I know what you mean; probably most of the music people listen to mirrors radio fare; that whole cognitive thing has entire libraries of books written about it. How exposure defines taste etc. But you have to sift the wheat from the chaff; and as you say you will find gemms in the dust. Do you happen to know that french philosopher who has written extensively on music and popular culture? I would like to re-investigate his books but I can't remmember his name. I like the whole concept that as an audiophile; the exposure to better music enables one to appreciate and define better equipment. They should know who Friedman is; he's running for office down there in Texas; local congressional representative I think. We should whip some David Peel and The Lower East Side on them.