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Wendy Carlos's Switched-On Bach is one of those rare novelty recordings that never gets boring. In the capable hands of Carlos, Bach's keyboard masterpieces sound like they were made for the otherworldly blurps, farts, and chimes of a Moog synthesizer. And, in a sense, they were. Bach's inventive music doesn't lose any of it's contrapuntal punch in these complicated arrangements and, novelties aside, the playing is great on this Grammy Award-winning classic. Whether performing Bach's "Two-Part Inventions," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," or "Wachet Auf," Carlos offers one-of-a-kind interpretations, her synthesizers still sounding as otherworldly as they did in 1968. This is one of those weird and wonderful classical releases that anyone--classical scholar or pop enthusiast--can enjoy. A Switched-On box set exists, capturing most of Carlos's baroque-gone-berserk output, but this is the disc that started it all. In a word, fun. --Jason Verlinde

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Minimum-Maximum ~ Kraftwerk

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First of all the sound picture is perfect, the trademark sound of Kraftwerk is extremely warm sounding compared to the thin electronics of the DJ's and button-pushers who have emerged from the influence of Kraftwerk's early albums. Seems the sound of Kraftwerk has improved this live collection features most of their most familiar songs, but with much more swing, depth, and luster. As far as the cover design is concerned, I like the inner sleeve over the slip cover.

Updated Sep 19, 2007

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Drukqs ~ Aphex Twin

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Like Eric Satie but contemporary

Updated Aug 30, 2007

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Before and After Science ~ Brian Eno

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Somehow at first listen the songs of "Before and After Science" felt like old favorites, some, perky, some quirky, some very relaxed like a fond memory of a perfect day.

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Hejira ~ Joni Mitchell

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I've lived with these songs for years, I guess what I like most is how well they smooth the edges of one's personal transitions.

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A Retrospective Brian Jonestown Massacre

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It's a favorite collection, worthy of desert island status. Someone please remind me why Brian Jonestown Massacre isn't as big as U2.

Updated Feb 11, 2009

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Aretha Sings the Blues - Aretha Franklin

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There are discoveries that make you happy, this one saved my soul.

Updated Jul 19, 2007

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My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations

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a armful of hits, and the information included in booklet.

Updated Jul 27, 2007

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Thai Beat A Go-Go, Vol. 2

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Our Love to Admire - Interpol

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I underestimated this band for years, the dreary vocal delivery and throw-a-way lyrics over overtly urgent guitar didn't help. "Our Love to Admire" isn't really anything very different from previous Interpol antics, but now I'm comfortable with their brand of storytelling--choosing to break with blues formulas for something more like journal writing with a soundtrack--it's radio theatre for the pod generation. I have a feeling Interpol albums will become cult classics long after their original fans start to feel old and out of touch because they find them selves choosing the droning Interpol sound from their youth over newer groups.

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