As LL Cool J once screamed, "Don't Call It a Comeback!"
While music industry insiders proclaim the inevitable death of the CD, as more an more consumers prefer the convenience of purchasing their music digitally and corporations are identifying strategies to cut costs, an audiophile rejuvenation is underway.
More and more artists are producing their work on vinyl to appease fans clamoring for the very best hi fidelity experience. Rocking well into their third decade, Pearl Jam has been a long-time proponent of the LP. Their 10th studio album, Lightning Bolt, released today, is available on vinyl, while earlier albums in their catalog--not currently being pressed--are now collectors items.
If you dig music, consider kicking it old school and converting to the turntable for your home listening experience. The sounds may not be portable, but they're not compressed either. For consumers, vinyl offers a gateway into the experiences intended by the artists. Not to mention the liner notes: artwork and supplemental material the way it's supposed to be shared--not folded up like a napkin and squeezed in a square. Support your local record store, conduct your own personal "treasure hunt", and strive to build a collection that defines your personal tastes and styles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4319gEKg9Os
While music industry insiders proclaim the inevitable death of the CD, as more an more consumers prefer the convenience of purchasing their music digitally and corporations are identifying strategies to cut costs, an audiophile rejuvenation is underway.
More and more artists are producing their work on vinyl to appease fans clamoring for the very best hi fidelity experience. Rocking well into their third decade, Pearl Jam has been a long-time proponent of the LP. Their 10th studio album, Lightning Bolt, released today, is available on vinyl, while earlier albums in their catalog--not currently being pressed--are now collectors items.
If you dig music, consider kicking it old school and converting to the turntable for your home listening experience. The sounds may not be portable, but they're not compressed either. For consumers, vinyl offers a gateway into the experiences intended by the artists. Not to mention the liner notes: artwork and supplemental material the way it's supposed to be shared--not folded up like a napkin and squeezed in a square. Support your local record store, conduct your own personal "treasure hunt", and strive to build a collection that defines your personal tastes and styles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4319gEKg9Os