[solaris]

Originally Posted by markstan

Dave;

I am off to check out Fiesta for the other one you mentioned. I believe I checked before and found it only in 128kbs, but may download it anyway. Maybe I can increase the quality by using one of those programs that are mentioned on some of the threads that can take a 128kbs track and increase it to 320!

Thanks - Mark

You can even increase the bit rate to 1440 kbps if you want - but a 128 kbps MP3 file will always sound like... a 128 kbps MP3 file

[Dave C]

Originally Posted by markstan

Dave;

Finally got around to downloading the two albums off of emusic (Escape From Dragon House and Venus on Earth) and am currently listening to "Escape" and really like it. Sni Bong is playing now.
There is one track (Saran Wrap) #10 that was not available for download. This is on the Escape From Dragon House album. I can assume it is because of using a brand name, but was wondering if it was he same for you in the UK?

I got this album off mp3sparks and they have Sarah Wrap (track 10) for download. I have just checked out on emusic, and it is the same as your site, i.e. not available.

I am off to check out Fiesta for the other one you mentioned. I believe I checked before and found it only in 128kbs, but may download it anyway. Maybe I can increase the quality by using one of those programs that are mentioned on some of the threads that can take a 128kbs track and increase it to 320!
I was also incorrect in assuming that the band was from Long Beach. They are actually from the Silver Lake district which is up more towards the LA/Hollywood area. Apparently they searched the Long Beach area for the singer.
Thanks - Mark

mp3fiesta is where I got it from and it is only in 128kbps. Got to say I have not really noticed any poor quality in it yet, but I have not tried it through my headphones (the real test for me).
Glad you like them, but the new album is the one which really stands out for me,
Cheers,
Dave C

[markstan]

Originally Posted by Dave C

I got this album off mp3sparks and they have Sarah Wrap (track 10) for download. I have just checked out on emusic, and it is the same as your site, i.e. not available.
mp3fiesta is where I got it from and it is only in 128kbps. Got to say I have not really noticed any poor quality in it yet, but I have not tried it through my headphones (the real test for me).

Glad you like them, but the new album is the one which really stands out for me,
Cheers,
Dave C

Dave;

I'lll go check it out at Sparks/Alltunes. Hopefully I have a few cents in the bank there, or I am out of luck!
128 kbs doesn't sound bad for the type of music they play. IMO they sound more surf than anything else!
Also; I find it funny that emusic has them categorized as Alternative/Punk!
Alternative right, but punk: not even close

Mark

[markstan]

Originally Posted by Dave C

Came across this band after reading a review of their latest album on metacritic.com. I've played the album (Venus on Earth) to death now and it still sounds excellent. I guess those of you from the US will be familiar with the band, but it was a new one for me. There is a good review of the band on allmusic (allmusic ((( Dengue Fever > Biography )))) so I am not going to try describing them, but they are very different from stuff I usually listen to,
Cheers,
Dave C

Wow...the more I listen to this album, the more I like it. It is playing now (Monsoon of Perfume). I have no idea what she is saying, but it makes no difference! Great stuff!

Thanks again - Mark