Yes, I know they're loud for some people. I can tolerate normal not-brickwalled loudness as long as the EQ is nice, and the comments are in general positive regarding that aspect of the reissues.
More from the Awe-Inspiring 4 CD set celebrating Mats Gustafsson’s 50th Birthday: Peace and Fire at Porgy & Bess A wealth of riches - all recorded live in pristine sound in Vienna on 10/26, 10/27 & 10/28/2014. Some of the best band performances I’ve ever heard. Curated into highly listenable segments/sequences although part of me would like to hear all the music that was played. My guess is we get somewhere around 50% of what transpired. Having what we have is a gift. Just as far as drummers we get the three first generation legends Paul Lytton, Paul Lovens & Sven-Ake Johansson!!! On Trost Records
Mono mix. Jerry Garcia: Musical and spiritual advisor. And I know it's him who plays that as simple as beautiful lead guitar line on "Today".
Now: Frank Sinatra - No One Cares MFSL sacd Before that: Frank Sinatra - Where Are You? 1959 stereo LP His "lonely, sad, drinking at the bar" albums are the BEST.
Nils Lofgren's 'keys to the kingdom' shot by A&M, one great record that sold modestly-timing is everything. But it did lend some integrity back into some of the late 70's sloth. Some of New England is some great rock and roll, slick but good, the recording is awesome. I'm a huge Argus fan, and like the first two lps also, along with There's the Rub. For Earth Below still sounds great, but I think his first is still my favorite. Another enjoyable strobe-light peek into that wild wacked-out decade.
I've listened to this classic album for the very firs time today. I'm planning to do some relistening to get more familiar with the material. So far, I really liked it. And regarding the remastering job, I think it's pretty good. Of course, I have no other source to compare it to, but my ears were pleased.
Steely Dan - Aja MFSL vinyl LP (1980 version) Edit: I just finished side 1 and am now on side 2 dancing like a fool to "Peg".
I'd say that both sides are near-perfect. If I had to choose, I'd go with side 2. "I Got the News" has such an awesome, slinky, jumpy groove to it. Plus, Michael McDonald backup vocals never hurt.
I haven't heard that one yet. I wish that the Giz would reissue their early albums on vinyl. I've been collecting most of them, and it'd be nice to get those early ones too.
It's better after the second listening. A great album where Springsteen already shows a personal style. Dylan is a big influence here of course, but that's actually a compliment.
Since you put it that way, I think it's all perfect. I'm feeling conservative tonight, and economy is paramount. On the one hand, a nice acknowledgment. On the other, you know Jerry had no input into that credit and wouldn't have allowed it if he had. Not worded like that, anyway.
The remasters brought out more clarity and bass. They are better balanced than the originals. It's most evident on the first two records, The River and Born in the USA
Oh definitely. But Springsteen cut down on that pretty fast. The second record has much better lyrics and storys to my ears. Better music too
(Various Artists) "The Beginning Of The End: The Existential Psychodrama In Country Music 1956-1972 Barcode: 0934334406071 Catalog: OMNI-195 (2018 Omni Recording Corporation) A gorgeous collection of long-forgotten late-50s, 60s, and early-70s country gems
Downloading excellent AUD/SBD matrices of Phish's 2017 Baker's Dozen MSG run tonight. That being said, it's a Manic Street Preachers night audio-wise. Nothing in particular, just random selections. They have one of the largest "hidden" discographies of QUALITY, EXCELLENT b-side and bonus tracks rivaled only by the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis and The Jam. They have upwards of 20 b-sides per album (normally) and most are as good or better than the album material! Take a listen to "Boxes and Lists" and tell me that shouldn't be shredded out in a stadium with 50,000 fans jumping up and down, eh?
I "discovered" it a few years ago. I couldn't believe how good it was. I'm still not in on his debut, but for me this is every bit as classic as Born To Run. Hell, it's got frickin' Rosie on it!
