Some STREET TALK With Steve Perry POLL:

Thanks Steeler

 

So this is a unique different mastering then any of others (no wonder I was outbid so quickly ) lol . What is pre-echo ? I never heard that term sorry.

 

Thanks for running the numbers on the 35DP. Interesting that peak levels are different, but some/all tracks appear to be just a -1.02 dB level shift (or 0.88x scale) from the previously posted CSR/DADC peak levels. DR metrics really would be more useful to ascertain if some/all tracks are level shifts or different masterings.

AJ

 

Not a standard term, per my knowledge. But it could refer to 1) analog tape print through audible on track lead ins/outs or 2) added early reflection reverb.

AJ

 

Yes #1

 

Which one do you prefer ?

 

Just curious not to keep bringing this thread up , What is everyone best way to here this album , vinyl , Japan or usa cd ? (non remastered , that cd is compressed to heck , a shame since they added some really nice bonus tracks )

 

I'm back.. lol , and so is Steve Perry , I was able to hear a few different vinyl's of "street talk" , This is one of those albums that I like better on CD , Isn't this album one of the most crankable I ever heard , No matter how loud you turn it up you can't get enough .
"Strung out" is a brilliant 80's power pop rocker one of my favs of all .

 

Go away has a great vocal

 

Not voting for any of those bonus tracks, although I really like most of them.

Oh Sherrie
She's Mine
You Should Be Happy
Captured By The Moment
Strung Out

I like the whole album, but these are my top 5. "Running Alone" would be one of my faves , but the keyboard sound and that stupid baby crying behind verse #2 bug me too much.

 

Love the freshness of Foolish Heart even 33--34 years later.

 

Oh Sherrie
Go Away
You Should Be Happy
Running Alone

Those last 3 are very underrated. I need to get the original CD at some point, but the 1996 remaster isn't too bad.

 

Just got the CDCBS 25967 made in Japan for Europe CD of this title and I'm wondering if it should be tape on some sides of the booklet front or if my copy is tinkered with in some way?

 

Year-old thread bump because this record is awesome! My senior year in high school so a lot of memories attached, despite the fact that I was in a huge Sunset Strip metal phase at the time. Despite that, Perry remained one of my favorite singers so I was all-in here.

This was one of the few records that my dad would put on his (keep your hands off my) stereo at my request and actually let a few songs play without making some snarky comment about my taste in music. The record is so beautifully produced & engineered that you can't help but let it ride when listening on a good system. (or any I suppose. It's all relative)

I love the deeper cuts and especially She's Mine with it's amazing Strat solo(s) by the legendary Michael Landau.

I have the US original and the Japanese (with OBI ) and quite honestly, having these records (and this freaking web site) were main factors in pushing me back into vinyl. So perhaps I should actually curse this record.

If my wife knew how many thousands of dollars have gone into the rebirth of vinyl in our house she'd seek Steve Perry and @stevehoffman and likely take out both!

Side note: Street Talk was actually on our DTS 5.1 CD production schedule before the format pulled the brakes. Really disappointing.

 

Really good album. The remaster from a number of years ago, with bonus tracks, sounds terrible, IMO. Original CD pressing and vinyl sound good.

 

Found this original 1984 lp in my boxes of lps yesterday. Will spin it by Sunday. My god almost 37 years since this album was released. A relic of its time but I love it regardless.

 

Surprised there is not much love for this on here....I think this is stunning - blew me away the first time I listened to it.