Pick Up Review
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Sheer Heart Attack [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]QueenTop sound
Beautiful reissue of Freddie Mercury ‘s Queen in fantastic sound quality. UHQCD approximates SACD, perfect sound.
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Jazz [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]QueenTop sound
Beautiful reissue of Freddie Mercury ‘s Queen in fantastic sound quality. UHQCD approximates SACD, perfect sound.
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Kizuna [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]QueenJapanese Only Title
Great Live CD, Japanese only release. Must have for every fan of Queen. Afterall Queen is known for it's energy on stage.
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The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary SACD Multi-ch Hybrid Edition - [7-inch Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]Pink FloydA wonderfully wonderful album!
Sony Music Japan, releasing its own limited anniversary edition of "The Dark Side Of The Moon", decided that the sound source is the first Japanese version mastered on the SACD/CD Multi-Hybrid Edition disc released in 2021 by the specialized Analog Productions label in high sound quality. What I heard while listening to the album "Dark Side..." from the 7-inch cover confirmed my belief that it would be difficult to expect a better production. In the latest version of "Dark Side..." there is no aggression (on the verge of harshness) in the band's tutti playing, no purity of the multiplied vocals and their certain unnatural timbre. The effect achieved by Analogue Production engineers brings noticeable benefits to the listener - a much wider stage, but also an interesting depth, reaching into space and in front of the base of the speakers. The space of the room where I listen to music from records has been enriched with a dense aura in which it is impossible to isolate the so-called "air" and rightly so, because in a real concert situation such a thing does not exist, especially in a well-prepared hall acoustics. The overall sound of the recordings is very warm. Tones from the middle and upper registers are rounded and strongly enriched with overtones.
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Southern Harmony (2CD Deluxe) [SHM-CD]The Black CrowesSounds Great
All sounds great here with good remastering. The hit singles 'Remedy' and 'Sting me' are included on the tracklist.
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Piano Man 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition [SACD Hybrid + Blu-spec CD2 + DVD / Limited Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Billy JoelSo much content and all great sonics
There is much music for price. The Quad SACD version is worth the price of admission alone. But, there is much more and all in high resolution. To top it off, great memorabilia. So much stuff. The release is 13mm thick. So save some shelf space. Highly recommend this collectible release by a great artist.
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Visions [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Japan Bonus Track]Norah JonesImproves with each listening
This album is the most complex release from Norah Jones so far. Each song showcases a different range of vocals and music. There are quiet moments that focus on voice performance. There are robust songs with strong bass lines. Each time I listen to this album I discover more details I enjoy. Recommend the SACD version for sonic excellence.
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Visions [SHM-CD + DVD] [Limited Release] [Japan Bonus Track]Norah JonesWith dvd
Finally a new album from this beautiful Jazz singer and released on SHM CD in perfect sound quality and with exclusive DVD with 3 live tracks, Japan Tour 2022. maybe not her best album, but just good.
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Visions [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Japan Bonus Track]Norah JonesBeautiful jazz
Finally a new album from this beautiful Jazz singer, released on SACD and in perfect sound quality. maybe not her best album, but just good.
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Still Life (American Concert 1981) [SHM-CD] [Priced-Down Reissue]The Rolling StonesBeter live
I thought this was one of the better live recordings of The Rolling Stones, atmospheric and diverse in song choice.
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Misty [SACD Hybrid]Tsuyoshi Yamamoto TrioExcellent SACD.
I have Impex pressed vinyl of this album, When compared to the copy of SACD, this SACD blows the vinyl away. Hi fidelity at the very best.
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Queen Forever (2CD) [SHM-CD]QueenQueen and Jackson
beautiful 2 SHM CD release from Queen with 37 tracks including bonus track: In beautiful gatefold sleeve, a must for every Queen fan.
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Live At Shea Stadium 1982 [SHM-CD]The WhoThe Who live
Beautiful live album by The Who in beautiful digipack with 2 SHM CDs containing their greatest hits but also lesser-known tracks. Daltrey has a very good voice.
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A Day At The Races [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]QueenSuper audio
a day at The races in fantastic sound quality uhqcd is almost sacd sound incredibly beautiful, a must for big Queen fans.
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TIN DRUM +4 [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]JAPANSHM with bonus
great album by David Sylvian and his band Japan on SHM CD in mini LP sleeve with no less than 4 bonus tracks, recommended.
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Knocked Out Loaded [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Edition] [Blu-spec CD2]Bob DylanBetter Than the Critics Say
This album is roundly condemned by critics as being lightweight and directionless and one of Dylan’s worst.I could not disagree more. The arrangements are good and the songs catchy and well produced. Lots of backing singers on most tracks give the album a polished gospel flavour. Includes the classic Brownsville Girl but the other songs are also some of Dylan’s better 80s efforts. One of those times you simply ignore the critics.
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Medusa [SHM-CD + CD] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]TrapezeExcellent
This is their best album. I have listened to it since the release. Very good old rock. Sound is very good. I recommend.
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Funny Farm + 3 Tracks [SHM-CD] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Funny CompanyExcellent
Very good cd. Sound is very good. I have started listening to japanese artist. I recommend this to others as well.
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Live '92 [Blu-spec CD]KensoExcellent
I like Kenso a lot. Decided to buy all of his cd's. Very good jazz rock. I recommend this to others as well. I started to buy more japanese artists.
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Gemini Suite [SHM-CD] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Jon Lord / London Symphony OrchestraExcellent
Very good solo album. I listen to his cd's with joy. Sound is very good. I recommend this to others as well.