Over the years I have purchased a few different editions of The Song Remains the Same, the official live album and movie by Led Zeppelin released during their tenure together. I saw the film back in the theaters and caught up with the band live at the same acclaimed arena, Madison Square Garden, a couple of years later. I had my vinyl copy, which I later “upgraded” to compact disc. I also picked up a VHS version and later a DVD version of the film. However, fans like myself, and certainly discriminate listeners have never been satisfied with the sound quality of this release. It should come as no surprise that after a full reissue campaign by which guitarist Jimmy Page embarked on the task… Continue Reading

Fans have been waiting a long time for an expanded edition of one of the most iconic albums of all time, John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Taking listeners on an incredibly personal journey through the entire songwriting and recording process, this collectors edition includes the initial writing and demo sessions at John's home studio at Tittenhurst Park, all the way through to the final co-production with Phil Spector. Imagine is a remarkable testament of the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their own words and absolutely a must have album for any music collector. Imagine is a timeless album which includes seminal songs such as “Imagine,” “Jealous Guy” and “How Do You Sleep?” Now lovingly… Continue Reading

When I first heard of the quiet New England based band “Birdsong at Morning” it was a recommendation from another surround sound enthusiast. I immediately picked of a copy of their 2015 sophomore release “A Slight Departure” which contains a masterfully recorded collection of modern folk-rock songs available in 5.1 surround sound. At the time I wasn’t aware of their 2011 ambitious debut 4-CD box set, “Annals of My Glass House”, which began as an exercise in resurrecting long dormant musical energies. Jumping forward to 2018, the band led by singer/songwriter Alan Williams, with guitarist Darleen Wilson and bassist Greg Porter, has released their new album, “Signs and Wonders,” which weaves… Continue Reading