Released in may 2026, “In Times of Dragons” is Tori Amos’s eighteenth studio album and one of her most ambitious concept albums to date. Built around an allegorical narrative exploring the struggle between democracy and tyranny, the album blends mythological imagery with deeply personal and political themes. Across seventeen tracks, Amos combines her signature piano-drivenContinue reading “Tori Amos – In Times of Dragons – Is the Blu-ray Audio Edition the Definitive Version? Review – Blu-ray vs Streaming vs Vinyl, Stereo vs Dolby Atmos”
Category Archives: Vinyl vs Digital
Michael Jackson – Invincible – Available in Dolby Atmos, a new reference Atmos mix? – Reviewed
Released in 2001, Invincible is Michael Jackson s tenth and final studio album. Blending pop, R&B, hip-hop, and contemporary production, it showcases a more modern sound while retaining Jackson s signature vocal performances. The album features tracks such as “You Rock My World”, “Butterflies”, and “Speechless”, highlighting both its commercial appeal and artistic diversity. WithContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Invincible – Available in Dolby Atmos, a new reference Atmos mix? – Reviewed”
The Rolling Stones – Foreign Tongues Reviewed: Are the Vinyl and Blu-ray the Definitive Editions?
Foreign Tongues marks the return of The Rolling Stones with their 25th studio album, following the success of Hackney Diamonds released in 2023. The album continues the band s renewed creative momentum, blending their iconic blues-rock foundations with modern production and fresh energy. Recorded with producer Andrew Watt, Foreign Tongues preserves the essential elements ofContinue reading “The Rolling Stones – Foreign Tongues Reviewed: Are the Vinyl and Blu-ray the Definitive Editions?”
Michael Jackson – History Continues – Available in Dolby Atmos – Reviewed
Released in 1995, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is one of Michael Jackson s most ambitious projects. This double album combines a greatest hits compilation with a second disc of new material, featuring strong personal and social themes through songs such as “Scream“, “Earth Song“, and “You Are Not Alone“. With this DolbyContinue reading “Michael Jackson – History Continues – Available in Dolby Atmos – Reviewed”
Madonna – CONFESSIONS II – Reviewed (Digital vs Vinyl record)
Twenty years after the huge success of Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna makes her long-awaited return with Confessions II, her fifteenth studio album. Released on July 3, 2026, this new record reunites her with producer Stuart Price, the architect behind the electro-dance sound that helped make the original album a worldwide success. Blending house,Continue reading “Madonna – CONFESSIONS II – Reviewed (Digital vs Vinyl record)”
Muse – The Wow! Signal – Reviewed – Digital vs Vinyl record vs Dolby Atmos, which is the best edition?
Muse The Wow! Signal is the tenth studio album by the British rock band Muse. Conceived as a concept album, it revolves around the themes of cosmic mystery, extraterrestrial intelligence, and human connections, drawing inspiration from the famous 1977 radio astronomy event known as the Wow! Signal. The album continues in Muse s signature style,Continue reading “Muse – The Wow! Signal – Reviewed – Digital vs Vinyl record vs Dolby Atmos, which is the best edition?”
Sting – The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum) – Music in the atmosphere of a museum – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), with immersive 3D visualization video
With The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum), Sting delivers an intimate live album recorded in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous Rijksmuseum as part of the Sounds Like Art project. Accompanied by guitarist Dominic Miller, he revisits a selection of iconic tracks from his career, blending classics from The Police with solo hits. The recordingContinue reading “Sting – The Night Watch (Live at the Rijksmuseum) – Music in the atmosphere of a museum – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos), with immersive 3D visualization video”
Oscar Peterson Trio At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, The Complete Recording- Jazz sacrificed to the loudness war: the end of high-quality jazz editions? – Review (SHM-CD, vinyl record, vs streaming high resolution 24/192)
At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is a live album by the Oscar Peterson Trio, released in 2026 by Verve Records. It brings together previously unreleased recordings made in August 1960 at Detroit’s legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. The trio Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums delivers performances of remarkable intensityContinue reading “Oscar Peterson Trio At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, The Complete Recording- Jazz sacrificed to the loudness war: the end of high-quality jazz editions? – Review (SHM-CD, vinyl record, vs streaming high resolution 24/192)”
Randy Newman and Taylor Swift – Toy Story 5 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos)
The Toy Story 5 soundtrack album is composed by Randy Newman and released by Walt Disney Records. It mainly features the instrumental score that accompanies the film’s key moments. The album also includes the original song “I Knew It, I Knew You“, performed by Taylor Swift. Written and produced by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff,Continue reading “Randy Newman and Taylor Swift – Toy Story 5 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Reviewed (stereo vs Dolby Atmos)”
Pink Floyd – 8-Tracks – A benchmark to follow for future Pink Floyd vinyl releases? – Review (CD vs Vinyl record vs Streaming high resolution)
8-Track is a new compilation dedicated to Pink Floyd, focusing on their most iconic era.Curated with care by Steven Wilson, it offers a concise selection of the band s essential tracks.The album stands out for its smooth sequencing, designed to create a coherent listening experience. It notably includes the full version of Pigs on theContinue reading “Pink Floyd – 8-Tracks – A benchmark to follow for future Pink Floyd vinyl releases? – Review (CD vs Vinyl record vs Streaming high resolution)”