Off the Wall is Michael Jackson’s fifth studio album and marks a pivotal turning point in his career. It was his first solo project under Epic Records and, more importantly, the beginning of his legendary collaboration with producer Quincy Jones. The album is a brilliant fusion of funk, disco, pop, R&B, and soul, showcasing aContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Off The Wall – Has the remastering lost the original spirit of the album?- Review and comparison between vinyl records, SACD, CD, cassette and streaming (US, MOFI one step, MFSL, Japan, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music) – Updated with Apple Dolby Atmos”
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Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos
“Brothers in Arms” is the fifth studio album by Dire Straits and remains the band’s greatest commercial success, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, including around 2 million in France. Released in May 1985, the album received a Grammy Award in 1986 for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, recognizing its outstanding sound quality. Pioneering forContinue reading “Brothers in Arms in 2025, 40 th anniversary : Which Format Delivers the Best Sound? CD, LP, Streaming, Blu-ray, SACD, Stereo to Atmos”
Anna Lapwood – Firedove | Audiophile Journey: The Organ in Stereo & Dolby Atmos, Between Cathedral and Cinema (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Inception…)
With Firedove, Anna Lapwood takes the organ off the beaten path, blending sacred repertoire with cinematic inspiration.
This audiophile review explores an ambitious mix at the crossroads of tradition and epic storytelling.
Whether in high-resolution stereo or Dolby Atmos, the album delivers striking spatial depth.
Echoes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and textures reminiscent of Inception can be heard throughout.
Lapwood’s powerful yet sensitive performance reimagines the classical organ for a new era.
Hi-res streaming or Dolby Atmos: this is a listening experience that demands full attention.
Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii – MCMLXXII – now available in vinyl, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) – Review – Comparison between – 2025 Mix from Steven Wilson, vinyl records, Bluray and streaming in various formats
Imagine Pink Floyd performing alone, in the sacred silence of Pompeii’s ancient ruins — no audience, just music, stone, and sky.
Live at Pompeii is more than a concert film; it’s a mystical journey into the creative heart of a legendary band.
With expanded editions and a stunning Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson, this cult masterpiece has never felt so alive.
Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?
Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth album, released in 1984, and also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It marks the first official collaboration with his band The Revolution. The album blends rock, funk, pop and R&B with emotional and spiritual intensity It contains cult tracks such as “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s GoContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days. The project features songs co-written by both artists, with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics. Production is handled by Andrew Watt, and supported by a world-class band of musicians including Chad Smith,Continue reading “Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)
“The Overview”, Steven Wilson’s eighth studio album, released on March 14, 2025. This concept album is inspired by the overview effect, an awareness observed in astronauts when they view the Earth from space. It consists of two 20-minute musical suites: “Objects Outlive Us” and “The Overview”. Musically, Steven Wilson incorporates influences from Pink Floyd, KingContinue reading “Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)”
March 1, 1973: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, a legendary album that changed music history forever!
To celebrate the album’s 52nd anniversary, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover this legendary album. Wondering which version to choose from among the 31 versions (Box, CD, DVD, SACD, Cassette, 8 track, Blu-ray, Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res – Stereo, quadraphonic, 4.0, 5.1, Dolby Atmos) carried out in the album review (link), I opted for theContinue reading “March 1, 1973: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, a legendary album that changed music history forever!”
Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) – Review – Which is better between CD, SACD, Blu-ray and streaming, new remix or original mix, in various formats (stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) cemented Simple Minds’ position as one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, and its legacy lives on today, inspiring the re-release of the album with a new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mix on blu-ray disc.
And there are some surprises in the results for this review, you will find 9 versions tested: CD, SACD, Blu-ray and streaming, with stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos mix.
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)”