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    I think these maybe missing from this thread.











    Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thingfish View Post
    The Jewel in Punks Crown.


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    Essential.
    Damn, beaten to it.

    As the above punk gold standard has gone, I’ll skip that one.
    Pretty eclectic musical taste, so a varied bunch...and in no particular order, or Album cover size...


















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    Some essentials there Gaz and no mistake.

    I have the mofi DBL album of "The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East" ...... Sublime.

    The best live album ever imho.

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    Have that same Mofi vinyl release of "At Filmore" (youve heard it) and absolutely....best live Musical experience released (on whatever format)...imo...ever.

    And a big PS...thanks for sticking up for me "back in the day" (fuses n such) appreciated.
    (Genuinely no dig, heard what you meant at the time and appreciated it.)

    All about the Music...sense that's what your all about too?
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    Nae probs Gaz.....


    My taste is all over the shop too.......still great music to be had in all genres.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AJSki2fly View Post
    I think these maybe missing from this thread.











    All of these are essential Pink Floyd!

    But the one I seem to play the most is Animals


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    Quote Originally Posted by alphaGT View Post
    All of these are essential Pink Floyd!

    But the one I seem to play the most is Animals


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    Not sure why but even though I like Animals and have it, I never considered it one of their better outings.
    Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.

    Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner

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    Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones

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