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Feel like that's a recent change. Because at the show he straight up said "yes the album is 50$ but it can only be purchased here and I figure out pressing them so all of the proceeds go to me". That was 3 years ago though.

You're the best. Don't spend too much $ while you are there.

Let me know? I was in LA for work, swung by Amoeba and they were charging like 43? And they are usually very fair in their pricing. Amazon currently has it on "sale" for $37. Based off some Discogs digging, I think he re-issued it as a 2LP for $30 last year, it sold out quick and they realized...

Thank you for that link to Billy. Birthday is coming up and I will be ordering. I was so annoyed with the $50 asking price at his show. I'm finally about to break down and buy Cornballs. He has been charging $40-45 for the re-issue (OG went for $20 in 2019 but I was on a hiatus from...

Yeah. Fucking hip-hop has a hard on for overcharging and keeping releases limited in recent years. See the fact that all of Billy Woods albums can only be purchased on tour (for $50) or that JPEG's albums dip in and out of print and are priced at like 40$. It's why that part of my collection has...

So I called all my local Chicago shops and nobody has that Cunninglynguist album on order. I haven't paid attention to record store day in at least 5 years, but really want this one... anybody here willing to keep an eye out for me?

Considering trying to track down that Cunninglynguists album. Pieces of Strange is one of my prized possessions. That said, I'm extremely frustrated that the Throwing Muses album getting a release is a live album. University and The Real Ramona are among my most desired re-issues across any...

4 hours at 131 has been the sweet spot for me too. 3 hours (from the moment I turn it on) is what I've been starting with and doesn't seem to get it done.

It often taking two cooks, but I am ready to declare the Pi drastically superior to the Vinyl Flat. Records are coming out sounding perfect versus being at constant risk of subtle damage.

Almost certainly the case.

I feel EEAAO is a film you either love or it doesn't click at all for you. I saw it in theaters before anyone had a clue it would win best picture because Sean Fenessy called it the most imaginative action film since the Matrix and was caught completely off guard by it. Upon rewatch, much like...

😂 Yeah, I knew that would be sacrilege to a ton of people. The 1st Star Wars has never been a favorite. The Death Star scene has always dragged on way too long for me. The 2nd and 3rd Star Wars are great but also influenced by the popularity the 1st one had with kids. They aim to be...

One of my favorite years, all time. Perhaps in part bc I had movie pass and saw everything. But also because there was just so much mid-budget filmmaking with a distinct voice. I Toyna remains an all-time favorite. I've watched it probably 5-10x over the years. Blade Runner 2049 was that year...

All true. I think it boils down to international voters leaning towards character studies (see Cannes) and Americans being pre-programmed to want a clear plot.

I was VERY happy Brutalist won score and cinematography. Just an absolutely visually stunning film. Conclave was gorgeous but pretty standard in its approach. Brutalist has moving cameras, bold compositions and an esthetic that matched its themes and content. Meanwhile, it winning best score...