X - Under the Big Black Sun - Super Hot Stamper

X - Under the Big Black Sun - Super Hot StamperThis vintage Elektra pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn't showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to "see" the performers, and feeling as if you are sitting in the studio with the band, this is the record for you. It's what vintage all analog recordings are known for this sound. If you exclusively

This album is every bit as big

The main problem with this record is a lack of midrange presence

Japanese and Dutch pressings are not remotely competitive with the Brits on this album (which is not true for all Roxy’s albums but clearly true for this one

I also recommend the CD

and we do it on a regular basis

What We're Listening For On New Jersey

which should not be too surprising

Having said that

and they don't seem to take up all the space from the floor to the ceiling

This album was one of Ron Nevison's early engineering jobs

sharp attacks

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