ALL ABOUT MUSIC #2 - Non Surround, Not Covered In Other Threads

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When I'm bicycling I listen to Amazon music on my cell phone. I pick selections that I either don't own or ones I haven't heard in awhile.
These are the last 3 I listened to:
 

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I don't know about others, but I often go on a WIKIPEDIA rampage and loose 2-3 hours. Somebody may mention a name, or a band that I had not heard of...so off to wiki I go. I just got lost reading about a guy I've never heard of. Vince Taylor. All you UK folks will know him. WTF?? He sounded like a complete train wreck. WOW!!!!!
 
My favourite Wilson song bar none. I've just stumbled upon this version, which I'm sure every one here has already seen, but it's simply too good not to share again. I'll also confess that she's quite a striking looking lady of many talents.

 
My favourite Wilson song bar none. I've just stumbled upon this version, which I'm sure every one here has already seen, but it's simply too good not to share again. I'll also confess that she's quite a striking looking lady of many talents.


I've not seen that particular one. It's one of my favorite Wilson songs as well. When he played it live last year in Chicago, it was powerful. My wife and I were totally blown away. In fact, the whole concert was astounding. Loud, yes, still...mostly my jaw was on the floor.
 
Thanks for the recommendation @The56Kid
Enjoying this. IMO the best they have done in quite awhile. Nice quiet vinyl.
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DR values for Zebra debut vinyl, 1983. Original pressing US.

foobar2000 1.5.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2020-04-14 14:55:14

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Analyzed: Zebra / Zebra
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -2.71 dB -17.66 dB 3:49 01-Tell Me What You Want
DR12 -2.51 dB -17.38 dB 3:14 02-One More Chance
DR13 -1.99 dB -16.18 dB 3:30 03-Slow Down
DR12 -2.98 dB -16.50 dB 2:56 04-As I Said Before
DR12 -3.16 dB -17.87 dB 5:03 05-Who's Behind The Door
DR12 -3.27 dB -17.94 dB 2:56 06-When You Get There
DR13 -1.65 dB -19.17 dB 7:17 07-Take Your Fingers From My Hair
DR13 -3.76 dB -18.48 dB 3:34 08-Don't Walk Away
DR12 -3.98 dB -17.84 dB 6:05 09-The La La Song
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2642 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Thanks for the recommendation @The56Kid
Enjoying this. IMO the best they have done in quite awhile. Nice quiet vinyl.
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It's pretty sweet, isn't it? And let me tell you - this damn album is more addictive than crack cocaine! The first two songs are very good, but the album really gets going with song #3 - Last Man On Earth. From that point onward, this is a modern space rock masterpiece. Still blows my mind that Dave Brock is writing and producing music this good at 78 years of age. Rock on, Mr. Brock!!!
 
Just ordered a near mint vinyl of Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. The cover is obviously not near mint...but I could generally care less about that. Vinyl this old is not going to look new on the outside. It's a first pressing from US. Hopefully it plays nice! I simply made an offer for half what they were asking, and within 5 minutes, it was mine. :)

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Just finished ripping my "near mint" vinyl from first pressing - Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. This is from 1969, and I really love the album. It sounds just excellent, with great imaging, fidelity and very warm. I did add 4db of bass after I ripped it via Audacity. Removed a few clicks that slipped through and it sounds nearly perfect. Hard to believe it's 1969, and I love their rendition of Me And Bobby McGee. Of course, who doesn't like Ruby? Classic song, written by Mel Tillis.

The Reprise RP 6352 Stereo is the exact copy I have. :)

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Just ripped my original 1988 MINT vinyl of David Lee Roth - Skyscraper.
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Diamond Dave really took a different turn (for the most part) on this album. Sure, you still have to put up with his silly lyrics, but the music itself is, to some degree, a bit experimental for him. I don't really know why, unless Steve Vai had more of a say and his guitar wizardry is on show. If you haven't heard the album, it's worth seeking out. It sounds amazing, and if I recall, the CD from back then sounds equally impressive.

There is a LOT of panning on this, which makes me wonder how it would upmix. On the other hand, it would perfect for someone to tackle the multi-tracks. Gotta be lots of them for this album. So much going on.

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When I'm bicycling I listen to Amazon music on my cell phone. I pick selections that I either don't own or ones I haven't heard in awhile.
These are the last 4 I listened to:
 

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Old favorites packed in a box somewhere. Amazon music to the rescue.
 

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OK, I think I've posted this video before...maybe a few years ago. But, c'mon. This is an absolute MONSTER version of Victim Of Changes by Judas Priest. Man oh man. Halford proves that his voice is no fake. He can hit those freaking notes live. If you are a fan at all, and haven't seen this. It needs to be seen on a large screen and played through your man-cave speakers. It's just hair raising.

 
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