Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky – Lieutenant Kijé Suite – Reference Recordings HDCD
Run DMC – Raising Hell – Limited Edition Mofi Hybrid Stereo SACD
Among the Most Influential, Inventive, Invigorating Records Ever Released: Run-D.M.C.’s Raising Hell Brought Hip-Hop to the Mainstream, Includes Crossover Smash “Walk This Way”
Mastered from the Original Master Tapes and Strictly Limited to 2,000 Numbered Copies: Mobile Fidelity Hybrid SACD Dramatically Heightens Rick Rubin’s Pioneering Production
Run DMC – Raising Hell – Limited Edition Mobile Fidelity 180g Supervinyl
Natalie Merchant – Tigerlily – 2 x 45RPM 180g Mobile Fidelity Vinyl
True to its title, Tigerlily balance fierceness and delicacy, creating a rare span of emotional territory. Listening to Tigerlily, a distinct songwriter’s voice emerges, one which possesses strength and vulnerability. The lyrics are personal, the arrangements stark and sparse. Tigerlily was engineered by John Holbrook, who has worked with The Band, Peter Tosh, and the Isley Brothers.
Otis Redding – Otis Blue – Analogue Productions 45RPM 180g Vinyl
The Ultimate Analogue Test LP – Analogue Productions 180g Vinyl
“Back in the golden age of vinyl there were many different test LPs available – all rather similar to one another. Analogue Productions decided to create a modern test disc that hasn’t been done before, and have succeeded. It specifically addresses the turntable, cartridge and stylus.” – John Sunier, Audiophile Audition, February 21, 2010
“The disc is indispensable for anyone who is dedicated to the most accurate adjustment of his LP playback system and thus the best sound.” – Harry Pearson, The Absolute SoundEditor
Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Blacknuss
From its opening bars, with Bill Salter’s bass and Rahsaan’s flute passionately playing Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine”, you know this isn’t an ordinary Kirk album (were any of them?). As the string section, electric piano, percussion, and Cornel Dupree’s guitar slip in the back door, one can feel the deep soul groove Kirk is bringing to the jazz fore here.
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Hi-Q Records XRCD24
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Hi-Q Records XRCD24
The Cars – Shake It Up 180g Mofi Vinyl
Numbered Edition 180-gram LP Sourced from Original Master Tapes
A return to form after the departure that was 1980's muddled Panorama, the Cars' Shake It Up bursts forth with a rich assembly of synthesizers, drum machines, electronic blips, and catchy melodies that make it an early 80s pop staple. Known the world over, the famous title track proves the band's arrangement skills were in perfect shape and set the stage for a record overflowing with memorable hooks and complementary rock riffs.
