Vinyl Fuzz
A blog about music. Interviews, concert flyers, vinyl record covers and labels, liner notes ...
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Suzanne Vega - Solitude Standing - 1987 Compact Disc
In the UK the DNA Remix of Tom's Diner was most peoples introduction to Suzanne Vega. A later appearance by her on UK TV singing Tom's Diner a capella was a performance that many would remember. I did have this album on vinyl but I only regularly played the first two tracks. I listened to this whole compact disc and apart from the last two tracks was very impressed by the rest of the songs. I think from an audiophile perspective the production values on this album must rank up there with the best. This CD has "Mastered by Nimbus" on the Matrix and is the first UK issue.
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Julian Bream - Spanish Guitar Recital - 1994 Compact Disc
This compact disc is a compilation of famous Spanish Classical pieces. All of these tracks were also released on the RCA Victor Gold Seal Julian Bream Edition series but the overall mastering is different compared to this single compact disc. For that reason I am recommending this RCA Navigator compact disc which in my opinion is superior with regards to sonic impact and also has a coherent program. The music flows effortlessly throughout the program and will make you feel you are at an intimate guitar recital.
Thursday, 19 January 2023
Friday, 13 January 2023
Wagner Orchestral Music - Karajan - 2004 Compact Disc
This compact disc is part of the Great Recordings of the Century series by EMI Classics. I think this is a great introduction to the music of Wagner. I am not an expert on Wagner or the best performances of his operas but these six tracks are so absorbing that I find myself returning to them time and time again.
Sunday, 8 January 2023
10cc - Greatest Hits - 1980s Compact Disc
An excellent compact disc with all the major hits of 10cc. I played the CD as I was putting this post together and listened to it all which is a testament to not only the music but also the mastering on this compact disc. The vinyl copy was part of my parents' music collection and this compact disc brought back memories of rummaging through their collection for music that interested me. I think this compact disc would still elicit the same delightful response in a teenager today. An essential addition to your music collection.
Friday, 6 January 2023
Aretha Franklin - Queen of Soul - 1994 Compact Disc
I am not someone who has collected Aretha's individual albums and like most people I know only the hit singles. This 1994 compact disc is a compilation of hits that was mastered by Ted Jensen for a comprehensive boxset of the same name. In forum discussions the boxset generally receives good reviews and for that reason I think this single CD is a good candidate for your collection.
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