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)”
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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)”
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)”
Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025
Following our in-depth technical test of the MOFI SACD and vinyl editions (link to complete analysis), we are updating our comparative study of Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” album. This review (link) now brings together 16 versions analyzed according to our evaluation protocol, covering all available formats (CD, vinyl, SACD, streaming, cassette, DAT) and reissues released betweenContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review (LPs, CDs, Streaming, DAT, 1991 to 2021) – updated with MOFI SACD, CD and vinyl record 2025”
Michael Jackson – Dangerous: Is the MOFI Edition (SACD, vinyl record) Magnificent or Disappointing?
MOFI did an outstanding job by working from both the analog and digital master tapes. Indeed, Dangerous was originally produced using a dual-format approach: recorded and mixed in analog, with a simultaneous digital transfer. This explains the presence of both analog and digital sources for this release. The album features 3 analog master formats andContinue reading “Michael Jackson – Dangerous: Is the MOFI Edition (SACD, vinyl record) Magnificent or Disappointing?”
Jaff – TRAVELLING – Respecting the listener’s ear: when an independent artist does better than the majors – Review (Master CD, Master Vinyl and colored Vinyl Record)
Today, I’d like to introduce you to an independent musician whose work stands out for the meticulous care he brings to every stage of the audio production process. Jaff, both a musician and a sound engineer, handles the entire creative chain himself, from recording to mixing and final mastering. What makes his album TRAVELLING particularlyContinue reading “Jaff – TRAVELLING – Respecting the listener’s ear: when an independent artist does better than the majors – Review (Master CD, Master Vinyl and colored Vinyl Record)”