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"Legendary noise rock band Dinosaur Jr. has joined the cassette revival movement, issuing the \"Cassette Trilogy,\" a limited edition box set with three classic albums on cassette. \nIf you're under 25, you might not even remember the cassette, an analog music medium equally loved and hated, which saw its rise and decline from the '70s to early '90s. \nPractical because of its small size, but never reaching the sound quality of vinyl or CD, the cassette now mostly exists in basements and as a fond memory in the minds of music lovers all around the world. Recently, however, the audio cassette has been experiencing a comeback of sorts, with many indie music artists releasing their albums in this format, which today is almost completely obsolete for lack of new cassette players on the market.\nOf course, listening to music on an audio cassette is both an exercise in retroism as well as one of the more \"hipster\" things you can do. However, the recent resurgence of old media, such as vinyl records and audio cassettes, might indicate a certain satiation with the way we're currently experience music. When everything is digital and immediately available, one starts to yearn for the physical medium and all the little quirks that go with playing a record on a gramophone or playing a tape in the old cassette recorder. \nDinosaur Jr. is one of the best known bands to join the party. The band has been around since 1984 and had an important influence on late '80s/early '90s alternative bands with its heavily distorted, noisy sound and frontman J Mascis's inspired solos. \nThe \"Cassette Trilogy\" box set is a limited one-time release with 500 copies, containing three of the band's legendary albums from the eighties: Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me and Bug.\nBONUS: 10 Retro Accessories for Cassette Connoisseurs\n\n\nHappy Birthday Sony Walkman: 10 Retro Accessories for Cassette Connoisseurs [PICS]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Sounds Like Summer Walkman Tee\n\n\nLove the '80s? Then you'll adore this retro ladies' tee.\nCost: Approx $40\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Don't Forget Your Walkman Poster\n\n\nWe're fans of this bold graphic. It would look great framed and hung in your hallway for a back-in-time nod as you leave the house.\nCost: $18\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Radios Tee\n\n\nAlongside a variety of retro-tastic radios, this tee pictures a you-know-what too.\nCost: From $10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Leather Walkman iPhone Case\n\n\nThis leather sleeve for your iPhone screams vintage. It's available in a few colors, but vibrant orange is our fave.\nCost: $32\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Lunchman\n\n\nWe can't think of a better way to transport your sammies to work than the \"Lunchman.\"\nCost: Approx $10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Sony Walkman iPhone 4 Skin\n\n\nTurn your cutting-edge iPhone 4 into an '80s icon with this cool decal.\nCost: $6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Sony Walkman Tee\n\n\nShow your love for the Walkman with this great tee.\nCost: Approx $16\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Sony Walkman 1979 Illustration\n\n\nIn addition to this Sony Walkman illustration, Paul Chung's Etsy shop features many more retro tributes.\nCost: $20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Walkman Angel Tee\n\n\nVH1 sends the Walkman to heaven with this cool ladies' tee.\nCost: $19.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Vintage Walkman\n\n\nOf course, you could just cut through the nostalgia and nab yourself an original Walkman while they're still around. Etsy and eBay are good places to look. The lovely example shown is offered on Etsy for $100 - but they can be found much cheaper.\nCost: Varies, Walkman pictured $100\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[via Hypebot]"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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