“Bookends” is the fourth studio album by American duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1968. The album is often considered one of the duo’s finest works, and has won critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and innovative production. The album is divided into two distinct parts. The first side of the album is a conceptualContinue reading “Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends – Review – (Test: vinyl records, Vinyl MOFI, CDs, SACD MOFI, Streaming Tidal MAX) – Better rendering in analog or digital?”
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The evolution of mastering in 40 years with Ultravox – Lamen – Review from 1984 to 2024 (Test: vinyls , CD, Tidal deluxe, Tidal Atmos, Bluray stereo; Bluray DTS HDMA 5.1 and ATMOS)
“Lament” is the seventh studio album by British band Ultravox, released in 1984. This album signifies a profound evolution towards a more electronic and pop sound, while still embracing the band’s characteristic new wave elements. Among its tracks are some of the band’s most iconic songs, such as “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes”, “OneContinue reading “The evolution of mastering in 40 years with Ultravox – Lamen – Review from 1984 to 2024 (Test: vinyls , CD, Tidal deluxe, Tidal Atmos, Bluray stereo; Bluray DTS HDMA 5.1 and ATMOS)”
TOP 10 most popular albums of 2024
Here are the Top10 most popular reviews in 2024, Thank you all for your support and feedback. We can see that among the top 10 albums of 2024, 9 have a Dolby Atmos version like the top 10 albums of 2023. Dire Straits – On Every Street MOFI vinyl record 45 rpm SACD and CDContinue reading “TOP 10 most popular albums of 2024”
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – Sweet For – Review – (Test: Japanese vinyl, Japanese SACD and Amazon Music UltraHD) – Is vinyl record losing its quality?
Released in 2024, “Sweet For K” is the latest album by the Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio. This contemporary jazz album includes tracks like “Night Wind,” “Paris Bounce,” and the title track “Sweet For K.” The album is a tribute to Erroll Garner, a pianist whom Tsuyoshi Yamamoto deeply admires. With Hiroshi Kagawa on bass and ToshioContinue reading “Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – Sweet For – Review – (Test: Japanese vinyl, Japanese SACD and Amazon Music UltraHD) – Is vinyl record losing its quality?”
Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX, Amazon Dolby Atmos)
American rock musician Lenny Kravitz has enriched the music world with his twelfth studio album, “Blue Electric Light”. Released on May 24, 2024, this album represents a comeback after a six-year hiatus since his previous opus “Raise Vibration”. “Blue Electric Light” is the fruit of hard, passionate work, recorded in Kravitz’s personal studio in theContinue reading “Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX, Amazon Dolby Atmos)”
Mari Kodama, Momo Kodama, Karin Kei Nagano, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande & Kent Nagano — Mozart & Poulenc Double & Triple Piano Concertos – Review – (Test: DXD Stereo, DXD 5.0 352.8 kHz, Amazon UltraHD 24/192, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Recorded at Victoria Hall in March 2023, this concert “Mozart & Poulenc, Double & Triple Piano Concertos” brings together the four members of the Nagano-Kodama family – Kent (husband), Mari (wife), Momo (sister) and Karin (daughter) – and the OSR (Orchestre de la Suisse Romande), echoing the practice of Mozart, who also played with hisContinue reading “Mari Kodama, Momo Kodama, Karin Kei Nagano, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande & Kent Nagano — Mozart & Poulenc Double & Triple Piano Concertos – Review – (Test: DXD Stereo, DXD 5.0 352.8 kHz, Amazon UltraHD 24/192, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo , 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Tidal MAX, Qobuz Hi-Res, Amazon UltraHD, CD), is the blu-ray the new “audiophile” media?
Since its formation in 1999, The Pineapple Thief has undergone a remarkable evolution, from a solo project by Bruce Soord to a complete band recognized in the world of progressive rock. After albums such as “Abducting the Unicorn” and “Magnolia”, The Pineapple Thief are back with their 15th album, “It Leads to This”, featuring 8Continue reading “The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo , 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Tidal MAX, Qobuz Hi-Res, Amazon UltraHD, CD), is the blu-ray the new “audiophile” media?”
Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)
he album “No Parlez” is the first solo album by English artist Paul Young, released in 1983. It was a resounding success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks and remaining in the UK Top 100 for 119 weeks. It includes the singles “Come Back And Stay”, “Wherever I LayContinue reading “Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)”
Norah Jones – Visions – Album – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon Dolby Atmos, vinyl record, color vinyl record, Japanese SACD)
After her Christmas album “I Dream of Christmas”, released in 2021, Norah Jones returns with a new album, “Visions”, released on March 8. It features 12 tracks (with a bonus track for the Japanese SACD), including “Running”, which was already available for streaming. We can’t forget her debut album “Come Away With Me“, but willContinue reading “Norah Jones – Visions – Album – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon Dolby Atmos, vinyl record, color vinyl record, Japanese SACD)”
Norah Jones – Visions – first single – Running – 2024 – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon Dolby Atmos )
After her Christmas album “I Dream of Christmas”, released in 2021, Norah Jones is back with a new album, “Visions”, due for release on March 8. It will feature 12 tracks, including “Running”, which is already available for streaming. We can’t forget her debut album “Come Away With Me“, but will this new album haveContinue reading “Norah Jones – Visions – first single – Running – 2024 – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon Dolby Atmos )”