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Review by Rinkrat May 18, 2003 (7 of 7 found this review helpful)
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I just got an SACD player and have been picking up a few discs including this one, I've had a few hits and more misses. I like the Stones remasters and of coutse Pink Floyd DSOTM, but I have to admit, THIS is my favorite disc so far. On first listening I could hardly believe it was Beck. There is no rap or even commercial tunes. it is one of the most laid back crosses between folk and country that you'll ever hear. What makes it so great is the multi-channel production. The strings are lavish and the synth noises add a quirkiness that brings it all together. The songs are well written and they worm their way into your skull by about the third listening.
I've found some great remasters of old CD's on SACD and I've found some new music that I can tolerate only because it's an SACD, but this is the first SACD that I've found that is impressive new music AND has incredible sound. In fact it's the perfect one to show off what it's all about.
Discs like this one are the reason why I bought the player. I hope there are more out there.
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Review by unclefesto April 27, 2003 (3 of 4 found this review helpful)
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| One of the best pieces of music I have heard in years. Nuff Said!
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Review by colewade January 12, 2006 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
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I have enjoyed this extraordinary album on CD format since it was released thee years ago. Even in that format the album sounded very good. Beck must have sunk to the lowest depths to commune with some sort of higher power making this one. It is that good, and that listenable even three years later. Since many tracks from the album rank high on my play list even now, this was an excellent album to truly compare formats. The multi-channel SACD version wins hands down in this case. The format itself lends itself nicely to Beck’s unique artistry. It greatly improves a recording I was already quite happy with.
Since the record companies don’t seem to be providing new non-classical releases in SACD, I would love to see independent alt - rock bands push demand for this technology through the roof through their own efforts. I suppose money is the problem. Despite the “fussy” nature and complexity of this new technology, Beck’s, Sea Change and Roxy Music’s, Avalon presents undeniable proof for me that SACD format itself was worthy the investment for any kind of music. Awesome and original tunes, perfect delivery, and astounding acoustics are the three best reasons to buy any commercially recorded music and it certainly true for this one. Buy it!
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