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July 27, 2009
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Definitely my favorite out of the core 7 Moodys albums. It strikes a good balance between the psychedelic and progressive without getting too heavy with either. Now, my gripe is with the mastering. Not only did they master this too loud (which not only ruins the musical dynamics, but also causes ear ... more |
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July 1, 2004
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A classic finally rears it head after seven years of waiting. I've had to put up with a very bad sounding MCA vinyl with mock stereo for many years so this is a breath of fresh air (I don't think I would have been as quick to get this if I had an original mono Brunswick pressing). The performance ... more |
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July 1, 2004
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This one is pointless. Unless you have to have their cover of "My Girl" their is no reason to own it. I will say, however, that I feel that the mono of "Mother's Little Helper" is far from cruddy. In fact I feel it bests the stereo mix as it isn't drenched in reverb and the mono mix is more powerful ... more |
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July 1, 2004
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This one has a special spot as it was the first Stones album I ever bought many years ago (used with the octagonal cover). This one sounds very, very good. It's nice to have the stereo mix of "Paint It Black" available again (also on the U.S. version of "Aftermath"). The only gripes I have is that ... more |
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May 11, 2004
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I do have an original UK pressed London of this and this SACD does better it, but I am curious as to why there are no stereo tracks on this one. Not that the mono is bad (in some cases it's preferable). Could be that some of the tracks recorded at Chess were never mixed to stereo as were others, ... more |
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