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Review by Tom February 21, 2003
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This was the only Mobile Fidelity SACD prior to going out of business around 2000. The performance and sonics of this SACD are outstanding. The shortcomings are that playing time is just a little over 30 minutes, and only 5000 copies were printed. This SACD is very difficult to find. In 2002 Mobile ... more |
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Review by Tom February 18, 2003
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This is traditional blues. Robert has the voice and style to deliver a convincing sound. I would love to listen to him in a small bar. As for a recording, where I have a higher standard, I just don't find this SACD as interesting as other blues performers like Muddy Waters. Sometimes, when I listen ... more |
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Review by bdautch February 18, 2003
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Stevie Ray's breakout 1984 effort is more than worth the time spent to reissue the album on SACD. His vocal and guitar-playing skills were at their peak at the time, and the backing of "Double Trouble" adds a lot to the overall performance. Sonically, this disc is about as much as you can ask of the ... more |
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Review by Tom February 18, 2003
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This must be one of the most controversial SACDs. One Asylum reviewer nominated this as the worst SACD of all times. Several others have raved about it. I rented an Alice in Chains Unplugged DVD and really liked it. That motivated me to buy the SACD. The first cut is difficult for me to listen. A ... more |
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Review by Tom February 17, 2003
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I've owned this for 18 months, and have listened to it about 3 times. I bought it because of its rave reviews, but I don't have a good enough musical taste to appreciate this. Just too many strings and no drums if I remember correctly. I listened to it the other day while I was paying bills. It ... more |
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