
Records Are Inferior? Why I Collect Vinyl In the Digital Age
All things considered, you could be forgiven for thinking that collecting records in the 21st century was a foolish pursuit; after all, aren’t they inferior to modern digital formats such as high-fidelity digital streaming or even old-fashioned CDs? The vinyl medium certainly has its short-comings, including potential scratches, pops & clicks, distortion from mistracking, inner groove distortion, the need to … Read More
Best Albums to Own On Vinyl – 50 Essential Records Every Collector Should Own
Compiling a list of the best albums to own on vinyl is no small task. There’s a staggering amount of music history to consider, and at the end of the day, you could ask ten different people and get ten completely different lists. But I can conclude one thing for certain: there’s no better way own music than the beautiful canvas of … Read More
The History of the Record Player and Turntables
When you pull a record from its sleeve, place it on your turntable, and lower the stylus, you’re witnessing a beautiful playback mechanism over 100 years in the making. What began as an inherent human desire to preserve our mortal voices eventually unfolded through a series of incremental breakthroughs that gave birth to a cultural music revolution. Your modern turntable … Read More
Best Online Record Stores to Grow Your Collection
Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online – Full Guide: Finding the best place to buy vinyl records online can be a minefield. Sure, there are many places to choose from, but not all online vinyl stores are made equal. A good record retailer will hand curate a selection of new or used records, often both. Many specialize in a particular … Read More
AI-Generated Music: Do We REALLY Want This?
No matter where you live in the world and regardless of your native tongue, one single language unites humanity: music. In the words of the late American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Without even needing to understand the words being sung, music has the power to move us emotionally. It’s part of what separates … Read More
Significantly Different Mono/Stereo Mixes on Records
During the infancy of stereo – particularly in the mid to late 60s – albums were mixed in mono and stereo, respectively. In many cases, the mono version was the main mix, with the stereo version being somewhat of an afterthought. Stereo was new, and engineers took the opportunity to experiment with spacial separation. In mild cases, the difference between … Read More
Best Gatefold Album Covers – Iconic Classics
First introduced in the mid-1960s, gatefold album covers greatly increased the creative possibilities of album cover design. Effectively doubling the canvas size, both inside and out, cover designers could showcase seamless artwork, or extend a theme beyond what is initially seen from the front cover alone. As the popularity of gatefold album covers grew throughout the 60s and 70s, many … Read More