For me, the scratch of the diamond on the wax, the slight pop of the static, and the old school sounds crushing me in the face is what I need when I'm ready to listen to some music.
Kore Rozzik embodies all of these things for me...so let's find out more.
1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away.
What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?
This is just for whatever reason the first thing that popped in my head was Cinderella Night Songs. It just sounds so much crisper and alive on vinyl compared to cd or even cassette.
Many recordings from the 70's and 80's tend to respond better on wax. I would also say my debut record Vengeance Overdrive sounds better on Vinyl too.
We remastered it specifically for Vinyl and certain elements just jump out more.
2. I was laying in bed one night and couldn't sleep and I figured, it was time to start buying records. How did you come to the idea that it was time to start buying vinyl instead?
I've always had a couple but maybe I went along with the subconscious trend that has occurred recently. There is just something special about seeing the album cover bigger and the liner notes blown out.
Hearing that sizzle of wax to needle. It takes you back to a simpler time. It feels like a more intimate relationship to the product. I think my enthusiasm increased when my record came onto wax.
Cleopatra records also issues a lot of other great artist on wax too.
3. For my old stuff, it's vinyl worthy, for new stuff, it's all vinyl if available. Do you buy everything on wax or do you have a vinyl worthy category?
It depends and probably in some ways it might be hypocritical. I do tend to go for more of the classic and obscure artists. I want to own almost everything Blue Oyster Cult on Vinyl.
Cause to me it was a product of the times when those records came out. Solid anthemic and prolific artists that released a quality and brand of music that you wanted to sit there at home and take it all in. A lot of new "digital" artist that are fly by night and quick song spotify darlings..not naming names but artists like that it just wouldn't make sense to be on vinyl.
I think there is a fine line between being cliche and trendy with a new release on vinyl and then playing classic artist or worthy new artists that create something special and dynamic that would cater to the art of vinyl. If that makes sense. As an example a band like ghost would be fitting for vinyl. As much as I love say disturbed or three days grace...maybe not so much.
I wouldn't be caught dead playing a cardi B or nikki minaj vinyl lol
4. My second living room is where I keep it all. Upstairs, my 1971 Sherwood 7100-S, Receiver, 1975 Pioneer PL-200, and 70's Sansui 5 way speakers. Tell us all about your vinyl set up.
I'm very loose with my vinyl I literally have a stack on top and under a seat. Which is very close to my old stereo here.
However I have been slowly adding more to my collection now that we have so many free time with the pandemic. So I may have to get some shelves or some kind of box for them soon.
5. Do you read the lyrics and go over the inserts when you're spinning?
If it comes with it. Absolutely. I think it is part of the experience.
There's nothing like a physical product and I'm glad to see people are starting to appreciate it again. With Kore Rozzik - we have a small loyal fanbase and this doesn't reflect some of our social media stats like spotify etc.
However most of our fans are old school and own our cd and are starting to buy our vinyl too.
6. When someone says, I'm stupid for buying records, I tell them, thanks, more limited edition colored vinyl for me, what's your answer?
It is their prerogative. Some people won't get it or want to shell out the money for the quality. But I agree! Especially with all the new issued vinyl.
Give me the blue, the green, the picture disc and the splatter!
7. My first album ever was Live Evil by Black Sabbath, so I'm stuck on live albums. What's the best live album on vinyl?
I'll have to get back to you on that one. Live Killers by queen sounds great. And I'm about to get ETI Live by Blue Oyster Cult this week!
8. Tell me about your latest vinyl release.
Our debut record Vengeance Overdrive is now available via Cleopatra Records Website. In Standard Black Wax. It's been a dream come true to say my music is on Vinyl. With our loyal old school fan base I think they will enjoy it.
I must say the artwork by Joey James Hernandez look so sharp and impressive and the mix and master on the record is divine. All the layers jump out so well and being that it is a concept record it is just fitting for vinyl. Sit in your living room and take it all in. Come take a ride!
9. Listening to records is my comfort food for my soul. As mentioned earlier, I have a living room dedicated to it. I normally drink a beer or two whilst listening to music I love.
Describe your normal listening experience.
It varies throughout the day. There are many time I put it on and clean the house. It helps motivate me to get it done.
Sometimes I will lounge on the deck and view my surroundings. Sometimes with a tea or kombucha and a smoke. Other times It will push me to work out and do some yoga push ups weights etc.
That's what is great about music. It can be used as an aid and support for many things. It is life!
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