The story of the band that was seriously called "the second Beatles" sounds like a rock fairy tale with a bitter ending. At the meeting, you will hear the entire Badfinger album No Dice (1970) - strictly from vinyl, with an analysis of the context, connections with the Liverpool quartet, and secrets of their powerful sound. The format is intimate: we listen, discuss, and remember what was left behind the scenes of fame. Badfinger is often called "the poor relatives of The Beatles" - and this comparison resonates, even if you have only heard of the band in passing. They were indeed supported by the "magnificent four": John Lennon came up with the name, while Paul McCartney and George Harrison participated in producing the recordings. The music turned out to be both grandiose and very personal - the kind that sticks in your head and unexpectedly touches you. This "Vinyl Hour" is built around one album: No Dice (1970) will be played in full and specifically on vinyl. Vinyl here is not a decoration, but a way to hear the recording differently: with pauses, the crackle of the grooves, and that living breath that gets lost in playlists. During the listening, there will be a discussion about how their sound was formed, how it differs from the Beatles' and why these songs do not yield to the hits of the era in emotional power. Another important topic of the evening is the fate of the band. Badfinger took a long time to gain recognition, but never occupied the place on the rock 'n' roll Olympus that they rightfully claimed. Without sensationalism and loud slogans, you will analyze how the music industry works and why sometimes circumstances, rather than the quality of the material, decide everything. The host of the meeting is Alexey Korshun, author and host of programs on Rock Arsenal radio and editor-in-chief of the magazine "Eploko" of the Ural Beatles Club. He helps keep the focus on the details: on the connections between musicians, on the production of the recording, on the intonations that reveal the influence of the sixties and at the same time make the band independent. You can ask questions, debate versions, and compare impressions - here, a lively conversation and attentive listening are important. If you have long been looking for a reason to pull the "second Beatles" from memory or discover them from scratch, this