Emblematic band The Cure presents us with their new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”, after a 16-year hiatus without new music. This album contains 8 songs available on all media including streming (Stereo and Dolby Atmos), vinyl disc including a high-quality vinyl edition (Abbey Road half-speed master on double-layer 180 g black organicContinue reading “The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World – Review – (Test : Streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos, Vinyl Half Speed, CD, Blu-ray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD), is the blu-ray the best version of this album?”
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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)”
Coldplay – Moon Music – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, Translucent yellow vinyl record, CD)
Coldplay continue to explore the musical universe with their latest album “Moon Music”, an ambitious follow-up to their “Music of the Spheres” project. Featuring tracks such as “Jupiter” and “Aeterna”, the album offers an intergalactic sonic experience, blending celestial orchestrations and introspective piano melodies. With artistic collaborations including Little Simz and Burna Boy, Coldplay invitesContinue reading “Coldplay – Moon Music – Review – (Test: Tidal Max and Dolby Atmos, Translucent yellow vinyl record, CD)”
Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record
After the streaming stereo and Dolby Atmos versions, the test is completed by physical supports in CD, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) and vinyl record formats This is an opportunity to go upmarket in terms of rendering, in particular with the Dolby Atmos TrueHD version of the bluray, but also with a vinyl record thatContinue reading “Eric Clapton – To Save a Child – review updated with CD, bluray stereo and Dolby Atmos TrueHD, and vinyl record”
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)”
Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. – Review – (Test: Japanese vinyl, 2024 remastered, CD and streaming) Should you buy remastered vinyl records?
40 years ago, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.”, which catapulted him to mega stardom. For his 40th birthday, the album is being re-released in a special remastered edition on red vinyl.
This album begs the question: should I buy a remastered vinyl edition?
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?”
Jerome Sabbagh – Heart – Enjoy the ambience of the studio at home – Review – (Test: Pure analog vinyl record AAA, Digital download, True Master Tape copy)
This is Jerome Sabbagh‘s new album “Heart”, following on from “Vintage” (reviewed here), released in 2023.For this new album, Jerome remains faithful to pure analog recording and reproduction, as we had already seen with “Vintage”.But, for this new album, Jerome wants to capture the quinquecence of the live sound, so no recording on an analogContinue reading “Jerome Sabbagh – Heart – Enjoy the ambience of the studio at home – Review – (Test: Pure analog vinyl record AAA, Digital download, True Master Tape copy)”
Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review – (Over 30 versions tested included vinyl records (MOFI, Analog Production, Audionautes, SACDs, CDs, Streaming, BNF from mono, to stereo and multichannel Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA)
Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue”, released in 1959, is often cited as one of the most influential jazz albums of all time. However, an interesting technical detail about this album is the speed problem that affected some of its tracks. Initially, the album’s master tapes were recorded at a slightly lower speed, resulting in fasterContinue reading “Miles Davis – Kind of blue – Review – (Over 30 versions tested included vinyl records (MOFI, Analog Production, Audionautes, SACDs, CDs, Streaming, BNF from mono, to stereo and multichannel Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA)”
Prince – Purple Rain – Now available with a amazing Dolby Atmos mix (Tidal Atmos review)
Prince’s “Purple Rain” album is now available in Dolby Atmos streaming (Tidal, Amazon, Apple) to celebrate his 40th birthday.A bluray edition with a Dolby Digital TrueHD Atmos track is scheduled for release before the end of the year.Find the full review with CD, vinyl, streaming, Blu-ray (Dolby Atmos TrueHD) and One Step vinyl editions hereContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Now available with a amazing Dolby Atmos mix (Tidal Atmos review)”