I was supposed to take the trash to the transfer station today. Transfer station. That’s silly. I would call it … More
Author: Vertical Separation
2021: A Year in Vinyl Collecting Review
Note: This post is a little later than I planned. After a small hiatus from writing, because reasons, we’re back … More
Falsely Accused & The Deep Boston Blues
New England power trio Falsely Accused pair monstrous Hard Rock riffing with a Deep Blues that came to Boston by … More
This Week in Vinyl: Falsely Accused – Compression
Disclaimer: The following text includes shameless self promotion. Proceed at your own peril. This took some doing. I’ve spent stupid … More
This Week in Vinyl: (More) New Vinyl!
This was not a inexpensive morning. Fortunately, I am fairly skilled at justifying modestly expensive investments in… well whatever I’m … More
This Week in Vinyl: Queens of the Stone Age – Like Clockwork
I’ve spoken briefly about my roundabout introduction to Queens of the Stone Age. It’s taken me some time to assemble … More
Climb West, Unrestricted.
Today was the first time I put my uniform on for a purpose other than duty. Flight duty, that is. … More
The Fireside: Chopin Nocturnes
I still don’t have any kindling. But, What I lack in kindling I more than make up for with a … More
The Fireside – Lady Sings the Blues
I almost didn’t come out tonight. It was a little later than I would have liked, at the end of … More
This Week in Vinyl: John Coltrane – A Love Supreme
I started writing this as a comment to a post by one of my favorite music bloggers. The question posed … More
This Week in Vinyl: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced
So much of music is nostalgic, is it not? A certain song or record can awaken memories long forgotten. I’m … More
Mezzanine
Here I sit. The harsh fluorescent lights illuminate a nearly empty crew lounge. It’s late. And getting later by the … More
This Week in Vinyl: How do I pick vinyl?
Someone asked me recently what I look for when I buy records. This is a great question. Being a relatively … More
The Cosmos Must Have a Sense of Humor.
Scar tissue is a funny thing. Be it a noticeable mark on your skin, or an invisible impression on your … More
Thunderbirds Are Go!
New gear day may be the best way to spend a Tuesday that I can think of. This particular Tuesday … More
This Week in Vinyl: Dave Grohl – Play
On a cool rainy morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee, my son came over to ask if he could … More