N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2003 Pearl Jam - Yield Another gatefold style CD packaging. Pearl Jam is one of the remaining rock bands that still releases their albums also on vinyl. I like their direct & minimalist sound. Not recommended for bright sounding equipment. Notable tracks: 3 - No way 7 - Evolution : the video & song is cool. 8 - . : yes literally a red 'dot' for the track name for a short 'interesting' interlude track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2003 Your not a real rocker if you don't own at least one album from Black Sabbath or Ozzy!!! Eventhough you are not even a fan. In my case I had one album on Cassette (The Mob Rules - Black Sabbath), Vinyl (Paranoid - Black Sabbath) & CD (this album). Not the best sounding CD (eventhough remastered) but this live set captures the Ozzy experience (the sense of air is captured, imagine you're listening in the middle row) with one of the ultimate heavymetal guitarist of the time, Randy Rhodes showing us how it's properly done. The all important & controversial Suicide Solution (since it's on CD it's hard to find out whether there is a hidden message in this song!) complete with the mandatory guitar solo, Steal Away(The Night) complete with drum solo & even a few ballads(?!) is in this tribute album. I personally prefer Paranoid, the guitar riff is so cool. It's so easy to hear early Metallica in this riff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
av98m 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2003 av98m, I would agree that the recording is dependant on matching equipments maybe. I used them on my portable gear and the distortion is there. Once I played it on my home system speakers and home headphone setup the distortion disappeared like it was not there. I also remembered at Ramiesh's house listening to it when ablaze pointed it out it was there (the distortion on the first track ~1m 25s). Might it be system synergy? Probably. The distortion does not show up when the track is played on the speaker system at That CD Shop. But it did show up when played on a colleague's $10k+ home speaker system. Luck of the draw?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 (edited) av98m, that's cool then. I have another theory, this might sound ever so silly, can it be you need to burn in the CD? Mine is second hand so should be very well burnt in Interlude spin Tori Amos - Silent all these years CD single. Charity release support for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) You have to dig the live version of this song Edit = typo & grammar Edited October 15, 2003 by matbon0013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulkie 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 Ah party on ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
av98m 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 Michael (Guang Liang) - First Time I've had this CD for quite a while and only last night did I realise that it was recorded in HDCD format when I noticed the HDCD indicator light up on my player. Upon closer inspection of the CD, found the tiny HDCD wording on the CD itself, no other indication on the cover and back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekguan 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 (edited) Best Audiophile Voices II Today went to New Disc Village, the boss was listening to this CD. I couldn't resist and got a copy for SGD15.99 (because I already bought an album, so this one $2 cheaper) Edited October 16, 2003 by lekguan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 CD single. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, a song of epic proportions. The only other song close to matching it is Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. Bare in mind this was recorded in 1975. It needs a fast sounding amp/headphone combo to be heard at it's best for when the crescendo comes in. MG Head/DT880 was appaling sadly, maybe it is due to the new Mullard CV4003. However on the other song it sounded sublime. This is newer from the similarly entitled 1991 album which shows that the abilities of Queen & Freddie Mercury goes beyond a mere rock band. Brian May's signature guitar tone & technique is also unique to Queen. Party on Garth! Nuff said! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 Buena Vista Social Club This has been posted a few times but I am in love with this CD, I listened to it last night & tonight. Thanks Rameish for recommending/getting this for me & all the people involved in making it possible for me! What an amazing recording. The sense of space & detail. Extremely enjoyable music too. Almost makes me want to dance to the Afro cuban tunes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2003 Bill Evans and Jim Hall - Undercurrent Piano and guitar jazz, one of the 2 most beautiful sounding instruments...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Simply Red - Picture Book Their very first album. Still the best IMO. Jazzy flavour. One of my most played albums on vinyl when I first got it in 1986 (originally released in 1985). Bought the CD in 1989. I love all the tracks but the most notable are: Track 2 - Heaven Track 3 - Jericho Track 7 - Holding back the years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
av98m 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2003 Susan Wong - Close To You I really like this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2003 Something alternatively different. Nice laid back type of music, it's hard to describe, one minute there's jazz, the next country, ambient, new age & so on. This CD needs mild crossfeed to sound less fatiguing on headphones but it sounds well recorded. I like 'Nobody's fault but my own'. Beck is wierd, see what's on the inside of the Cover... There's more but it grossed me out so I won't put you through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Bill Wither's Greatest Hits I'm listening to this on my Nakamichi deck. The music is smooth, soulful & laid back. I've got this on Cassette, Vinyl & CD... yep I like it that much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
