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)”

Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review updated with vinyl records 2LP and 3 LP)

The “Songs for a Nervous Planet” album review has been updated with the 2 vinyl editions in 2LP and 3LP. You can find the full review here, and find out how the vinyl records stack up against the stereo versions, including the Steven Wilson version. Enjoy your listening

The audio blu-ray is produced as an audiophile format with the latest Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review (Test: Tidal Max, Tidal Atmos, Bluray: stereo, Steven Wilson stereo mix, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyls 2LP and 3 LP)

Tears For Fears’ “Songs for a Nervous Planet” is their first official live album, released on October 25, 2024. This album includes not only live recordings from their “The Tipping Point Tour”, but also four new studio tracks. Recorded at Sterling Sound Studio with mastering engineer Ted Jensen , the album features live performances ofContinue reading “The audio blu-ray is produced as an audiophile format with the latest Tears For Fears album – Songs for a Nervous Planet – Review (Test: Tidal Max, Tidal Atmos, Bluray: stereo, Steven Wilson stereo mix, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyls 2LP and 3 LP)”

Jean-Michel Jarre – VERSAILLES 400 LIVE – Greatest live show – Review – (Test: Tidal Max vs vinyl record vs CD with NFC)

Jean-Michel Jarre, the iconic pioneer of electronic music, gave a stunning performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In front of more than 80,000 spectators at the Stade de France, he paid tribute to the legacy of French electronic music and passed the torch to a new generation of French artists.Continue reading “Jean-Michel Jarre – VERSAILLES 400 LIVE – Greatest live show – Review – (Test: Tidal Max vs vinyl record vs CD with NFC)”

The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”

Iconic band The Cure have announced the release of their new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”, scheduled for November 1, 2024. This long-awaited album marks their return after a 16-year hiatus without new music. Fans can already pre-order the album, which will be available in several formats, including a high-quality vinyl edition (AbbeyContinue reading “The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World””

Mylene Farmer – Nevermore (Live) – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, CD, Red vinyl record, blu-ray stereo and DTS HDMA 7.1, blu-ray UHD 4K Dolby Atmos TrueHD, USB Key)

As Mylène Farmer wraps up her Nevermore tour with the final 3 concerts. Her concert album, released on September 27, is a celebration of her 2023 stadium tour, which drew over 700,000 fans. Including classics such as “Libertine” and “Désenchantée”, as well as tracks from her latest album “L’emprise”, “Nevermore” offers an immersive experience intoContinue reading “Mylene Farmer – Nevermore (Live) – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, CD, Red vinyl record, blu-ray stereo and DTS HDMA 7.1, blu-ray UHD 4K Dolby Atmos TrueHD, USB Key)”

David Gilmour – Luck and Strange – Review – (Test Blue sea vinyl record,blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos, Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos), is it affected by the loudness war?

David Gilmour, guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd, presents his 5th solo album entitled “Luck and Strange”. The album, which marks his return after almost a decade, was recorded in various studios, including Gilmour’s Medina Studio in Hove and Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios in London. The album reflects an unexpected period of isolation dueContinue reading “David Gilmour – Luck and Strange – Review – (Test Blue sea vinyl record,blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos, Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos), is it affected by the loudness war?”

Alphaville – Forever Young – Review – Is the remastered version better than original? (Test: vinyl and Deluxe Edition Box with CD, vinyl remastered, Blu-ray stereo/Atmos, streaming Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos).

Alphaville’s “Forever Young” album, released on September 27 1984, is a classic example of 80s synth-pop and new wave. Produced by Colin Pearson, Wolfgang Loos, Andreas Budde and the band themselves, the album was recorded between January and August 1984 at Studio 54 in Berlin. Featuring chart-toppers such as “Big in Japan”, “Sounds Like aContinue reading “Alphaville – Forever Young – Review – Is the remastered version better than original? (Test: vinyl and Deluxe Edition Box with CD, vinyl remastered, Blu-ray stereo/Atmos, streaming Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos).”

Review of the week’s new releases : Madeleine Peyroux – Let’s Walk, Imagine Dragons – LOOM, Renaud Capuçon – Gabriel Fauré, Johnny Cash – Songwriter – (Test stereo and Atmos)

This week’s new releases with a review of 4 albums: This News, comprising 4 albums, introduces a new format for short reviews of albums. The short reviews are similar to the usual reviews, with all the measurements (waveform, spectrogram, Dynamic Range, spatialization) and samples in a more compact format, limited to 2 or 3 versionsContinue reading “Review of the week’s new releases : Madeleine Peyroux – Let’s Walk, Imagine Dragons – LOOM, Renaud Capuçon – Gabriel Fauré, Johnny Cash – Songwriter – (Test stereo and Atmos)”

Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Tidal Dolby Atmos, Bluray and Vinyl record)

Eric Clapton’s final concert, filmed in London in front of a small audience on December 8, 2023, is now available for streaming. It includes the hits “Tears In Heaven”, “Layla”, “River Of Tears”, “Got To Get Better In Little While” and a special version of George Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)”,Continue reading “Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – Review – (Test: Tidal MAX Flac, Tidal Dolby Atmos, Bluray and Vinyl record)”