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    Glenn's Top 50 of 2023

    I always look forward to your Top 50 list, Glenn!! Invariably, I’ll find a CD or five that I missed, but wind up loving. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I will say that I miss the longer descriptions…not only are the wonderfully descriptive, but I always get a number of good laughs out...
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    Conception CD reissues coming

    Long overdue. I own all four original pressings, but will be buying these (CD) for the remaster and the bonus tracks. Glad to support this amazing band! Craig
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    Stone Leaders - for fans of Ark

    Will check it out, thanks!!
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    PP USA XVIII Shirt Preview

    Awesome as always!!
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    Seventh Wonder - New album update

    I'll echo the thanks for the update!! Looking forward to what I'm sure will be a solid contender for album of the year for many people, self included!!
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    KANSAS: The Prelude Implicit

    Saw them this summer with Ronnie on vocals....he sounded phenomenal, nailed every song and every note, and while he's of course not Steve Walsh (no one else is), he's an extremely worthy choice to replace him. Anyone dismissing Kansas because Walsh is no longer with Themis making a huge mistake...
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    I'm staying at Marriott for free this year (one night)

    Long-time PPUSA attendee here (Craig). I've been every year except PPUSA VIII (my brother's wedding, dammit!!). I've been meaning to post this for 2 months, and finally got around to it... Anyway, I signed up for a Marriott Rewards card a few years ago, and for PPUSA attendees, it's the best...
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    New CD from Disperse guitarist Jakub Zytecki

    For anyone else who (like me) absolutely loved Disperse's "Living Mirrors" and were disappointed that they didn't make it to PPUSA a couple of years ago, here's something to tide you over until their next CD (which they're supposedly working on now). Guitarist Jakub Zytecki has released a solo...
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    Infidel Rising - The Torn Wings Of Illusion

    I agree...it's not as "proggy" as I generally like, but I didn't have a problem with the singer at all. I did hear a couple of slightly "whiny" (or "thin") moments, but it was only a note or two, and if I hadn't been expecting it I probably would have never noticed it. I did hear a Khan...
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    A scoop for this site re: new Redemption...featuring....

    GREAT news! Can't wait to hear it! Craig
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    I'd be the first one to stand up and applaud when it's no longer an issue. :loco:
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    Making the change-over from Physical Media.

    Very, very cool of you to go to the effort of paying for it even though you're going to look for a higher-quality download via torrent. Kudos! I've also download stuff via torrents...but it's stuff I own on vinyl (and a few cassettes). The way I look at it is that I DO own it. I paid for...
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    But as I said, how exactly does one "know" if it's been vacated for a while or not? Are people now going to leave timers indicating how long they've been gone? Perhaps with a note as to their estimated return time? Do we install seat parking meters and once the meter expires, it's fair game...
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    Making the change-over from Physical Media.

    This is why I haven't swtiched to pure digital. I often get the discs cheaper (new, even) than buying an MP3 download. With that, I also get the liner notes, and cover art. I also like having the physical CD as a backup. Sure, I backup my computer, and have an additional copy on our...
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    Making the change-over from Physical Media.

    But remember that legally, if you sell your physical CD, you should delete all copies of the MP3 (or AAC, Ogg-Vorbis, or whatever) copies. Otherwise, it's really no different from BitTorrent-style piracy. You sold your license to listen to the music along with the physical copies...yet you...
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    Like you, I actually don't have an issue for someone getting up to grab a quick drink or hit the bathroom and expecting to come back to their seat. It's the "this bag saves my seat until the end of time" asshats that are the problem. The problem is....how do we tell the difference???? If...
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    Seriously??? I didn't have Jen's post on me with the new address, so I asked someone where they'd moved to and they said it was pretty far away. I should have verified it myself. Bummer!! We'll be sure to visit next year...thanks for the clarification!
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    I'm generally a really nice, reasonable guy, and I agree with what you said...to a point. To the "seat savers": 1) If there's a human being there saving your seats, I'll explain to them that I'm going to sit down but I'll gladly move if/when you come back. No problem and I've never had...
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    PPUSA XVI - Cheers and Jeers

    Cheers: - Major ones to Glenn and Jen for doing what you do to make this festival happen...especially with all the problems beyond anyone's control. - A separate "THANK YOU" to Glenn and Jen for the "no charge" VIP/Gold Badge exclusive acoustic show by Anathema. It was one of the highlights...
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    Jeff Scott Soto

    Yeah, I felt bad for him when that happened. And the crowd (self included) WAS obviously enjoying everything...guess I just wasn't the only one who didn't know the song. Great show, thought!!