Pick Up Review
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Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years [UHQCD] [Japan Bonus Track]John FogertyExcellent Sound Engineering
Nothing new of consequence on this 80th Birthday for Fogerty on this release. All songs from the Creedence days. Sound is excellent. A good greatest hits anthology.
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The Dream of the Blue Turtles (Expanded Edition) [SHM-CD]StingLove is The Seventh Wave
I can’t imagine a more soulful experience than that of listening to Sting on this album. An excellent rendering of what I believe to be his finest work. The pressing is especially nice, too. What are you waiting for ? The seventh wave ?
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Body & Soul [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Billie HolidayBeautiful Billie Holiday sacd release
Lovely card sleeve presented with SHM SACD. The sound quality is sublime and ooh that wonderful voice. Highly recommend this release and will enjoy listening to it again..
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The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery (Japan Version) [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Wes MontgomeryFirst impressions
I acquired this record to acquaint myself with Montgomery's work and my first impression is WOW! Every song is better than the last showcasing, the guitar master's dominance over the instrument and the genre. The UHQCD format helps the guitar fireworks POP
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Ballads [SHM-SACD]John ColtraneThis album shines in this format
The song selection is excellent, and it shows a mellower side to the genius that is John Coltrane. With the SACD technology this record soars at higher levels than with any other format. With your eyes closed you feel as if you are right in front of the quartet.
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Special Edition - J.J.Cale Best [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]J.J.CaleAlmost 3D sound
JJ Cale's catalog speaks for itself, and this selection is a great representation of his incredible talent. No wonder Eric Clapton has borrowed so much of his music. The album is elegant and full of nuances that come across with an almost 3D quality. The UHQCD format is incredible, sometimes sounding as good as SACD
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Sarabande [SHM-CD] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Jon LordExcellent
Very good solo album. Always good to listen to and enjoy. I recommend to others as well to listen to.
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LUMINAL [SHM-CD] [Japan Bonus Track]Brian EnoExcellent
Very good new album. With every listen it gets better. I strongly recommend to others as well to listen to.
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Free +10 [SHM-CD]FreeExcellent
Free is one of my favourite bands. Very good album and sound is good as well. I recommend to others as well.
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Mirage +4 [SHM-CD]CamelExcellent
Camel is one of my favourites. Very good album and sound. I recommend to others as well. Good progressive music.
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Captain Beyond [SHM-CD]Captain BeyondExcellent
Very good album. His best one. Sound is very good. I recommend to others as well to listen to and buy.
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Heart Like A Wheel [SHM-CD]Linda RonstadtHeart like a Wheel Linda Ronstadt
Linda has never sounded so good on this album. All her songs brings some nostalgic feeling back. Audio was good and highly recommended
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The Very Best Of Mick Jagger [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Mick JaggerLet it Roll
Mick Jagger without the Stones? Yes, it's possible, and it rocks. This beautiful double CD is definitely worth listening to and therefore buying, with two bonus tracks and collaborations with David Bowie, packaged in a beautiful gatefold sleeve.
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Cheaper Than Cheap [2SHM-CD + Blu-ray] [Limited Release]Frank ZappaExcellent
Frank Zappa is one of my favourites. Very good album. Sound is good and I recommend to others as well.
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Wheels Of Fire [SHM-SACD]CreamGood old stuff
The Cream on a superb audio CD, which certainly sounds good for recordings from that era. Clear sound and fantastic guitar work from Clapton, drumming from Baker, and vocals with bass guitar from Bruce. I already had the remastered releases, but I think the SACD adds a little more, even if it's minimal.
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Fresh Cream (Stereo & Mono) [SHM-SACD]CreamSACD with mono tracks
The Cream on a superb audio CD, which certainly sounds good for recordings from that era. Clear sound and fantastic guitar work from Clapton, drumming from Baker, and vocals with bass guitar from Bruce. I already had the remastered releases, but I think the SACD adds a little more, even if it's minimal, but the mono tracks are not good sounding.
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The Nightfly [SACD Hybrid]Donald FagenThe Nightfly SACD HYBRID
Saw a lot of good review and I bought it. Fantastic audio quality, great thumping music. Highly recommended
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Stormbringer [35th Anniversary] [SHM-CD]Deep PurpleStormbringer 35th Anniversary
I had a thumping good time with this one. Audio was good and DP never sounded so good. Hope they come out with such good stuff in future
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Mahler: Symphonie No.4 [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Herbert Von Karajan (conductor)Karajan's Elegant Mahler 4 on SHM-SACD
Karajan’s 1979 Mahler Symphony No. 4 with the Berlin Philharmonic is elegant and finely balanced, avoiding heavy drama in favor of clarity and warmth. The vocals of the finale is sung with purity and charm. The Japanese SHM-SACD offers superb sound — clean, detailed, and with a natural sense of space that brings out the beauty of Mahler’s lighter orchestration. A refined, polished performance in an excellent audiophile transfer.
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Mahler: Symphony No.9 [SHM-SACD] [Limited Release]Leonard Bernstein (conductor)Bernstein's Poweful Mahler 9
Bernstein’s 1979 Mahler Symphony No. 9 with the Berliner Philharmonic is deeply emotional. The slow movements are spacious and full of feeling, while the middle movements have energy and bite. Bernstein shapes every phrase with care, bringing out Mahler’s farewell mood without losing flow. The Japanese SHM-SACD transfer is outstanding — warm, rich, and highly detailed, letting the beauty of the performance shine. A moving, powerful interpretation in superb sound.