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My review of the new #GuidedByVoices album "Thick Rich and Delicious," is now on eCoustics (dot com). It is!

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My review of the new Guided By Voices album "Thick Rich and Delicious," is now on eCoustics (dot com). It is! https://www.ecoustics.com/music/thick-rich-delicious/
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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My listening report on the new "straight from the vault" series archival reissue of Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic 1963 debut from Verve Records/UMe is on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #jazzsky #jazz #brazilianjazz #bossanova #jobim
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My listening report on the new "straight from the vault" series archival reissue of Jobim's classic 1963 debut from Verve Records/UMe is on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/composer-desafinado-plays/
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Ok kidz, time for another spin of "The Big One!" Frank Zappa's epic nearly 4-hour 1978 Halloween show, officially released replete w/ devilish #Zappa mask & UV-light pitch fork to aim at pix in the leatherette book revealing secret messages! My review on eCoustics (dot com). 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 #musicsky #music
Ok kidz, time for another spin of "The Big One!" Frank Zappa's epic nearly 4-hour 1978 Halloween show gets an official release replete with devilish FZ mask and UV-light pitch fork which you can aim at pix in the leatherette book to reveal secret messages! My review on eCoustics (dot com). 🎃👻💀👺
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
My review of Frank Zappa's new Halloween '78 5CD super deluxe boxed set is on eCoustics. "The Big One!" is an epic nearly 4-hour show restored, remixed & released w/ devilish FZ mask & UV-light pitchfork to reveal secret messages! Much fun! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 #musicsky #music
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My review of the new Frank Zappa Halloween '78 5CD super deluxe boxed set is now up on eCoustics (dot com). This features "The Big One!," Zappa's epic nearly 4-hour show officially restored and released replete with devilish FZ mask and UV-light pitch fork which you can aim at pix in the leatherette book to reveal secret messages! Much fun! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 https://www.ecoustics.com/music/frank-zappa-halloween-78/
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
My listening report on two fine 1970s soul-jazz reissues by Johnny Lytle and The Blackbyrds (via Craft Recordings & Jazz Dispensary) is now on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #jazzsky #jazz

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My listening report on two fine 1970s soul-jazz reissues by Johnny Lytle and The Blackbyrds (via Craft Recordings & Jazz Dispensary) is now on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/johnny-lytle-people-love-blackbyrds-city-life/
October 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Chill morning vibe with the great Johnny Lytle. My listening report on this early 1970s rarity (recently reissued by Craft Recordings's Jazz Dispensary subsidiary) and a mid-70s hit by The Blackbyrds is up now on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #jazzsky #jazz
Chill morning vibe with the great Johnny Lytle. My listening report on this early 1970s rarity (recently reissued by Craft Recordings's Jazz Dispensary subsidiary) and a mid-70s hit by The Blackbyrds is up now on eCoustics (dot com)
October 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
My listening journey exploring the new 4CD/1Bluray 50th Anniversary set celebrating Frank Zappa's 1975 progressive rock classic One Size Fits All is now on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #zappa

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October 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
The Cars debut was one of the first in the Rhino High Fidelity audiophile reissue series, a limited numbered edition of 5000 which sold out quickly in 2023. Got one of the new non-numbered editions for my listening report on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music

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The Cars debut was one of the first in the Rhino High Fidelity audiophile reissue series, a limited numbered edition of 5000 which sold out quickly in 2023. Got one of the new non-numbered editions for my listening report on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/cars-rhino-vinyl-reissue/
October 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Soft guitar vibing with #KennyBurrell 's 1957 self titled LP for Prestige Records. This is the new Craft Recordings OJC remaster which I reviewed on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #jazz #music
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Soft guitar vibing with Kenny Burrell's 1956 self titled LP for Prestige Records. This is the new Craft Recordings OJC remaster which I reviewed on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/kenny-burrell-vinyl-reissue/
September 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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My listening report on Craft Recordings' fine new OJC-series remaster of Kenny Burrell's hard-to-find original first LP for Prestige Records, is on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz

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My listening report on Craft Recordings' fine new OJC-series remaster of Kenny Burrell's hard-to-find original first LP for Prestige Records, is on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/kenny-burrell-vinyl-reissue/
September 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Imagine if Bill Evans arranged Pet Sounds-era #BeachBoys for his legendary trio with Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard. My listening report on The Julian Shore Trio's Sub Rosa is at eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #jazz #newmusic #music
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Imagine if Bill Evans arranged Pet Sounds-era #BeachBoys for his legendary trio with Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard. My listening report on The Julian Shore Trio's Sub Rosa is at eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #jazz #newmusic #music https://www.ecoustics.com/music/julian-shore-trio-sub-rosa/
July 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Spinnin' the latest from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Gospel-fueled, be-devil-riddled, gut-stirrin’, finger pickin’, open-tunin’, slide-driv’n, steamy front-porch raw rural blues set through a 21st century lens. My listening report on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #bluesmusic #vinyl
Spinnin' the latest from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Gospel-fueled, be-devil-riddled, gut-stirrin’, finger pickin’, open-tunin’, slide-driv’n, steamy front-porch raw rural blues set through a 21st century lens. My listening report on eCoustics (dot com).
June 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Spinning the recent Verve/Acoustic Sounds remaster of the legendary 1964 "Getz/Gilberto" LP with changed ears after hearing the new Impex SACD w/ Grundman AAA remaster & new Plangent Processes restoration. Significant improvement. My comparative listening report on eCoustics. #musicsky #jazzsky
Giving another spin to the recent Verve/Acoustic Sounds remaster of the legendary 1964 "Getz/Gilberto" LP with changed ears after jearing the new Impex SACD which pairs Bernie Grundman's AAA remaster with the new Plangent Processes restoration. The differences are very significant. My comparative listening report is on eCoustics (dot com).
June 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Enjoyed a concert double-header on Sunday, first getting to see the tremendous Julian Shore Trio at Jazz Chez Hanny, a wonderful super intimate house concert space I just learned about this weekend here in San Francisco. 1of3 #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz #newmusic
Enjoyed a concert double-header on Sunday, first getting to see the tremendous Julian Shore Trio at Jazz Chez Hanny, a wonderful super intimate house concert space I just learned about this weekend here in San Francisco. For about two hours the group treated us to a lot of music from their new album Sub Rosa (which I reviewed on eCoustics, ICYMI, link in comments below) For an audio-only clip of their stunning arrangement of Brian Wilson's "Don't Talk" (from Pet Sounds), please check link to my Facebook page below.
August 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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We are pleased to read that MOON's 250i v2 integrated amplifier has picked up another accolade - this time, a Best of 2024 Editors' Choice award from Ecoustics.

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Best Integrated Amplifiers: Editors’ Choice 2024
Our favorite integrated amplifiers in 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, Naim, NAD, Unison Research and more.
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December 23, 2024 at 10:41 AM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
My roundup of 6 terrific rare Latin soul & jazz vinyl reissues mostly from the #Fania Records universe (via Craft Recordings) is on eCoustics (dot com) including Johnny Pacheco, Joe Bataan & Celia Cruz. #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz #latinsoul #latinjazz

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My roundup of 6 terrific rare Latin soul & jazz vinyl reissues mostly from the Fania Records universe (via Craft Recordings) is on ecoustics.com including Johnny Pacheco, Joe Bataan & Celia Cruz. https://www.ecoustics.com/music/craft-recordings-rare-latin-vinyl/
April 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Giving another spin to one of my runner-up favorites of 2024, Thee Sinseers’ Sinseerly Yours (Colemine Records). I included this & many other fine releases in eCoustics' "Editor's Choice" Music Awards round up. #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz #soul
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Giving another spin to one of my runner-up favorites of 2024, Thee Sinseers’ Sinseerly Yours (Colemine Records). I included this and many other fine jazz, soul and rock titles in eCoustics' "Editor's Choice" Music Awards round up. https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/music-awards-2024/
January 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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The story is now on eCoustics (dot com). Giving the album another spin now, perfect music to get my Friday moving...
April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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My review of Steven Wilson's excellent new Dolby Atmos remix of Yes' classic 1972 masterpiece Close To The Edge -- included in Rhino's wonderful 50th Anniversary super deluxe edition expanded edition reissue -- is now on eCoustics (dot com).
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My review of Steven Wilson's excellent new Dolby Atmos remix of Yes' classic 1972 masterpiece Close To The Edge -- included in RHINO's wonderful 50th Anniversary super deluxe edition expanded edition reissue -- is now on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/yes-close-to-the-edge-atmos/
March 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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1, 2, 3 Green Light! Finding my Tuesday groove with another spin of this newly reissued and formerly rare 1957 #MilesDavis collection. My listening report is up on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz
1, 2, 3 Green Light! Finding my Tuesday groove with another spin of this newly reissued and formerly rare 1957 Miles Davis collection. My listening report is up on eCoustics (dot com).
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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My listening report on Craft Recordings' new Original Jazz Classics series reissue of #TheloniousMonk's 1957 classic "Himself" is on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #music #jazz #Monk
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My listening report on Craft Recordings' new Original Jazz Classics series reissue of Thelonious Monk's 1957 classic "Himself" is on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/thelonious-himself/
June 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
My listening report on the recent RHINO High Fidelity remastered reissue of Television's wonderful 2nd album is up on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music

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My listening report on the recent RHINO High Fidelity remastered reissue of Television's wonderful 2nd album is up on eCoustics (dot com). https://www.ecoustics.com/music/television-adventure/
September 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Its always exciting to hear new music from #BrianEno but this time we get two -- count 'em, 2! -- new collaborations with emerging artist #BeatieWolfe. My listening report about the #vinyl and CD editions is on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #newrelease #eno
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Its always exciting to hear new music from #BrianEno but this time we get two -- count 'em, 2! -- new collaborations with emerging artist #BeatieWolfe. My listening report about the #vinyl and CD editions is on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #music #newrelease #eno https://www.ecoustics.com/music/eno-wolfe-luminal-lateral/
July 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Soft landing into hump day (after oversleeping!) with Wes Montgomery's 1960 Riverside Records masterpiece. Sounds so good that I'll be purging my SACD & maybe even the '80s Mono OJC copies. My review of this near-perfect Craft/OJC Stereo reissue on eCoustics (dot com). #musicsky #jazzsky #jazz
Soft landing into hump day (after oversleeping!) with Wes Montgomery's 1960 masterpiece for Riverside Records. Sounds so very very good! So good in fact that I'll probably be purging my SACD version (and maybe even the '80s Mono OJC reissue). My review of this near-perfect Craft/OJC Stereo reissue is on eCoustics (dot com).
March 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
marksmotroff.bsky.social
Spinning the wonderful new 1st complete official soundtrack to 1975's "You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown" by Vince Guaraldi. This 45 RPM zoetrope disc (a Peanuts first) actually sounds very good! My review on ecoustics (dot com). Fun album! Loads of funky synthesizer textures. #musicsky #jazzsky
Spinning the wonderful new 1st complete official soundtrack to 1975's "You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown" by Vince Guaraldi. This 45 RPM zoetrope disc (a Peanuts first) actually sounds very good! My review on ecoustics (dot com). Fun album! Loads of funky synthesizer textures. #musicsky #jazzsky
July 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM