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June 22, 2011
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I’ve long admired Mobile Fidelity for their dedication to sound quality. Not all of their efforts have been successful, but the vast majority have. And their work on “What’s Going On” is no exception. One of the most important records of the 20th century has finally been given a sonic makeover ... more |
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June 11, 2011
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Thought it’s not my favorite Velvets album—that honor would go to “Loaded”—there’s no denying that the Velvet’s debut was nothing short of revolutionary. In fact, it still sounds revolutionary TODAY, which is quite the achievement. Nothing sounded like it then, and nothing sounds like it now. ... more |
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June 10, 2011
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This hybrid disc sounds wonderful: warm, rich, dynamic, balanced—just very well done overall. Though some hate them, I really like the SACDs of EJ’s early catalog, with the exception of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” which sounds gritty and compressed (I just ordered the Japanese SHM-SACD version, ... more |
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June 10, 2011
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It’s just a feeling, but I think the master tapes must be in poor condition, because I didn’t think the Rhino redbook remaster was that fabulous either. “II” is one of my very favorite Pretenders albums—the chemistry that the original band had must really be heard to be appreciated—but unfortunately ... more |
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June 9, 2011
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I have all the Moody Blues’ SACDs, and while I think they’re far better than any RBCD I’ve heard, I’m not blown away by them. The sound is a little on the bright side for me, though they are very detailed and have great bass. Vocals are clean and clear, and instruments are well delineated, but ... more |
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