Not quite as polished, but if you like that hypno-rock style then it'll do the trick.
There's still some great melodies in there. Not knowing the first album (or even what it's called) I can only imagine that you can hear him finding his feet with this second album.
HMV were running their own limited edition vinyl weekend on Sat/Sun. A few interesting pieces. Nothing like Independent Record Shop day.
I picked up Slave Ambient by the War on Drugs. V good.
I have no recommendations on particular decks. I leave that to others.
The secret I am told is in the stylus and the cartridge. Just because your deck comes with a standards cartridge and stylus doesn't mean you have to stick with it. And they can cost cash. You can spend £80-100 on a decent...
Go vinyl, go vinyl.
I have gone back to the beautiful black stuff and love it. I'm rediscovering music in a totally old way.
iTunes helped me rediscover music in a new way. Vinyl helps you explore past masters you had forgotten and reconnect with the idea of the album.
Not only that, but you...