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Free: Free Live!      (1 of 3 found this review helpful)
  September 6, 2014

Oh my, this one brought back some (good) memories. I never saw Free myself back in the day, but this is exactly what the sound of a live concert was like back in the early 70's for this kind of band. Especially in the less than acoustically ideal (for over amplified rock at least) venues. In fact ... more
Jeff Beck: Blow by Blow        (3 of 4 found this review helpful)
  June 14, 2014

This is a commemorative reissue, not a new SACD remaster (Reissue producer: Bruce Dickinson/Mastered By: Vic Anesini/SACD Engineer: Darcy Proper) as far I can tell, but if you have been thinking of paying OTT second hand prices you now have another option at a more reasonable price. The previous ... more
Grand Funk: We're An American Band      (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  June 13, 2014

On a whim I purchased this album. I have never been fond of American plod rock from the 70's, but determined to keep an open mind on what various musical styles may have to offer in Hi-Rez and noting that Todd Rundgren rode the faders I put my money down. Back in the day I'm told this was a very ... more
The Police: Regatta de Blanc      (6 of 6 found this review helpful)
  May 18, 2014

Given that there has been a fair bit of disquiet around the quality of the various Police SACD releases over the years it was with some nervousness that I put my money down for this one, even though the promise was that this was taken from the original UK master tapes in 2014. I'm very glad I ... more
Queen: Sheer Heart Attack      (1 of 3 found this review helpful)
  June 7, 2013

It looks like this SHM-SACD is one of those that needs a few spins to open up in the sonics department. The first few go rounds were not that positive. The sound being somewhat on the thin and dry side. Interestingly, this was a presentation that really highlighted Freddys campness (for want of a ... more

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