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Truly one of the best performances of the Manfred I have heard in some time. The individual instruments are wonderfully caught and Kobayashi does a good job of controlling the raging emotions found in this music. Quite expensive, though. About $45-50 for just this one SACD.
Negatives: Kobayashi is ... more |
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Perhaps one of the worst sounding recordings I have ever heard of this magisterial music. There are countless musical errors especially in the first and last movements. The sound is very constricted for a multichannel SACD and Suntory Hall is perhaps one of the driest venues ever. Stay away from ... more |
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Dave Alvin solidified his reputation through the ‘80s rockabilly group The Blasters. When he broke away from that band and went solo, his creativity reached its fulfillment.
Mobile Fidelity’s crystal clear reproduction of the original master tapes transferred to Super Audio Compact Disc gives ... more |
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Issac Hayes created a soul and rhythm and blues masterpiece on the premise of going into the studio to do things exactly as he pleased. It seems that approach is the best for diversely talented artists with the wherewithal to pull it off while recording in the studio. Some of the best music we have ... more |
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The SACD transfer of this disk is soft and kinda muddy. I think the tape shows its age and was not well cared for. Compared to the original vinyl this SACD has no chance. |
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