Review by Tim Goodacre

I must admit I had given up on Jagger as a strong solo recording artist after She’s the Boss. This is a very good album with more reliance on strong ballads and less formula dance music which was prevalent in the late 80s. Originally a double lp the recording quality and sound is good especially on the SMH disc here. Packaging as expected is excellent. If you are thinking of buying a Jagger solo effort try this and/or Primitive Cool.

Unfortunately I had ordered the European version containing the SACDs and 12 inch vinyl before this was notified for release. This is a far superior and lower cost package especially if you don’t want the vinyl. I gave up on vinyl and it’s frustrating inherent pops and crackles years ago and now concentrate on high end Japanese CD releases. This package is as usual superb with the stereo and mono releases and the packaging is first class right down to the two mono and stereo replica covers. Unfortunately by comparison the Beggars Banquet release did not include the mono mix. Not sure if the SACD remastering exceeds the 2002 release but this is worth the investment for the 7 inch size packaging. Get it while it is still available.

As usual great repackaging faithfully following the original UK release right down to the picture booklet. Have been trying to get the UK track listing on CD for some time and excellent SHM CD sound and mastering a bonus. Superb.

As per the previous reviews this us just one of the Stones recent releases of hits from the 70s. The Japanese Remastering is superb in the SHM format. The sleeves are faithful to the original releases and as usual the inclusion of the lyrics is excellent. Makes you realise what a superb lyricist Jagger is which is not readily apparent given the lyrics are rarely fully comprehensible in the song mixes.

Superb mini lp cd sleeve right down to the textured cover and custom tab of the original release. Remastering is subtle and warm unlike earlier efforts. Honky Chateau is one of his top three recordings.

This album sounds better than it ever has. First the songs are well written and capably sung by Ringo. Features a star studded cast of songwriters and country musicians on an album which was generally under appreciated at the time of its release. Participants include Jerry Reed, Wayne Fontana, the Jordanaires and a host of other recognisable Nashville performers. Second the MQA/UHQCD pressing adds real depth and detail to the overall recording and takes it to a new level of listening enjoyment. Worth listening to and a general reappraisal. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Great mastering job with nice midrange and clear stereo separation although not necessarily better than the 2005 release. This Japan only release with the 7inch cover is wonderful and shows what a shoddy job has been done with this anniversary edition elsewhere. Looking forward to similar treatments for subsequent 50myear anniversary Stones releases.

This is one of Poco’s best albums with the Rusty Young songs the strongest. A couple of good contributions also from soon to be Eagle Timothy Schmidt.Great harmonies and the remastering is clear and has depth. Great to have this and the other strong Poco albums out on mini lp format.

After downloading the required software on my UDP Oppo 205 I put this disc on without high expectations. The result was outstanding. The music on this disc rose to another level with superb clarity and depth for a recording done 40 years ago. It clearly surpasses the same recording I have on vinyl and standard CD. Will now look seriously at other available titles and hope for many more releases. Wouldn’t it me wonderful if the Beatles catalog was similarly released.

Received today and surprised how nicely this package has been put together. Previous Stones deluxe releases have been generally disappointing compared to other artists. Not this time. Much of the packaging credit has to go the Japanese record company as this particular package is a Japan exclusive. Foldout 7 inch envelope type cover with the 3D cover photo. Interesting booklet and SACDs sound great. Warm with superb detail similar to the earlier SACD release 15 years ago. Highly recommended and a must buy if a Stones fan.

Wonderful songs from the country rock era. JD Souther wrote or co wrote a number of the Eagles best songs and several are done here in a mellow mood. The best known New Kid in Town is beautifully arranged with a great classical guitar component and others will be instantly recognisable as true classics. Buy this and put it on in the late evening with a glass of wine. Wonderful

Great songwriting and strong production. Bill Labounty is little known except perhaps as a songwriter but this album proves not only can he write good strong soft rock songs but his voice is first class. After hearing this album I will try several others that he did in the 70s and 80s. Recommended if you like soft rock performed by a good songwriter with a strong voice and first class production.

Next to last album from a very talented singer songwriter. Beautiful songs with a tinge of sadness in a country folk style from the writer of Loving Arms (recorded by Ellis Presley amongst others) which was included on an earlier album. This is is his best collection of songs and is a must have for collectors of 70s American soft rock. Jans died in the early 80s.

I did not know anything about Tom Pacheco but purchased this on the basis that the current release list of similar titles contained some excellent albums at attractive prices. The album contains some great original songs with good melodies and strong lyrics. Pacheco has a good country style voice similar to Waylon Jennings and the whole package is excellent. Pacheco is an underrated talent and I will now search out his other releases.

Bought this on the basis of CD Japans new release list and referencing the people who played on the record and googling Terence Boylan. Top songwriting and superb performances from all concerned including Timothy Schmidt, Jim Gordon, Don Henley and others from the 1970's Californian country rock era. You will recognise the minor hit Shake It but all the tracks are first class sung sensitively and beautifully arranged. Cannot understand why this did not sell and why Boylan did not become another Jackson Browne! Get this while it is still available

Immaculate packaging faithful to the original UK release. Superbly done and coupled with 2014 remastering and SHM sound makes this a future collectible. Get it while you can.

Second only to Imagine in the Lennon canon. The usual impeccable Lennon production and his strongest songs for years. The beautifully dreamy No9 Dream, the clever imagery of Old Dirt Road, the catchy Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox) and the world weariness of Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out) one of Lennon's finest songs ever. Underrated at the time but a must have if you want the best of Lennon.

This set is exceptional in terms of the 7 inch sleeve packaging and sound remastering. I am not a real fan of mono recordings but this set is wonderful to hear and takes me back to my first listen of Beggars Banquet on its release in mono all those years ago. This set is so far ahead of the the US release in particular because of its quality packaging and SHM format. Buy this before it becomes unavailable.

Ringo's follow up to the hugely successful Ringo album. Again a top notch array of stars to support Ringo including Lennon, Elton John and Harry Nilsson. Great songs such No No Song, Snookeroo and Nilsson's wonderful Easy For Me. Great songwriting, top notch performances and Richard Perry's production. A gem.

Ringo's best album and finally making its debut on SHM. Quality contributions from the ex Beatles especially Harrison on Photograph, Sail Away and You and Me Babe etc. Produced by Richard Perry this is a quality pop album with great writing and top performances. The extra cd tracks include Early 1970 which is a sad but heartfelt plea from Ringo to his ex band mates for them to keep working with him on future Ringo performances. Looking forward to future releases to include the post Apple albums Rotogravure, Ringo the 4th, Bad Boy and Roses.