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)”
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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)”
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)”
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)”
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend – Review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Man’s Best Friend is Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album. This album is a pop record that explores themes of love and heartbreak with a tone that is at times light and ironic. Supported by singles such as Manchild and Tears, it achieved commercial success while generating mixed critical reactions: some praised its accessibility and humor,Continue reading “Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend – Review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Joe Hisaishi – Joe Hisaishi Conduct – Out now in digital, physical release in 2026 – review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Japanese composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi releases his new album Joe Hisaishi Conducts, recorded during a concert at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall on July 31, 2024. The program features his suite The End of the World — inspired by New York after 9/11 and later expanded into five movements — as well as Steve Reich’s TheContinue reading “Joe Hisaishi – Joe Hisaishi Conduct – Out now in digital, physical release in 2026 – review (Streaming Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
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)”