Well, it looks like line 108 is where Vagalume is setting the volume.
http://www.gitorious.net/vagalume/va...ab/src/audio.c
It's doubtful it can be launched any differently.

I'm thinking of recompiling this even though I don't have much of a clue where to start. Could be fun but I doubt it.

I can get Pyradio to really kick, but messing with the volume after every song is a real chore. I don't understand why Media Player keeps doing this.

Anyway, thanks for the responses so far.