“What is it about vinyl records? It’s everything isn’t it; the nostalgia alone is enough to never want to let them go.”
“There was a brief moment at some point in the 80s when the CD was introduced you had a feeling that was the end of proper records, but somehow they are still very much with us and simply will not go away. Why is that? Anyone who still enjoys vinyl already knows that they sound better than any other format, they look and feel better, they have a smell and alive-ness, they look awesome on a well stacked shelf of titles and they provide a life long collecting fascination.
No other musical format gets close to vinyl in any of those ways. The crackle, hum, and whir as the needle drops onto the grooves, in anticipation you turn up the volume and feel the warmth and the bass boom rumble through your speakers, it’s untouchable.
There’s nothing quite like listening to Dark Side Of The Moon in a darkened room after certain mood adjustments. Forget the remastered digital Blue Ray mega clarity effect, it’s way too clean. Even when a record jumps or gets scratched it shows personality, you have to look after and care for your records just like you would for anything that you love.
Vinyl records are here to stay, it’s official, and where there’s vinyl there will always be those like-minded enthusiasts who will set up a shop.
They may not be on your everyday high street shop anymore but who cares, we have the internet, and in every large town there is always the wonderful second-hand record shop where we can continue to browse and stare in wonder.
I love vinyl records, because they are the perfect means to enjoy your favourite music.”
—Dean Garcia, Musician Producer Recordist / Curve SPC ECO 2013
“Delusional Waste,” the first single from the upcoming SPC ECO album is in stores on July 29 via Kaboom Music.
