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The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds turns 60, and Capitol/Interscope’s Definitive Sound Series marks it with a new mono edition sourced from tapes tied to the coveted 1972 Brother/Reprise pressing. I spoke with Tom “Grover” Biery about the archival work. tinyurl.com/4ffdncfr

Alan Braufman joins Evan Toth on The Sharp Notes to discuss Anthem for Peace, his new album on Valley of Search. Braufman reflects on freedom, searching, and returning to the sound that’s guided him all along. @AlanBraufman thesharpnotes.com/post/alan-brau…

Plenty of great used and new restocks for your Saturday morning shopping…and you don’t even need to hunt through the mall to find them, they’re all in the store. But sometimes I like to take the records out to get some fresh air and sunlight. Stop by the mall.

@TamarBerk's new album "ocd" explores looping thoughts and the patterns we carry with us. We talk about the real work of doing it yourself and the rare satisfaction of owning every part of the outcome. thesharpnotes.com/post/doing-it-…

Craft Recordings kicks off 2026 with three major Original Jazz Classics reissues: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Thelonious Monk, and Wes Montgomery. Arriving Feb 27 on 180g audiophile vinyl and hi-res digital. Full details at The Sharp Notes. thesharpnotes.com/post/craft-rec…

The best way to read this article about @thesharpnotes is on paper, ink on your hands and all. Grateful to Stephanie Noda, the Bergen Record, and everyone cheering us on. We aim to be a home for serious collectors and first-time diggers. tinyurl.com/28dvy9zh

Some excellent new arrivals making it to the floor today including this beautiful, sealed, first - and only - pressing of Audioslave’s “Revelations”. Plus, there’s a little leftover Halloween candy for your snacking pleasure. Go to the mall. Open until 9:00pm.

Thanks for the shout-out, @njdotcom! We are proud to be a part of the new crop of great shops at the @GSPlaza ! nj.com/bergen/2025/11…

When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way…original Verve in stereo: if you come in and perform some original choreography from the film, I can’t offer a discount, but I can promise a hearty handshake. Open until 9pm.

Analog tapes, 180 grams, and a drummer with ideas to spare—Roy Brooks’ The Free Slave is jazz at its most alive, lovingly restored by Zev Feldman's new Time Traveler label. thesharpnotes.com/post/serious-f…

Thanks to @discogs and Jeffrey Smith for the opportunity to dig into the latest initiative: this Saturday (10/18), consider observing Dis/Connect: an opportunity to go screen free for a while. Go all in on analog sound this Saturday at @TheSharpNotes! thesharpnotes.com/post/put-the-p…

You look like a person who is serious about listening to “Aja”, but have you heard it via MCA Twin Pax special value cassette from 1983? If not, then really 🙂‍↔️…

Thanks to for hosting me yesterday to talk about The Sharp Notes at the Garden State Plaza! TJ and I (and Kenny) go way, way, way, back and I'm so impressed with what they are doing with their program! Click below to hear our segment! youtu.be/NIvD04tAQac?si…

The Zombies' (@TheZombiesMusic) Odessey and Oracle gets its first U.S. mono reissue. @ColinBlunstone joins @evantoth for a conversation about creating the album and how it transformed from swan song into one of rock’s most celebrated masterpieces. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-zombi…

You’ve heard it a million times, but you’ve never seen an obi strip this clean before. Come on and argue with me about what parts of the solo Joe Walsh is playing vs. what Don Feldner is playing. Open until 9pm.

Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os…see ya on Wednesday…

Carly wants to go shopping at the mall with you today. Stop by.

Man risks life on train tracks to take cool picture of Stampeders’ album from 1971.

On the The Sharp Notes podcast this week, it's Luke Marzec to discuss his latest album and it's influences. I mean, who doesn't love a sax playing vocalist. Have a listen here, or wherever you consume those podcasts. thesharpnotes.com/post/luke-marz…

When do you ever find a copy of “Out of the Blue” with the accompanying Cardboard ELO Space Station Insert (the Individual Parts “punch-out” like Paper Dolls to Form a Cardboard Space Station with ELO Logo and Band Name on It)? Come on down and grab it.