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July 26, 2011
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This album has a darker and/or more melancholy theme as compared to other DS albums. Starting slow and quiet and gradually getting louder much like a story told in a hush and building to an explosive climax. I like the guitar sounds as they are natural sounding. The highs are clear and smooth. But I ... more |
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July 26, 2011
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I love this sacd! Great analogue sounding disc. Crisp & smooth highs, nice percussion decays, firm bass, clean sounding guitars, even believable background horns, what more can one ask for? There's one: a little more upfront vocals. The vocals on this disc is a bit laid-back IMO. While not perfect ... more |
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June 6, 2011
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This shm-sacd arrived last week with T Rex's Electric Warrior. I've played this 4x before writing this short review. Wow! Another winner from Universal Japan. I can only describe this as sounding like a very quiet vinyl, very analogue sounding. Lovely midrange and natural sounding instruments and ... more |
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April 6, 2011
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I own the cd 1996 Sony edition that utilized the super bit mapping process. I greatly admire Carole King and her works and this compelled me to buy the sacd version and boy, I'm not disappointed. Carol's voice is clearer and smoother (the cd's a bit harsh and thinner), Charles Larkey's bass is more ... more |
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April 6, 2011
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I got this from my NY forwarder this afternoon and hurried home to play it. I really like this. Billy Joel's voice is clear and smooth. The highs are pretty good too. Guitar playing ranges from being subtle to lively from song to song but Ron Tutt's drumming really rocks! Sure there are songs that ... more |
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