“Bookends” is the fourth studio album by American duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1968. The album is often considered one of the duo’s finest works, and has won critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and innovative production. The album is divided into two distinct parts. The first side of the album is a conceptualContinue reading “Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends – Review – (Test: vinyl records, Vinyl MOFI, CDs, SACD MOFI, Streaming Tidal MAX) – Better rendering in analog or digital?”
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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)”
Mari Kodama, Momo Kodama, Karin Kei Nagano, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande & Kent Nagano — Mozart & Poulenc Double & Triple Piano Concertos – Review – (Test: DXD Stereo, DXD 5.0 352.8 kHz, Amazon UltraHD 24/192, Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Recorded at Victoria Hall in March 2023, this concert “Mozart & Poulenc, Double & Triple Piano Concertos” brings together the four members of the Nagano-Kodama family – Kent (husband), Mari (wife), Momo (sister) and Karin (daughter) – and the OSR (Orchestre de la Suisse Romande), echoing the practice of Mozart, who also played with hisContinue reading “Mari Kodama, Momo Kodama, Karin Kei Nagano, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande & Kent Nagano — Mozart & Poulenc Double & Triple Piano Concertos – Review – (Test: DXD Stereo, DXD 5.0 352.8 kHz, Amazon UltraHD 24/192, Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This – Review updated with Qobuz Hi-res and Amazon UltraHD versions
The test was completed with the Qobuz Hi-Res and Amazon UltraHD versions. You can find these new versions as well as the 5 previous versions (Blu-ray with Stereo remix, 5.1 remix, Dolby Atmos remix, CD master and vinyl master, Tidal MAX and CD) here.
The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo , 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Tidal MAX, Qobuz Hi-Res, Amazon UltraHD, CD), is the blu-ray the new “audiophile” media?
Since its formation in 1999, The Pineapple Thief has undergone a remarkable evolution, from a solo project by Bruce Soord to a complete band recognized in the world of progressive rock. After albums such as “Abducting the Unicorn” and “Magnolia”, The Pineapple Thief are back with their 15th album, “It Leads to This”, featuring 8Continue reading “The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo , 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Tidal MAX, Qobuz Hi-Res, Amazon UltraHD, CD), is the blu-ray the new “audiophile” media?”
Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)
he album “No Parlez” is the first solo album by English artist Paul Young, released in 1983. It was a resounding success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks and remaining in the UK Top 100 for 119 weeks. It includes the singles “Come Back And Stay”, “Wherever I LayContinue reading “Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)”
Hélène Grimaud – For Clara – Works by Schumann and Brahms – Review (Test: Amazon UltraHD 24/96 and Tidal Dolby Atmos) – Deutsche Grammophon
Deutsche Grammophon presents a new album of music “For Clara” by French pianist Hélène Grimaud. Released in September 2023 by Deutsche Grammophon, the album pays tribute to Clara Schumann, a German composer and pianist who was the wife of Robert Schumann and friend of Johannes Brahms. The album contains 20 tracks, including solo piano worksContinue reading “Hélène Grimaud – For Clara – Works by Schumann and Brahms – Review (Test: Amazon UltraHD 24/96 and Tidal Dolby Atmos) – Deutsche Grammophon”
Irène Drésel – KINKY DOGMA – Review – (Test: vinyl record and Amazon UltraHD)
Following on from Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxymorewoks album, Irène Drésel worked on the reworking of the track “ZEITGEIST BOTANICA”. Irène Drésel is a French artist renowned for her melancholy and hypnotic electronic music. She has released two albums, Hyper Cristal in 2019 and Kinky Dogma in 2021, as well as several singles and EPs. Irène Drésel’sContinue reading “Irène Drésel – KINKY DOGMA – Review – (Test: vinyl record and Amazon UltraHD)”
Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition) – Review of the album (Test: vinyl record, Tidal MAX Flac 24 bits 88,2 kHz , Deezer Hi-fi 16 bits 44.1 kHz and Tidal Dolby Atmos)
Daft Punk make a remarkable comeback with a special version of “Random Access Memories“, their ultimate opus. Last May, they surprised fans by releasing a commemorative edition to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary, enriched with 35 minutes of previously unreleased tracks. However, the iconic duo have another surprise in store for this new edition. AfterContinue reading “Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition) – Review of the album (Test: vinyl record, Tidal MAX Flac 24 bits 88,2 kHz , Deezer Hi-fi 16 bits 44.1 kHz and Tidal Dolby Atmos)”
The Beatles – Now and Then – The last Beatles song, finalized using AI – Review (Test: maxi vinyl record, blue single vinyl record, Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon UltraHD Stereo 24/96, Dolby Atmos)
The release of a new song in particular for a group as well-known as The Beatles is always an event. “Now and Then” was composed by John Lennon in 1978, and finalised by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in 2023. All this was made possible by the AI used to produce the song.So the questionContinue reading “The Beatles – Now and Then – The last Beatles song, finalized using AI – Review (Test: maxi vinyl record, blue single vinyl record, Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon UltraHD Stereo 24/96, Dolby Atmos)”