Author: Charlie

Album of the Day: Faith No More – The Real Thing

Album of the day
The Real Thing by Faith No More

Today’s featured album from the collection.

I have always been drawn to physical media and the unique qualities that come with each format. My collection includes everything from rare formats like the Capacitive Electronic Disc to modern Blu-ray audio releases. CDs are the center of the collection because I enjoy the clarity, dynamic range, and consistency that a well-produced disc offers. I am working toward a long-term goal of building the library to one thousand albums, adding new titles as I find them.

  • Year: 1989
  • Label: Slash
  • Format: CD

Oz as Technicolor Showcase

Oz Facts

Wizard of Oz Fact #115: Oz as Technicolor Showcase

Oz as Technicolor Showcase

The 1939 film was produced during the early days of Technicolor, and MGM used it as an opportunity to demonstrate the technology’s capabilities. The vibrant colors of Oz: from the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City: were specifically designed to showcase the three-color Technicolor process.

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Source: Technicolor in The Wizard of Oz

Album of the Day: Extreme (2) – III Sides To Every Story

Album of the day
III Sides To Every Story by Extreme (2)

Today’s featured album from the collection.

I have always been drawn to physical media and the unique qualities that come with each format. My collection includes everything from rare formats like the Capacitive Electronic Disc to modern Blu-ray audio releases. CDs are the center of the collection because I enjoy the clarity, dynamic range, and consistency that a well-produced disc offers. I am working toward a long-term goal of building the library to one thousand albums, adding new titles as I find them.

  • Year: 2024
  • Label: A&M Records
  • Format: CD

The Song ‘Over the Rainbow’

Oz Facts

Wizard of Oz Fact #114: The Song 'Over the Rainbow'

The Song 'Over the Rainbow'

“Over the Rainbow,” composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, was nearly cut from the film because executives thought it slowed down the narrative. Garland’s emotional performance saved the song, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song and become an American classic.

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Source: Over the Rainbow Academy Award

Album of the Day: Led Zeppelin – III

Album of the day
III by Led Zeppelin

Today’s featured album from the collection.

I have always been drawn to physical media and the unique qualities that come with each format. My collection includes everything from rare formats like the Capacitive Electronic Disc to modern Blu-ray audio releases. CDs are the center of the collection because I enjoy the clarity, dynamic range, and consistency that a well-produced disc offers. I am working toward a long-term goal of building the library to one thousand albums, adding new titles as I find them.

  • Year: 1970
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Vinyl

Baum’s Vision of a Childless Oz

Oz Facts

Wizard of Oz Fact #113: Baum's Vision of a Childless Oz

Baum's Vision of a Childless Oz

L. Frank Baum envisioned Oz as a place where children could visit but ultimately must return home. This grounded the fantasy in a moral framework about childhood, growth, and the importance of family: themes that continue to resonate in modern Oz adaptations.

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Source: L. Frank Baum's Philosophy of Oz

Album of the Day: King's X – Faith Hope Love

Album of the day
Faith Hope Love by King's X

Today’s featured album from the collection.

I have always been drawn to physical media and the unique qualities that come with each format. My collection includes everything from rare formats like the Capacitive Electronic Disc to modern Blu-ray audio releases. CDs are the center of the collection because I enjoy the clarity, dynamic range, and consistency that a well-produced disc offers. I am working toward a long-term goal of building the library to one thousand albums, adding new titles as I find them.

  • Format: CD
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