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Bands under the influence… of cassettes

By admin | Published: June 1, 2010
Whoa. Ok, I know bands like to put images of cassette tapes on their covers but, they really, really like naming themselves after them. So yet again the lowly cassette is honoured in a weird and wonderful way. Maybe these bands will despise me for putting together this list potentially bringing attention to their, um, unoriginality. Maybe [...]
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Cassettes on CDs pt.2

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010
So part two of Cassettes on CDs . . I came across two more album covers while browsing the local secondhand record store today . . . didn’t buy either of them. They’re probably good albums. Probably. Thirsty Merc – Thirsty Merc Kenny Segal – Ken can Cook
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Cassettes on CDs

By admin | Published: December 4, 2009
Of course there will always be a special relationship between musicians and the humble compact cassette; the mix-tapes for friends, the demo tapes, four-track tape home recording, the first demo on cassette etc etc. Plus there’s always the nostalgia (from the older bands) and retro-cool fascination (from the younger) that these special little things bring [...]
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