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Genesis: Trespass      
  November 23, 2012

Recorded at Trident studios back in 1970, the original LP sounds pleasant but a bit murky. I'd always heard that this was just the way Trident sounded at the time, according to interviews with the band, and I'd say that several of their early '70's recordings suffer from this "the band is in the ... more
The Doors: The Doors        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  November 22, 2012

I find this SACD (a reissue from Warner Music, Japan) very lively and direct sounding, no doubt due to the technology that Bruce Botnick used when it was recorded back in 1966 (the recording console was a vacuum tube unit). The liner notes are well done (still more info on the Doors' recording ... more
Genesis: Selling England By The Pound        (6 of 6 found this review helpful)
  July 5, 2010

This recording shows Genesis really bursting with creative energy. There are a few great tracks here, some near greats, and other pleasant efforts that are not so well remembered. The overall effect is quite exciting, however, and the record is quite unlike anything that came before. This is where ... more
Genesis: Wind and Wuthering        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  July 4, 2010

I enjoy this SACD quite a bit. Although I would describe the sound as detailed and spacious, it's not quite as powerful as the previous album, "A Trick of the Tail." Phil Collins was quite a loud and energetic drummer by this time and he sounds noticeably thinner and a bit distant here, probably due ... more
Genesis: A Trick of the Tail        (9 of 11 found this review helpful)
  June 3, 2008

After hearing this disc on 3 different systems-- a car stereo CD player, my computer with Harmon/Kardon speakers, and my H/K living room set with a Sony SACD player-- I'm ready to put a few words to "paper" (or LCD screen). The main question being will this CD startle listeners with some sonic ... more

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