Review: Famously, John Coltrane recorded the music on Coltrane Plays The Blues during the sessions for the more celebrated and ground-breaking My Favourite Things, with his former label Atlantic - who had paid for the sessions - initially releasing the album against his wishes. In many ways it's great they did, because it remains one of jazz's truly great sets - albeit one that at the time was overshadowed by the saxophonist's other work of the 1960s. It's breezy, emotive, occasionally smoky and - as you'd expect from the title - effortlessly bluesy, with Coltrane improvising superb sax solos atop a bed of bass (played by Steve Davis), drums (Elvin Jones) and piano (McCoy Tyner). This reissue is a "hybrid CD", containing both regular and 'super audio' versions. For those with access to the latter technology, the album has never sounded better.
Review: As you can guess from the title, this is a follow up to Kind of Blue, one of the most famous jazz albums of all time. The iconic 1959 recordings radiate their own vibe while showcasing Davis's transformative approach to jazz. The opener impresses with elegant trumpet lines and a meticulous rhythm section that is a fine showcase of restraint that grows from delicate nuances to fluid improvisation. As the album unfolds, Davis's intuitive synergy with his bandmates shines and intricate complexities turn into accessible melodies. The hauntingly beautiful 'Blue in Green' stands out for its depth and overall the record captures a pivotal moment in Davis's evolution.
Review: Dire Straits bowed out in style when they released On Every Street in 1991. They'd taken their time since the knockout success of Brothers In Arms, waiting six years to deliver a follow-up which would satisfy fans of their inimitable sound. Mark Knopfler's dusky tones weave many a tale, and there's that pervading sentimental mood hanging over the record like a Dire Straits album should have, but there's also some of those Southern boogie rhythm sections to lock onto, not least on the drawn out splendour of 'Calling Elvis'. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab are going all-out on the reissue treatment for this edition, presented in a gatefold sleeve on Super Audio CD.
Review: Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night is a showcase of intricate production and melodic mastery, packed with enduring hits. The album's production, co-led by Buckingham and Richard Dashut, is brimming with finely tuned atmospherics, textured harmonies and pristine instrumentals, blending electronic and acoustic sounds with groundbreaking clarity. Mobile Fidelity's SACD reissue, sourced from the original tapes, amplifies these details, allowing listeners to experience the layered vocal and instrumental arrangements with heightened transparency and depth. Featuring 'Big Love', 'Everywhere', 'Seven Wonders' and 'Little Lies', the hits are here in abundance. Crafted over 18 months, this 1987 triple-platinum album pushed Lindsey Buckingham's perfectionism to its limits, leading him to depart shortly after its completion. From Buckingham's breathy vocals in 'Big Love' to Christine McVie's warm delivery in 'Everywhere', each song reflects a unique alchemy among the band members. The title track's synthesised harp and 'Little Lies'' lush background vocals by Stevie Nicks elevate the listening experience, making Tango in the Night both sonically expansive and emotionally resonant. As Fleetwood Mac's last album featuring its classic lineup, it stands as a high point in pop-rock production, a spellbinding mix of artistry and innovation.
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