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 !”
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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)”
Jean-Michel Jarre – Live In Bratislava – Dream or disappointment: what is this box set really worth? – Review (CD, blu-ray, vinyl record, streaming, youtube)
Jean-Michel Jarre has announced the release of Bridge From The Future, the official audio-visual record of his historic open-air concert on May 12, 2024, in Bratislava, Slovakia. Available worldwide on September 5, 2025, it includes a limited Ultimate Collector’s Box Set. The event drew over 100,000 attendees along the Danube and millions more via livestreamContinue reading “Jean-Michel Jarre – Live In Bratislava – Dream or disappointment: what is this box set really worth? – Review (CD, blu-ray, vinyl record, streaming, youtube)”
Bob Reynolds Group – Live In Munich – Review – Comparison between – CD, Blu-ray and streaming in various formats (stereo Hi-Res, DTS-HDMA 7.1 AURO3D and Dolby Atmos)
Live in Munich is a jazz album recorded live by the Bob Reynolds Group during a concert in Munich. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds presents a repertoire blending contemporary jazz and fusion, with a strong emphasis on interaction between the musicians and improvisation. Produced by the independent label IAN Records, known for its focus on sound qualityContinue reading “Bob Reynolds Group – Live In Munich – Review – Comparison between – CD, Blu-ray and streaming in various formats (stereo Hi-Res, DTS-HDMA 7.1 AURO3D and Dolby Atmos)”
Kraftwerk – Autobahn – Review – The 50th anniversary edition becomes a reference in Dolby Atmos (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos and Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Summer is often the perfect time to get away, to go on multiple trips, to cover miles by car. This atmosphere of the open road and wide spaces immediately brings to mind the album “Autobahn”. “Autobahn” is the fourth studio album by German band Kraftwerk, released in 1974. This album marks a break with theirContinue reading “Kraftwerk – Autobahn – Review – The 50th anniversary edition becomes a reference in Dolby Atmos (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos and Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague – review (Streaming Tidal Max, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, releases This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague, recorded live in concert on May 25, 2023, at the O2 Arena. The show is part of his farewell tour, which began in 2022. The setlist includes Pink Floyd classics (Comfortably Numb, Us and Them, Wish You Were Here)Continue reading “Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill – Live From Prague – review (Streaming Tidal Max, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
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?”