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by Xenu
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: New Who Japanese mini-LPs
Replies: 73
Views: 108724

Re: New Who Japanese mini-LPs

I'd be interested, in the sense that I have no intention of purchasing expensive imports but would consider purchasing domestic/European issues (although I see no point in reissuing things like the BBC Sessions). That said, I would hope that they would be priced like the Universal reissues of the ea...
by Xenu
Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: The Who - Who Are You
Replies: 28
Views: 43399

Re: The Who - Who Are You

I don't jump. I just traipse.
by Xenu
Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Pre-emphasis list?
Replies: 11
Views: 21637

Re: Pre-emphasis list?

I am still reading this, sort of, and I'm glad you agree with me. Decoded it isn't a perfect match for what I think it should sound like (or, for that matter, the Barking Pumpkin CD), but it's close. Sheik and YAWYI become a lot more bearable as well. I simply wonder how such an oversight could have...
by Xenu
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Going Underground
Topic: Rolling Stones "Genuine Black Box"
Replies: 0
Views: 18220

Rolling Stones "Genuine Black Box"

Lossy sources.

AWFUL lossy sources.

Avoid.
by Xenu
Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Hail to the Thief Deluxe
Replies: 1
Views: 8180

Hail to the Thief Deluxe

Is it just me, or is the "LA Version" of "I Will" on this package...not? It appears to actually be the pre-mastered version...which is something of a mindfuck, as I always assumed that these discs were just compiled from other CDs, and that version of "I Will" hasn't ex...
by Xenu
Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:53 am
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Pre-emphasis list?
Replies: 11
Views: 21637

Re: Pre-emphasis list?

I've always been deeply suspicious that those Frank Zappa EMI CDs "have" preemphasis, but neglect to include the flag. They sound much more natural decoded.
by Xenu
Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: David Bowie S/T Deluxe - A Question
Replies: 0
Views: 19567

David Bowie S/T Deluxe - A Question

Yo all, So 'cuz I can't think of where else to ask this: According to the press release for the upcoming David Bowie S/T deluxe edition (seriously: first Space Oddity, now this? I never thought I'd be catered to in quite this way), the mono mix of the album will be making its first appearance on CD:...
by Xenu
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)
Replies: 45
Views: 90122

Re: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/c7yxo3

That purports to be the new "Komm."

Does it sound weird to anybody else?
by Xenu
Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Arlen Specter
Replies: 1
Views: 7167

Arlen Specter

I don't trust him as far as I can throw him (he has been pandering over on the right for the past few months, and seems to have suddenly come to the conclusion that he'll never win, so he's switched tactics), but still: Jesus.
by Xenu
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)
Replies: 45
Views: 90122

Re: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)

Using the 1987 remixes again is slightly curious, but I can't say I'm entirely surprised. I think it's just plain weird, and makes me wonder exactly what sources they're using for the other tracks. Frankly, the press release smacks of early-90s reissue hyperbole. Exactly how in the fucking world do...
by Xenu
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: General Music Discussion
Topic: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)
Replies: 45
Views: 90122

Re: Boomer history ends on September 9 (Beatles remasters)

Chiming in as requested:

The source could be any number of things, including the Capitol boxen. It's a flash video, for crying out loud.
by Xenu
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Firefox's Selective Hatred of Flash
Replies: 2
Views: 8395

Re: Firefox's Selective Hatred of Flash

Indeed. Even uninstalling and reinstalling does nothing.
by Xenu
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Firefox's Selective Hatred of Flash
Replies: 2
Views: 8395

Firefox's Selective Hatred of Flash

Hey all, So something I can't quite figure out: for some time, Firefox hasn't been able to play some flash files correctly. It can do Youtube, for example, but it dies on Myspace; it can't play samples from hmv.co.jp, it can't load most non-Youtube videos from Gawker, and so on. Uninstalling and rei...
by Xenu
Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Rapture Ready clusterfuck of the day
Replies: 2
Views: 8511

Rapture Ready clusterfuck of the day

http://www.rr-bb.com/showthread.php?s=f6e427e759d05055d1bbf1c41fad84c5&t=76371 All about the swearing in...and the terrifying lack of the bible the second time around. My favorite quote: Ironically, the flub involves executing the office of the Presidency. What is the difference of "faithfu...
by Xenu
Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Do you use Vista or are you sticking with XP for now?
Replies: 19
Views: 29611

Re: Do you use Vista or are you sticking with XP for now?

My experiences with Vista are generally isolated to me attempting to get something to work on a friend's computer via methods that have worked for years, only to find that options are hidden and/or obscured, the command prompt no longer works properly, moving a file presents seven "are you sure...