Pick Up Review
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Blind Faith [SHM-SACD]Blind FaithSuperbAfter Clapton's Cream period, he continued with drummer Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood in Blind Faith. Clapton's guitar playing is divine, and listen especially to Baker's drum solo on the final track – superb.
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Goodbye [SHM-SACD]CreamGoodbeyThe Cream consisted of Clapton, Baker, and Bruce. Live, the band was unparalleled. Listen to Clapton's solos and how they complemented each other flawlessly.
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]John Coltrane / Johnny HartmanGreat SACDThe acoustic sounds sacd has been top notch and continues to get better, if vinyl is not your ting than buy these
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Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Duke Ellington / Coleman HawkinsAmazing sounding recordingThe Acoustic sounds sacd series uses the same masters created for the vinyl reissue series which are stellar!!!!
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Vol.1 [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Friedrich Gulda (piano)Convincingly remastered classicThe sound of these SACDs reproduces the content of the original tapes almost unaltered and in full. The gain in depth, spatiality, and undistorted reproduction of both high and low frequency ranges, however, also results in a slight tape noise in the background, which is not disturbing. I find it to be a successful remastering that consistently transfers the full potential of the original tapes onto the SACD without altering the sound through excessive and unnecessary post-processing.
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Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert Von Karajan (conductor)Karajan's 1966 Bruckner 9 in full gloryThis newly remastered SACD restores and reveals the original dynamic range of Karajan's Bruckner 9 from 1966 probably for the first time.
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Speak No Evil [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Wayne ShorterAmazing sound quality!The UHQCDs were already amazing sounding, but these SACDs manage to better them in almost every single way
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Go! [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Dexter GordonGreat analog sound!The UHQCDs were already amazing sounding, but these SACDs manage to better them in almost every single way
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Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs [SHM-SACD]Derek And The DominosExcellentVery good album. I have listened to it a lot. Decided to buy the SACD. I like it a lot and I recommend to others as well.
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COVERS [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesExcellentI like this cover album a lot. Decided to buy this Super Audio one. Good sound and I recommend to others as well.
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Argus [SHM-SACD]Wishbone AshClassic rock in SACDThis is a classic rock album from Wishbone Ash. One of the best sounding pressing in SACD. Recommended.
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Cannonball Adderley Quintet in Chicago [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Cannonball Adderley QuintetGreat Album, Another Win!!Chad Kassem has done a wonderful job with these classic Mercury Recordings, I look forward to the rest!!
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The Singles 1969-1973 [SHM-SACD]CarpentersClassic songs wonderful soundEvery song a hit from a classic era. Single layer SACD with excellent sound and wide dynamic range. The sound stage is a bit specific. I mean it sound great in the sweet spot between the speakers, but less impressive off center. Still highly recommended.
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Pick Me Up Off the Floor [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesGood "after break-up' albumTerrific vocals as usual. Music tempo much slower than other releases. And a little too blue in the lyrics for my tastes. I like my jazz and blues to have some uplifting spirit.
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Goodbye [SHM-SACD]CreamExcellentBand Cream is one of my favourites. All albums are very good this one too. I recommend to others as well.
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Day Breaks [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesWide range of instruments featuredGreat audio! Various brass and woodwind instruments featured. Also piano. There are a few instrumental passages that sound superb. SACD brings out the dynamic range of Norahs voice against this wide variety of backing music. Highly recommended.
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The Fall [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesLively fun listening plus dogs themesI find this album a joy to listen to front first track to the very last woof! Dog themes throughout. Music that gets my toes to tapping. Great Voice from Norah Jones and many lyrics to enjoy. I think it's one of Norah Jones best albums. SACD brings great sound. Well-engineered. Recommended.
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Not Too Late [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesSolid performance kind of blueThe music and lyrics seem more like blues than the jazzy spirit I usually receive when listening to Norah Jones. The music is good, Norah's voice is beautiful as every and the sound engineering is excellent. The mood and lyrics presented is not my favorite Norah Jones effort.
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Feels Like Home [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Norah JonesSmooth jazz Sweet vocals Deep bass linesMy first Norah Jones CD. I enjoyed the variety of tempos and subject matter of the lyrics. Favorite song is "What AM I to You". The music is great. Especially the bass guitar. The vocal are just right in this song.
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Coltrane "Live" at the Village Vanguard [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]John ColtraneEasily Rivals the LPAcoustic Sounds does it again, these reissues are of the highest quality and artwork and sound quality are top notch!
