Sailing to Philadelphia, released in 2000, is Mark Knopfler’s second solo album following the end of Dire Straits.To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, a special edition was released, including a Dolby Atmos mix, an instrumental version, and a 2LP transparent vinyl.
So, what about this 25th-anniversary edition on Blu-ray and vinyl?
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Phil Collins – No Jacket Required –Review updated with the 1985 CD edition, which was favored at the time of release. And a video on the Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson.
Here is a more in-depth update to the review, this time with the inclusion of the 1985 CD edition. At the time of the initial test, I had not yet received this version, and I must admit I was wondering about the lineage of the 2019 CD edition. Listening to and analyzing this 1985 CDContinue reading “Phil Collins – No Jacket Required –Review updated with the 1985 CD edition, which was favored at the time of release. And a video on the Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson.”
Prince – Purple Rain – Review : After the standout Blu-ray Atmos release, the One Step vinyl defines a new level of excellence.
Over the years and through various reissues, one might wonder whether it is still possible to further improve the sound quality of this album. Following a particularly successful Blu-ray edition, featuring a Dolby Atmos mix in Dolby Digital TrueHD format, a new vinyl edition is now available. For this reissue, the focus has been placedContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review : After the standout Blu-ray Atmos release, the One Step vinyl defines a new level of excellence.”
Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl – Is the audio performance up to the marketing hype? – Review (CD, colored vinyl records, streaming, Tidal MAX Stereo and Amazon Dolby Atmos)
Taylor Swift unveils her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, recorded during the European leg of the Eras Tour in 2024. Singer Sabrina Carpenter appears on the title track. It’s impossible not to have heard about it, as the release was orchestrated masterfully — Taylor Swift has perfected the art of communication andContinue reading “Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl – Is the audio performance up to the marketing hype? – Review (CD, colored vinyl records, streaming, Tidal MAX Stereo and Amazon Dolby Atmos)”
Mariah Carey – Here For It All – Is Mariah Carey’s Voice a Victim of the Loudness War? – Review (Tidal MAX Stereo and Amazon Dolby Atmos)
Here for It All is Mariah Carey’s 16th studio album, released in September 2025, marking her first project in several years.The album features 11 tracks, including collaborations with Anderson .Paak, Kehlani, Shenseea, and The Clark Sisters.The singles Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet provide a balance between upbeat songs and ballads. The album addresses themes suchContinue reading “Mariah Carey – Here For It All – Is Mariah Carey’s Voice a Victim of the Loudness War? – Review (Tidal MAX Stereo and Amazon Dolby Atmos)”
André Mehmari and Sergio Reze – Invisible Cities Part2 – ADS immerses us in the heart of the music – review (DSD and PCM Hires in stereo and 5.1, DXD 5.1.4)
With Invisible Cities Part2, the independent label ADS delivers far more than a simple recording: it offers a true sonic and artistic immersion. Behind this project stand André Mehmari (piano, bass synthesizer, Minimoog) and Sergio Reze (drums, percussion, gongs), long-time collaborators who have cultivated for nearly thirty years a musical dialogue of rare intensity. RecordedContinue reading “André Mehmari and Sergio Reze – Invisible Cities Part2 – ADS immerses us in the heart of the music – review (DSD and PCM Hires in stereo and 5.1, DXD 5.1.4)”
A wave of anniversary albums expected by the end of the year, also available on Blu-ray !
I regularly talk to you about Blu-ray releases (link), and this year’s end is shaping up to be particularly rich. Many classic albums are returning to the spotlight through highly anticipated anniversary editions. These reissues go beyond a simple facelift: they also offer Blu-ray versions with immersive audio experiences thanks to Dolby Atmos tracks, givingContinue reading “A wave of anniversary albums expected by the end of the year, also available on Blu-ray !”
Phil Collins – No Jacket Required – Is the 40th Anniversary Edition the New Standard? – Review (CD, vinyl, blu-ray, streaming, from 1985 to 2025, stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos)
No Jacket Required, released in 1985, is Phil Collins’ third solo studio album. It continues the trajectory of his post-Genesis career while adopting a contemporary pop style highly oriented toward radio. The album features several internationally successful singles, including “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” and “Don’t Lose My Number.” The arrangements emphasize synthesizers, electronic percussion, andContinue reading “Phil Collins – No Jacket Required – Is the 40th Anniversary Edition the New Standard? – Review (CD, vinyl, blu-ray, streaming, from 1985 to 2025, stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos)”
Ed Sheeran – Play – Review (Vinyl record, Digital Stereo and Dolby Atmos)
Released on September 12, 2025, Play is Ed Sheeran’s eighth studio album and marks the beginning of a new thematic series in his discography. This work, blending contemporary pop with Indian and Persian influences, stands out for its rich arrangements and international collaborations, notably with Arijit Singh on the track Sapphire. Among the main singlesContinue reading “Ed Sheeran – Play – Review (Vinyl record, Digital Stereo and Dolby Atmos)”
Max Richter – Sleep Circle – Music for Dreaming – Review (Stereo; Dolby Atmos, vinyl record)
Sleep Circle is a newly recorded, abridged version of Max Richter’s Sleep. Inspired by his concert performances—where he offered a 90-minute version instead of the original eight hours—the album highlights some of the most striking passages, creating a 90-minute journey into the hypnagogic state between wakefulness and sleep. Richter explains that pieces like Dream 11,Continue reading “Max Richter – Sleep Circle – Music for Dreaming – Review (Stereo; Dolby Atmos, vinyl record)”