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Review by analogue June 7, 2012 (9 of 9 found this review helpful)
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Performance: Sonics: |
A great new shm sacd release of Pete Townsend's and the Who's most ambitious album. And it sounds amazing.
For those familiar with this album from 1973 you must know thats its a true classic. Filled with teenage angst and anger it tells a sad and bitter journey of the main character but with powerful rock and roll music to express this.
This disc ...as with all great shm sacd's must be played loud but be forewarned. This disc starts with the thunderous ocean battering the coastline of England and if the volume is set too high damage can occur to your speakers...I kid you not. This sound effect is simply overwhelming. I was caught unawares and almost paid the price for my eagerness.
As "the Real Me" starts the proceedings its obvious from the get go that Keith Moon.s drumming is the star ON THIS PARTICULAR SACD. track AFTER TRACK SHOWCASES HIS AMAZING AND BOMBASTIC DRUM FILLS AND Cymbal ACCENTS. I am wowed by how good the sound quality of this recording is and Moons drums are a true audio spectacle to hear. Every single drum can be heard as a separate entity and with Moon this aint easy.
This shm sacd reminds me very much of the original vinyl record I still have in my collection. The warmth that the remastered cd lacked but the record has is intact with this shm sacd. And thats a great thing.Also compared to the remastered 90's cd the sound is less analytical and far more organic and natural.
Upon my first few listens I felt that perhaps some additional EQ;ing was needed but since then after repeated pays the sound has opened up considerably. I find that the vocals are at times a bit receded in the mix bit not always.
There are numerous highlights on this sacd. The piano chords that commence Love Reign over me are unbelievable in the power and realism. The piano is simply in the room with you and MOONS PERCUSSION fill WITH THE GONG SWIPE IS BEAUTIFUL AND EMOTIONAL. And its the added warmth that really impresses itself upon me.
If you want to know what made Moon such a great drummer......this is one record where the sound of his kit was captured perfectly. It gets really down in the sound field..to the deepest bass drums.
Again..Jon Astley has done a remarkable job on this release. Kudo's to him.
Highly recommended...................a standout classic rock shm sacd. Perfect in every regard.
PLay it loud but watch out for the waves and water.
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Review by pabu June 9, 2012 (4 of 4 found this review helpful)
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Performance: Sonics: |
What a crasy version. SHM SACD is the third I've just bought. First was a cd before remastering, second after remastering. But neither can be compared with this SACDs.
Because the sound is excellent: the consistency of John Entwistle's bass, the real sensation of drumsticks' impact on toms, the cymbals' clarity.
Did you know at the very beginning of the song 'RealMe' you should clearly hear the rain fallen in the background of John's solo?
So nothing be compared with that exhilarating version.
Take off mp3 compressed sounds (mud?) from your ears and now listen to great music.
Warning : it is not an hybrid, so it does not work on a standard cd player
Only one cd. No artwork in, digipack.
A MUST HAVE IN YOUR COLLECTION
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Review by Whistlerskibum June 12, 2012 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
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This album has been one of my of desert island album for 30+ years. This SACD is now my go to digital copy and comparable to my classic records 200g vinyl. Since I have the booklet in my vinyl version wasn't too bummed about the booklet not being included with SACD.
Highly recommended.
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