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Do not let anyone help you buy Metro tickets in Paris. They will try and they will do their best to convince you that they're legit---their English is probably better than your French. If you can't figure out the kiosk on your own or it won't take your ATM card---go to a window and purchase tickets there.
Going to the Eiffel Tower is fine if you just want to see it and not access it. There's no line for that and the crowds aren't crazy.
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1 hour ago, converge88 said:
The wife and I are visiting London and Paris in a few months for the first time and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips? Places to eat, record stores, places to visit, places not to visit? Also the catacombs in Paris look really cool. Are the tours worth it? I know the lines can be long. Thanks!
My favorite restaurant in Paris is Le Soleil Gourmand. It's located in Montmartre (Sacre Couer). Definitely check out Musee D'Orsay, Pere Lachaise Cemetery and Notre Dame. Then there's plenty more to choose from: Eiffel Tower, Pompidou Centre, Picasso Museum, Louvre, etc. depending on how long you're staying. I've been to a few record stores in Paris but I can't remember the names. I was looking for French stuff like Serge Gainsbourg and Francoise Hardy. There are a few good stores near the Bastille District.
I've never been to the catacombs.
Definitely go to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The Tate Modern is also good. A trip to Windsor Castle is cool but that will definitely take up a day. Most of my time in London has been spent in Brixton. There are a few record stores around there. Rat Records in Camberwell is great and you should definitely check out Rough Trade which is near curry row. Brixton Market has some really good restaurants. Mama Lan is great and not too far from the market you will find Jeff the Chef who serves up some of the best jerk chicken I've ever eaten.
If you can take a day trip to Brighton, it's worth it. There are a handful of record stores and some other great shops to check out.
Have fun.
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4 hours ago, Bu$hleaguer said:
I can't figure out what drugs I need to be on to understand this music. I've been listening to stuff on YouTube to try to get a grasp of what these guys sound like and it's just a lot of feedback and noise to me right now.
im going to try weed first. Then I'm going to take a few somas that are lying around. I'll get a good buzz from some vodka after that and have some tramadol in the cabinet I'll hit after that if I still can't figure it out.
Im excited for the new album like all of you guys, but I can't figure out what state of mind I need to be in to enjoy it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I'd start with "Lift Your Skinny Fists..." Give it a few listens and see what you think.
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For those of you who missed out---the recording isn't great. It's not something that you would listen to more than once or twice. Great to have for the completist but not something that is going to get heavy spin time.
Songs: Molina hits Brooklyn this weekend 6/23 with Chris Brokaw opening.
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1 hour ago, Read-Dog said:
Woods - Live at TMR (black and blue split, 12")
Ty Segall - Horn the Unicorn (cassette)
Ty Segall Band - Motorhead/Paranoid (Australian tour 7", hand drawn cover by band)
Ty Segall Band - Motorhead/Paranoid (2nd pressing 7", red stamp)
Smog - Tired Tape Machine (cassette)
Smog - Macramé Gunplay (cassette)
Smog - A Table Settings (cassette)
Smog - Cow (cassette)
Bleem - Halfdoll EP (cassette)
Songs: Ohia - Albion Radix Unitas (cassette)
Songs: Ohia - Pranger demos (cassette)
Songs: Ohia - London demos (cassette)
VA - All Prayer is Good (cassette)
VA - The Mechanic Compilation (cassette)
That's one tall order. There's a copy of the Ty Segall Band 7" on Discogs. I've never seen those Smog/Songs: Ohia cassettes and I've been buying their stuff forever. Good luck.
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1 hour ago, vinny0190 said:
Got it, thanks for that, 3rd time striking out on Distillers but I guess that's fine it felt a bit overpriced anyways.
Rough Trade in Brooklyn had about six copies of that Distillers record when I stopped by yesterday.
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Greenpoint/Williamsburg:
Record Grouch (986 Manhattan Ave.), Co-Op 87 (87 Guernsey St.) and Captured Tracks (195 Calyer St.) and Academy (85 Oak St.). You could also go to Earwax (N. 9th) in Williamsburg but I never find anything there.
After record shopping you should get some pizza at Paulie G's (Greenpoint Ave.). Then hit up Lake Street (Manhattan Ave.) for some drinks. If it's Mexican that you're craving---head to the south side of Williamsburg for tasty treats at La Superior (Berry St.). Do yourself a favor and order a Paloma to wash everything down.
www.ohmyrockness.com for shows
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35 minutes ago, converge88 said:
Hey guys! I'm gonna be in New Orleans next week and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for the best record stores, food and things to do. Thanks!!
Coop's Place for food, Louisiana Music Factory and Euclid's for records, go on a cemetery tour and go to Frenchmen Street for live music.
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Tukka Tor outline
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19 hours ago, agaetisbyrjun said:
A much better cover.
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McIntosh MAC1900 receiver with wood case. The receiver works great and is the perfect gateway to vintage audio equipment. $700 OBO. Ideally, this would be pick-up only. I'm in Brooklyn. If you're serious about this and need it shipped---I do have a MAC box to ship it in but it's going to be around $40 for shipping. Contact me if you want pictures or if you're interested in stopping by for a listen.
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Tom was out of town so I'm sure that had something to do with it. I really want Stoner Witch but will be happy with Stag.
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On 12/4/2016 at 3:34 PM, sugarplums3 said:
I am have a BSR 26CX and i need to know what kind of pre-amp to get. I would like a non expensive one but not really cheap.
Why a preamp and not a receiver? Are you planning on buying an amp or do you already have one? What about speakers?
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19 minutes ago, bgdesign said:
There was never an announcement on Facebook. Oh well.
I also got this bundle but mine will likely be cancelled since I accidently picked media mail.
http://www.merchaye-revolve.com/product1/melvins-basses-loaded-limited-edition-bundle
There was an announcement on Instagram.
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Received a shipping notice even though delivery said January when I ordered.
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Finally found The Afghan Whigs 3XLP and the third LP is cracked. I've never bought a brand new record that was cracked. Used LPs from sellers who don't know how to package records---yes. But not a brand new record from a store. Argh, just threw it up on Discogs hoping that I can recoup some of my money.
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On 11/26/2016 at 0:52 AM, tagruato said:
Still need Alice Cooper? I got an extra.
I did, thanks.
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Still looking for Afghan Whigs and Alice Cooper 7".
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That turntable is for converting vinyl to a digital format. Sounds like what you really want/need is a receiver, a turntable and speakers. I have only been buying vintage equipment for the last ten years so I can't help you with the newer stuff but if you're willing to go vintage you should look in the charity shops. I don't know what it's like in the UK but I've bought some great Pioneer receivers for under 60 pounds.
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McIntosh MC2505 amp
McIntosh C28 preamp
The C28 is being serviced by Audio Classics and should be back tomorrow. Now I need to sell the MAC1900.
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7"s
Lord Send Me An Angel - red vinyl SFTRI NM/NM $120
Lord Send Me An Angel - red vinyl SFTRI Pacific Rim NM/NM $300
Let's Shake Hands - red vinyl first press no insert Italy NM/NM $325
Lafayette Blues - white vinyl inserts first press Italy NM/NM $350
Hand Springs - Extra Ball Records NM/VG+ $80
Jolene - pic disc SFTRI NM $40
Red Death At 6:14 - red vinyl MOJO NM $50
The Upholsterers - regular insert SFTRI NM/NM $350
Fell In Love With A Girl -It Takes Two - SFTRI NM/NM $45
Party of Special Things To Do - Sub Pop NM/NM $140
LPs
White Blood Cells - red vinyl SFTRI NM/NM $750
Elephant - V2 US Promo NM/NM $150
S/T - SFTRI with insert NM/NM $120
De Stijl - SFTRI NM/NM $80.00
Get Behind Me Satan - UK promo NM/NM $350
Feel free to make offers. Prices do not include shipping or insurance.
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Pull the message if it's such a problem. I couldn't care less.
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2 minutes ago, THE_James_Champ said:
so make a general sales thread for your items, like pretty much EVERY OTHER sales thread. And yeah, ebay has it's own thread.
No thanks.
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I get the Ebay thread thing sorry about that but as far as only posting once---they are two separate sales.
Marantz 2238 , what speakers ?
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I paired mine with Acoustic Research AR-2a. I live in a NYC apartment so I can't go crazy but what the neighbors were willing to tolerate sounded great.