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Con Amore [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Kyung Wha Chung (violin)Good!Kyung Wha Chung’s Con Amore is an album I love so much that I already own the original CD release, an MQA CD, and three different vinyl editions. I bought this green-coated CD because I wanted to hear this edition, and I’m very pleased with it overall. Her playing is superb, and the sound is beautiful, making this beloved album a pleasure to revisit.
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J.S.Bach: Unaccompanied Cello Suite, et al. [UHQCD]Janos Starker (cello)Good!!Starker’s recording of Bach’s Solo Cello Suites is a celebrated classic and, in my opinion, a must-have for any collection. The performances are outstanding, and the sound quality is good overall. I only wish the cello sounded a little more vivid and lifelike. Even so, this is a wonderful album that I’m very glad to own.
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J.S.Bach: Goldberg Variations [SHM-CD]Andras Schiff (piano)Excellent sound qualityExcellent sound quality and a wonderful performance by Schiff. The piano sounds clear and natural, with each keystroke beautifully captured. I’m not sure whether the CD’s green coating makes a difference, but the sound feels especially vivid to me. Schiff’s playing is expressive and refined, making Bach’s Goldberg Variations a pleasure to listen to.
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Maria Joao Pires Best Of Best [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Maria Joao PiresGood!This two-CD collection brings together a well-chosen selection of Pires’s signature pieces and movements. Perhaps because of the green coating, the piano sounds especially clear and luminous to my ears. Her performances are, of course, outstanding. My only reservation is that the excerpts sometimes interrupt the emotional flow, making me wish I could hear the complete works. Still, I’m grateful to have so many highlights of her repertoire in one album.
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Chopin: 4 Balladen / Barcarolle / Fantasie [UHQCD]Krystian Zimerman (piano)Good.Krystian Zimerman’s recording is my first choice for Chopin’s Ballades. His playing is simply outstanding. I bought this edition because of the CD’s green coating, and the piano sounds wonderfully vivid and clear. It is a pleasure to hear these superb performances in such excellent sound. I’m extremely satisfied with this purchase.
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos No.1 & No.2 [UHQCD]Krystian Zimerman (piano)Good!Krystian Zimerman’s recording of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos is well known, and I already own it on vinyl. I bought this CD because I was curious about its green coating, and I’m very pleased with the clean, clear sound. The performances are outstanding, and Zimerman’s beautiful piano tone comes through wonderfully. Overall, an excellent album with great sound quality.
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Portrait In Jazz +1 [UHQCD]Bill Evans TrioGood!Bill Evans’s Portrait in Jazz is a famous and well-loved album. I bought this edition because I was curious about the CD’s green coating, and I’m very pleased with the sound quality. The difference compared with my previous CD is not dramatic, but this version sounds a little clearer to my ears. Overall, it is a very enjoyable listen.
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Getz/Gilberto [UHQCD]Stan Getz & Joao GilbertoGood!Getz/Gilberto is a classic album with many excellent digital versions already available. I bought this CD to try the green-coated edition, and overall, it sounds great. There is a slightly veiled quality to the sound, similar to what I hear in other versions. To my ears, this seems to be a characteristic of the original recording. Overall, I’m pleased with this purchase.
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Ella And Louis [UHQCD]Ella Fitzgerald & Louis ArmstrongGood.Ella and Louis is one of my all-time favorite albums. I already own a high-resolution digital version and two different vinyl editions, so I bought this CD out of curiosity about its green coating. I’m extremely pleased with it. Ella’s voice sounds wonderfully full-bodied and smooth, with a beautiful, lustrous quality. Listening to this edition has been a real pleasure, and I’m very satisfied with my purchase.
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Live In Paris [UHQCD]Diana Krallwonderful performancesDiana Krall’s Live in Paris offers excellent sound quality and wonderful performances. Her voice is beautifully captured, with its rich texture and subtle nuances coming through clearly. I’m not sure whether the CD’s green coating makes a difference, but the sound feels especially vivid to me. I’m very happy with this CD.
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The Christmas Song [SHM-CD]Nat King ColeGood.Nat King Cole’s Christmas album is the one I listen to most during the winter season. I already own a high-resolution digital version and a vinyl copy, but I bought this edition to try the SHM-CD. The sound is decent, though it did not quite meet my expectations. I’ve since heard that a green-coated UHQCD edition is coming soon. Had I known, I probably would have waited for that release instead.
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Helen Merrill With Strings [SHM-CD]Helen MerrillGood!Helen Merrill with Strings offers good sound quality and wonderful performances. To my ears, this SHM-CD sounds better than a standard CD, though I’m not sure how much of that comes from the SHM-CD format itself. Compared with the high-resolution digital version, it falls a little short. Overall, it is an enjoyable album, and I’m happy with this purchase.
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petal [Regular Edition]Ariana GrandePetal Regular EditionThis variant of Petal is absolutely awesome to own! The OBI design is amazing! Must have for any Arianator!
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Apple + Shine [SHM-CD]Mother Love BoneGrungeIf you are into Pearl Jam and Nirvana then you got to get this album. Lovley digipack package with obi strip.
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Change Giver [SHM-CD]Shed SevenSHED SEVEN CHANGE GIVER SHM CDShed sevens debut album is an absolute gem of an album and sounds quite superb in SHM format. This album is rocky, broody and all the trademarks of a band wanting to make a big statement. The album starts with the brilliant dirty soul, brilliant guitar from Paul banks then on to the very catchy speakeasy, Rick Witter's vocals are superb throughout there are no fillers on this album, Casino girl and dolphin are massive tracks then the slow and quite superb ocean pie, the album ends with on an Island with you Shed sevens equivalent of the stone roses i am the resurrection in my opinion. This album is a must for all shed seven completists and anyone who like some of their brilliant singles over the years but has never listened to the debut go and get this. Since they reformed they have gone from strength to strength two number one albums.I have seen them live are they are brilliant, I hope my review helps.
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Nat King Cole - Best Selection (Japanese Title) [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Nat King ColeGood.This best-of collection brings together many of Nat King Cole’s most famous songs. The performances are wonderful, and his warm, distinctive voice is as captivating as ever. Overall, I’m pleased with this album, though I wish the sound were a little more vivid. It is still a very enjoyable collection.
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Brothers In Arms [40th Anniversary 3CD Deluxe Edition] [SHM-CD] [Limited Edition]Dire StraitsEpicBeautiful presented in digipack trifold edition with famous striking cover, sound is also great so do not hesitate.
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BAD (Japanese Ver.) [Limited Edition / Type B]ATEEZLove it!I received it fast even if I'm on the other side of the globe, well packed and I really liked the albums!
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La PromessaSumi JoGood!Sumi Jo’s La Promessa is a wonderful collection of Italian songs. The album was very popular in the 1990s, especially among music lovers. The track selection is excellent, and her beautiful vocal tone comes through especially well on this CD. It is reasonably priced and a pleasure to listen to. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase.
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Point Of Departure [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Andrew HillSpringboardThis classic Blue Note album has received plenty of accolades and for good reason: it contains an all-star lineup and the compositions straddle different streams and transform with each solo.
