Yes, I have four of the titles in 'standard' CD format. To be honest I'm not sure if the list is of recordings which, in the opinion of the compilers, are well mastered, or if it is a list of titles that have been remastered well, avoiding the compressed dynamic range because of the 'loudness wars'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
That’s a kind offer, thanks Steve, but I’m streaming these days and I think that one is on Tidal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I get the impression that whoever wrote doesn't really know what they're talking about. Giving the DR scores for the vinyl releases is a bit of a giveaway there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Certainly 'Back To Black' is heavily compressed on CD - I know, I have it. You can't physically put that level of compression onto vinyl even if you wanted to, it would not track, so citing the vinyl versions of albums as 'escaping the loudness wars' doesn't really make sense. On a level playing field vinyl inherently has much less dynamic range.
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Live recordings from the 'Boston Tea Party' concert February 1970. Really good this one, not going to say essential but its close. If you like what PG does (or did).
AHM and Meddle both come from a stylistically similar PF place, whereas musically WYWH is quite different, far more guitar driven, so maybe a bit odd to compare them, although they all definitely have that PF feel to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Shpongle – Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland
Label: Twisted Records – TWSLP36RM21
Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
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Joe Satriani – Flying In A Blue Dream
Label:Relativity – 465995 2, Relativity – REL 465995 2
Format: CD, Album
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Is that the 'Boston Tea Party' (Parts 1 and 2) repackaged into one disc(s)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I agree, the 'DR' numbering system is meaningless. It has no relation to anything one would understand to be a measure of dynamic range (such as dB). And, as you correctly point out, vinyl recordings cannot possibly have as great a dynamic range as CDs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I see on that list that Porcupine Tree's "In Absentia" was rated fifth best... then I saw this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/_tumb..._loudness_war/
It's in there at number 14 with a DR of seven! So who's right? Can we actually believe these reports?
It's not meaningless as it is internally consistent, but the algorithm it uses is not accurate for vinyl as it delivers an artificially high score. For CD or streaming it's a useful guide to the 'quality' of a master.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
It has little meaning, other than saying a recording with a higher number has a greater dynamic range than one with a lower number. But by how much is the dynamic range of something rated as DR10 greater than one rated as DR8?Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
It is a qualitative rating, not a quantitative figure - in much the same way as the reception strength bars are on a smartphone.
Two. Two more dynamic.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
It doesn't matter that it isn't referenced, you just get the one with the higher number, if there's a choice.
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Another decent Stereolab Album, as you would expect.
A couple of good ones there Steve.
I think I have the first, but with a different sleeve.
I'm usually too into the music to post 'right now'.
Currently giving Slowdive's Souvlaki another chance.
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Back in the day I liked Lush, Ride and MBV but Slowdive passed me by and their moment was curtailed by the onrush of grunge, Britpop and urban music. Recently they seem to have undergone a revival and the younger generation has latched onto them.
It strikes me as a blend of The Sundays and Cocteau Twins. Pleasant although I'm not yet sure if it's any more than that.
I was playing 'Melody A.M.' the other day. I picked it up in a charity shop 'on spec'. Wasn't sure if I would like it, but at 50p I thought I would take a punt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Well I do like it, but it's quite old now, released in 2001. Have they changed their style in 24 years? What would you recommend I listen to?
Cheers
I preferred the album Just for a Day, have a listen to that and see what you think - there are a couple of standout tracks for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
What's been happening with the site over the last few days; seems to spend ~30% of the time down with database errors ?
Anyway, while it's up -
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Qobuz
One good one, and one interesting-looking one! :)
Brilliant, like everything else he ever did:
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Originally Posted by Macca
Great album
I only have a couple of his studio albums, and at least 3 compilations, and this isn’t one I have but Tidal does, so I’ll join you. [emoji846]