Review by K.S U.K
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Donna Summer Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits [3SHM-CD+DVD]Donna SummerCovers Most Of The Singles
Obviously the non Japanese singles (but U.K singles) 'Winter Melody' and 'Loves Unkind' are not here.
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Gimme Some Truth. [1SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]John LennonNearly right but not quite !
All re-mixed but if you are familiar with the originals then stick with them. However they have got it 99% right here (Unlike some of the Giles Martin Beatles re-mixes).
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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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"The Beatles 1962 - 1966" 2023 Edition [SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]The BeatlesNo Thank You
If you are familiar with the original versions then stick to them - o.k all tracks are now in stereo with vocals centered but to me these sound like out takes and certain familiar sounds are either missing or have been altered. I'm surprised that Paul McCartney allowed this. I will be selling this on.
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"The Beatles 1967 - 1970" 2023 Edition [SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]The BeatlesStick To Original
Stick with the original versions, these just do not sound familiar and not all needed to be altered as they were in stereo in the first place. Will be selling on.
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Older <Limited Collector's Edition> [Blu-spec CD2]George MichaelPerfect Sound Quality
Perfect sound quality with this Blu spec cd2 format....if only all c.d's sounded as good as this !!!
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Hot Rocks [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]The Rolling StonesRemastered
The sound quality is excellent as it looks like the latest remasters have been used on all tracks. This was their best selling ever album according to wikipedia.
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Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- [Blu-spec CD2] [2CD+DVD]Billy JoelLooking Good....But
No 'Movin'out(Anthonys song)' on track listing as this was only a B-side in Japan. However all other tracks are looking good with 2021 mastering!
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The Best of The Beach Boys [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]The Beach BoysGreat Compilation
Compilation of early work all in Stereo which works really well and gives all tracks a really good powerful sound - Not normally a fan of 'mock stereo' but here it has been done with care.
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The Best of The Beach Boys No.2 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]The Beach BoysRecommended
Selection of further tracks all in stereo which gives a really good powerful sound improved with the MQA - UHQCD format.
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The Beach Boys Deluxe [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]The Beach BoysAll Original Mono
All tracks here are in original mono format - unlike the original l.p release. Even with the MQA -UHQD format they sound rather flat.
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The Beach Boys Deluxe 2 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]The Beach BoysOriginal Mono Tracks
Further compilation in addition to De-luxe 1 of mid to late sixties tracks all in original mono format.
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Japanese Single Collection: Greatest Hits [Blu-spec CD2] [2CD+DVD]Earth.Wind & FireRecommended
With 2020 remastering on all tracks and Blu-spec cd2 format - here are all the singles from Earth Wind and Fire in top quality sound and in order of single release. The dvd includes live performances and promo videos. Would highly recommend this.
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The Definitive Collection [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Diana Ross & The SupremesBuy
Includes most of the hits in order of release with the best possible sound on c.d in stereo with this MQA UHQCD format played on a standard c.d player.
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The Definitive Collection [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Michael JacksonOK
The start of 'I want you back' sounds slightly strange compared to my 7" vinyl copy..however the sound quality is good on all other tracks, but they now all seem to sound rather dated.
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Essential [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Diana RossBinned !
Perfect sound quality but 'Remember Me' is not the original single version here...With no indication on the outside packaging or the C.D Japan website the version here is an 'alternative vocal mix' which lets down the whole compilation. This has now ended up in the rubbish bin !!
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The Definitive Collection [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Stevie WonderMotown Sounding Great
Finally a c.d format that captures the 'Motown Sound' to perfection on just a standard c.d player ! Would have prefered to have had the two disc version issued in MQA/UHQCD but this single disc edition has a very good selection - note 'Living for the city' is the longer album version.You won't get a better sound than this on c.d.
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The Very Best Of Marvin Gaye [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Marvin GayeAmazing Sound
The MQA/UHQCD format replicates the perfect 'Motown Sound' that up to now has failed on compact disc. This sounds fantastic even on a standard c.d player and includes a great selection of tracks.
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Greatest Hits [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Elton JohnPoor Mastering
Great tracks but let down by the mastering. I don't think they have used the same remasters used for the 'Diamonds' sets. The masters here are very quiet with little bass or tone.Sadly I will sell this one on and order the 'Diamonds' SHM cd 3 cd set.
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Greatest Hits Volume 2 [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Elton JohnSee Review For Greatest Hits Volume 1
Comments are the same posted for 'Greatest hits volume 1'. Classic tracks but the mastering lets these down.