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The audio quality is fantastic, but there's a bit of pre-echo, likely due to the tape. I'm listening to a test pressing here.
There's a bit of noise at the start of Lulu's Back in Town. I considered sending it back, but after checking out other reviews, I figured it's not worth the hassle. I just wish it was flawless...
Oh boy, I got tricked by a pristine outer sleeve and thought the record inside would be just as good. Boy was I wrong, the record's all scratched up and sounds crackly. Not a huge deal for death metal, but when most of these tracks are soft piano solos and quartet pieces, it's a real downer. Let me tell you about Monk. He's a true genius. A bit tough to get into at first, but once you get his style, his music becomes incredibly enjoyable. Charlie Rouse, his longtime tenor sax partner, isn't flashy or overly technical, but he adds just the right amount of movement to every tune. Monk himself goes deep into each chorus, playing some creative and angular melodies. My favorite track here is "Stuffy Turkey", it's a real groover with everything in perfect sync. "Brake's Sake" is also a driving swinger. Tracks 1 and 5 show off his stride piano roots. And if you stick around for "Shuffle Boil", you'll get a taste of his future harmonic approach. This is a good starting point if you're curious about Monk, as it comes before his more challenging works. In the end, Monk should be celebrated for his brilliant compositions, even more than his impressive piano playing, which is also fantastic.
...an amazing release: flawless Sound, solid Rhythm Section, and everyone in top Play Mood - didnt even know about the release until Today !
This pressing is quite decent. There's minimal surface noise, though you can detect a bit during softer parts. The dynamics are somewhat subdued and not overly dramatic – it's a rather restrained sounding record. The volume is a tad low, so you might need to crank it up higher than you normally would. I have no issue identifying where each instrument is positioned. The bass is remarkably detailed and powerful, especially from the left channel with the drums. You can clearly hear the cymbals, and they sound like actual cymbals, not just some hazy sound. Monk is in the right channel, and his piano sounds excellent. Everything sounds really good here. With Speakers Corner, it's a bit of a gamble. Some of their releases are top-notch and dead quiet, while others can be noisy. This particular record is one of the good Speakers Corner issues. Cartridge: AT150Sa
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