Analogman Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I ran into some of those smelly hipster people at the farmer's market a while back. They tried to jump in front of me in the line to buy eggs. I read somewhere the other day that Dinosaur Jr is re-releasing some of their albums on cassette. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I recently bought on amazon.com the cassette of R.E.M. ~ New Adventures in Hi Fi. Apparently the Vinyl edition of this is out of print, so the cassette was the other memorabilia I could own, I could afford, of that album, which happens to be a masterpiece of the Warner era. Most of the cassettes available today are remaining (surviving) stock of the pre-CD and the early CD era, there's actually very little manufacturing of "new" cassettes. Also, I think that manufacturers can charge a premium on cassettes (just like they do on vinyl products) since they are aimed at a collector's market rather than the general population who is more likely to just buy a CD they can easily play everywhere. On the other hand, cassettes and especially vinyl, need a dedicated area/space of listening and have little mobility -the walkman being an exception. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I was going to say earlier - the Walkman/Discman is longer made. Is that correct? OR what we use to call jamboxes/ghetto blasters. I did a search on Amazon a while back for a tape deck. About the only thing that came up was a cheapy model that was set-up to hook up to a computer - in order to make Mp3 files from tapes. All this talk of tapes takes me back to the days when my mullet was thicker and healthier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The ability that the internet provides to be instantly gratified has ruined endire sectors of the Communication Media: Print and Music delivery are on their death beds while movies and Television have the sniffles... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 All this talk of tapes takes me back to the days when my mullet was thicker and healthier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks, I'll be here all week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Takes me back to the same time and also more hair, and a lot less grey.. If you want a tape player, visit your local Salvation Army store or other thrift store, they carry lots of them along with speakers, etc. As far as the death of CDs, I just recieved a very nice copy brand new copy of a reissued Julius Hemphill LP that is long out of print and never been reissued on CD until now. It got a great review for its sound and packaging in the NY Times. CDs ain't dead. They may be injured, but clearly the market for hardcopy digital is not yet over. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I got a good one by way of Ebay. I now have three stereo systems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have two CD books in my car that will never leave. One is a mix of everything I listen to, and the other is full of live recordings by Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and Jeff Tweedy. I love them both. Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I was going to say earlier - the Walkman/Discman is longer made. Is that correct? OR what we use to call jamboxes/ghetto blasters. I did a search on Amazon a while back for a tape deck. About the only thing that came up was a cheapy model that was set-up to hook up to a computer - in order to make Mp3 files from tapes. All this talk of tapes takes me back to the days when my mullet was thicker and healthier. so you still have a mullet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Anyone worried about the death of rock radio? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^ people still listen to radio? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I listen to radio, but there barely any rock radio even in Chicago, LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I listen to A.M. or the BBC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I hadn't listened to radio for probably 20 years or so. Then I got a new car a couple of years ago that came with a free trial of satellite radio. Wow, I fell in love with it. I've found a lot of really great new music on satellite radio - mostly on the two channels SiriusXM U and The Loft. And some of the oldies stations pull out stuff I never thought I'd ever hear anywhere other than my own record collection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I listen to A.M. or the BBC.I listen to alot of AM too. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Cool graphic on this website showing the change in sales in different formats from 1980 to 2010. http://recordloungelocal.tumblr.com/post/9252000768/music-media-sales-1980-2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have abandoned radio in favor of podcasts. The only A.M. I listen to is Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Very cool. LPs are still a very small part of the picture. I guess I never realized how many cassettes were sold back in the 80s. I almost never bought anyway pre-recorded ones. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have a radio that looks like an early 60s transistor radio that I use at work from time to time. Too bad A.M. seems to be more about shit like Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates than pre-80s oldies these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've found a lot of really great new music on satellite radio - mostly on the two channels SiriusXM U and The Loft. Two great channels. XMU can get a little electronic-y for my tastes, but a great way to find current bands. The Loft is a perfect blend of new and old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I have a radio that looks like an early 60s transistor radio that I use at work from time to time. Too bad A.M. seems to be more about shit like Huey Lewis and Hall and Oates than pre-80s oldies these days. we've got a fun local AM station that plays everything from Dylan to Opera. Pretty fun, if you're in the mood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 we've got a fun local AM station that plays everything from Dylan to Opera. Pretty fun, if you're in the mood. I think the one here is from Chicago or somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I think the one here is from Chicago or somewhere. What's the call letters? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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