astro58go-
how are ya doing w/ this boxed set? Which disc(s) is/are your fave listens?
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How are you guys liking this set? Happy Listening!
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Thanks! for the update- astro58go
have you completed the Mono box set? If not, how is your progress going?
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Yes, on the latest Vinyl set there was digital processing in the mixing. For you Vinyl hounds, better to seek out and buy the Mono pressings from the 60's. I will be buying the CD set.
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The Beatles had the best of luck having the support of both Brian Epstein and George Martin. The lads would have never journeyed, as far as they did, w/o those (2) gentlemen.
The Rolling Stones did not have such a supporting cast, in that regard. Moreover, this fueled their competitive spirit that ultimately lead to 1969's "Let it Bleed". Easily this album was their crowning achievement for the 60's decade.
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Yep- Nicky Hopkins had a hand in it as well (no pun).
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astro58go-
an update: last night I unboxed my Japan import of this Mono box set. As always, the weight (10 lbs) and packaging is outstanding! This special set in on SHM-CD in 7 inch cardboard sleeves that reflect the original 60's albums sleeves (UK & US). It will be quite awhile before I open it.
As soon as I find the more domestic set for actual listening, I will keep you posted. Happy Listening!
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America's greatest rock n roll band- Aerosmith. |
Good to see you again- astro58go. Hope you are enjoying the RS boxed set. Which titles(s) are you completed to date?
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You scored a very nice deal on your set- astro58go-
now, onto your assessment; History tells us that The Rolling Stones turned into a "party" band, entertainers, drug use excesses earlier than The Beatles and The Who, IMO. Knowing this intel, their albums were not as consistent a their competition. No doubt, those 1st 3-4 RS albums are great, even excellent.
(2) dynamics changed- The Beatles stopped touring and became studio wizards, The RS kept touring and partied for the rest of the 60's. As a result- The Beatles gave us Sgt Pepper and The RS would finish the 60's with 'Let it Bleed'. The force that is Jagger/Richards were no questionably influenced by Sgt Pepper!
The RS also gave us 'Get your Ya-yas' if only for the scorching live version of "Midnight Rambler". As a music lover, I would be very sad knowing that this song would never have reached the public w/o this pivotal live album!
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The Rolling Stones also gave us "The Rock N Roll Circus" although self-indulgent, no doubt, it had a real historical presence as well.
Keep me posted as you work your way and listen to this boxed set- astro58go. I am already looking for a domestic RS Mono CD set for listening purposes.
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Good Day astro58go-
it is good to see you, hope you are enjoying the RS set. I own the complete RS catalog on CD from 1986, original pressings. For many, many years this was my main musical source. Then in 2002, upon the SACD revolution, I own almost all of those titles as well.
Going back to those London/Decca CDs from 1986, to my ears they do not sound bad at all. The SACD versions will open up the clarity, air, space of instruments, better dynamics as well. The SACD version of 12x5 will place you inside Chess studios w/ the boys-scary to be sure.
Much will depend on your system, solid-state vs tubes and overall personal taste, as to the CD or SACD preference. I demand the highest resolution, microdynamics and macrodynamics, timbre in natural form.
1969 was a thrilling year in the Rock era. The RS killed it w/ 'Let it Bleed'. IME, everything that they had work towards finally fell into place and the music consuming public was rewarded. No stone was left un-turned (no pun). Top to bottom, not a bad song/recording on that album. Truly excellent in substance, no filler, no self-indulgent crap neither.
Keep me posted on your continued journey w/ the Mono set.
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Thanks! for the continued inputs. Have you listened to all of the discs in this boxed set? Keep me posted- astro58go.
Happy Listening!
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How ya doin' out there- astro58go ?
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Very nice- astro58go-
Save the best "LIB" for last. Happy Listening!
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How ya doin' out there- astro58go?
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Good to read - I also perviewed MF's article as well. Sometimes, he gets it right, other times not so much. It will all boil down to a preference of LP or CD.
Happy Listening!
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how ya doing out there- astro58go ?
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