This is Solid Love
I am almost done with the "Recommended Components" <a href="http://blog.stereophile.com/stephenmejias/072006essay/">blurbs</a>. And it feels so good.
Stephen Mejias
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On Newsstands Now: Stereophile, Vol.32 No.2 (February 2009)
The February 2009 issue of <i>Stereophile</i> is now on newsstands. On the cover, we feature the first CD player to come from Canadian manufacturer, Bryston.
A Seamless Presentation
John Atkinson:
In the Mythical Land
Michael Fremer:
More Than Just Sonically Pure
Art Dudley:
It's the Song I Hate
On Sonic Youth's 1992 album, <i>Dirty</i>, there is a song called "Youth Against Fascism," in which Thurston Moore lists a series of difficult political themes (racial violence, a poor economy, a lousy president, etc.) and follows each item with the refrain:
Lights
When I was younger, in my teens and early twenties, it happened all the time. On a whim, I'd go out to a small rock venue, and be absolutely shocked, ignited, <i>devastated</i> by some young, unknown band. Afterwards, I was always too shy to speak to the musicians, but, if I had any extra cash on me, I'd be sure to head to the merch' table and pick up a demo, maybe even buy a button or t-shirt. The feeling was as intoxicating and brilliant as New York City's snow-covered streets on a sunny winter day. This band was now <i>yours</i> to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, from this day forward, or until they signed to a major label.
Recording of January 2009: The Hawk Is Howling
<B>MOGWAI: <I>The Hawk Is Howling</I></B><BR>
Rock Action/Matador OLE 832-1 (LP), -2 (CD). Gareth Jones, James Aparicio, prods.; Andy Miller, Tony Doogan, Andi Whitelock, engs. AAA/AAD. TT: 63:29<BR>
Performance *****<BR>
Sonics ****½
Jonathan Scull as SM
As <i>Stereophile</i>'s senior editor, Jonathan Scull wrote a popular column called "<a href="http://www.stereophile.com/finetunes/">Fine Tunes</a>." He now handles <a href="http://www.scullcommunications.com/">marketing and press relations</a> for Bel Canto, Furutech, Loiminchay, and Ultralink/XLO. And does a pretty decent impersonation of me.
Laura LoVecchio as SM
Ad Manager, Laura LoVecchio, is obviously having a great time at CES.