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July 25, 2011
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I give this 3 stars overall because the mono mix is rather muddy in spots, especially with the vocals, which are too drenched in reverb. Also the arrangements really lend themselves to stereo because there is a lot going on in every song--all 8 tracks of the master have something happening every ... more |
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September 9, 2010
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I can recommend this disc--nice open sound, if bordering on overproduced. Nice dynamics, big bottom frequencies and a huge snare drum make this release quite possibly the quintessential 1980s recording.
But I do have some reservations: this is much more an ersatz Chic album than a Bowie one, albeit ... more |
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December 31, 2008
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Just got mine yesterday.
I found this to be a LOT more listenable than the original CD, which had that wretched 80s snare sound that prevented me from turning it up much past half volume (a'la The Sisters Of Mercy's Floodland CD, another notorious 80s release blighted by "snare-itis").
This SACD ... more |
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February 16, 2008
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This one was released without Davis's consent - it's compiled from off-cuts from his collaborations with Gil Evans. Musically, it's a real mixed bag with no real winners, and some are downright irritating enough to skip past without a second thought.
Sonically, it's not bad. I give it 3-1/2 stars ... more |
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November 19, 2006
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Songwise, there is very little reason to complain, and the playing is also excellent. Not all the songs are classics, but enough of them here are strong enough to make this a 4-star album, easily.
While there is no doubt that this is one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's best albums, there is ... more |
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