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Posted by: Çëîáíûé Ðåëèç¸ð on 03-06-2008, 00:16
Gerry Rafferty - City To City
Àðòèñò: Gerry Rafferty (http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f9fexqt5ld6e
Àëüáîì: City To City, 1977
Èçäàòåëü: DCC Gold Disc / GZS-1075
Æàíð: Rock
Ôîðìàò ôàéëà: iso.wv, covers
Ññûëêà 1: CD 1 (ed2k://|file|Gerry%20Rafferty%20-%20City%20To%20City%20(DCC%20Gold%20GZS-1075)%20[1977].wv.iso.wv|327809100|A39E34B014CD36AB163678D1C6A8D536|h=KBVFFJGOIXVHGCU4PBVPRY24REEPY4UK|/
Ññûëêà 2: CD 2 (http://torrent.e2k.ru/details.php?id=15452
Íàõîæäåíèå: Torrent
Ïðèìå÷àíèå: Repack, CueTools
TRACKLIST
 1. "The Ark" –. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:36
 2. "Baker Street" – . . . . . . . . . . . .6:01
 3. "Right Down The Line" –. . . . . . . . .4:20
 4. "City to City" – . . . . . . . . . . . .4:51
 5. "Stealin' Time" –. . . . . . . . . . . .5:39
 6. "Mattie's Rag" – . . . . . . . . . . . .3:28
 7. "Whatever's Written in Your Heart" – . .6:30
 8. "Home and Dry" – . . . . . . . . . . . .4:52
 9. "Island" – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:04
10. "Waiting for the Day" –. . . . . . . . .5:07

SPOILER!

Posted by: Çëîáíûé Ðåëèç¸ð on 03-06-2008, 00:16
thnx to the original releaser! :hi:

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Review (AMG)
Gerry Rafferty is a huge talent, but a reluctant star. Management struggles and sundry other hindrances limited his output, but couldn't avert the Scot from releasing two legendary singles -- the Tarantino-ized "Stuck in the Middle With You" and the unforgettable "Baker Street," the latter included on this record. Just a glimpse of John Patrick Byrne's cool cover art lets the listener know City to City houses Rafferty's day in the sun as he conquers the world one metropolis at a time, his guitar and amp in tow. Setting out in his apocalyptic "Ark," each song radiates the confidence of a master craftsman cruising in his prime, constructing brilliant pop confections with top-flight support while awaiting the crunch of civilization. The dreamy reality check "Baker Street" rightfully remains one of the greatest cuts in pop history. Forever-lost B-side "Big Change in Weather" further demonstrates Rafferty was on a rare roll. Domestic valentine "Right Down the Line" snugly followed to the height of the charts, and third release, "Home and Dry," while not of an immortal status, stands as a quality song. He even stomps out a smooth hoedown on the title track. Rafferty's turns of phrase and tight composition skills create a fresh sound and perspective all his own. Any diverse style (and he attempts many) filters through his unique mindset, resulting in a classic platter buoyed by many moments of sheer genius. "Whatever's written in your heart, that's all that matters."

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Posted by: gonzo on 05-06-2008, 12:03
I like this cd so much, I am sure Hoffman master must be splendid. But how do I download this cd? When I click on the link, it takes me to a login screen. I am already logged in to netlabe2k. Help me please!

Posted by: Çëîáíûé Ðåëèç¸ð on 05-06-2008, 19:53
äîáàâëåí îñëî-ëèíê. Ïðîñüáà ïåðåíåñòè òîïèê â ñîîòâ. ðàçäåë :hi:

Posted by: kokiku on 05-06-2008, 22:53
Çîëîòî - çàâñåãäà! :punk:

Posted by: gonzo on 06-06-2008, 14:41
Thanks!

But how do you get the torrent links BTW?

Posted by: Veloci on 07-06-2008, 00:28
SPOILER!

REWORK?? (FAKE?)

(+) Many pressures zone!
The sound is strange in the midrange!!(bright,agressive)
Dont look like a Steve Hoffman Remastering...

Posted by: yury_usa on 07-06-2008, 00:35
Veloci
1. This is a rip from the original CD with covers, uploaded on private tracker
2. The fact that AccurateRip could not detect it, doesn't mean that much

Posted by: Veloci on 07-06-2008, 00:47
QUOTE:
Veloci
1. This is a rip from the original CD with covers, uploaded on private tracker
2. The fact that AccurateRip could not detect it, doesn't mean that much

Yes!
I know where the file come from!
and yes your right about the accurateRip!
But the sound is very strange!
Look like a adobe audition Rework to me!
A bad joke like the Aimee Mann (lost in space) MFSL? --->(?)
But, i dont have the real one here...
I just speculate! ;)

Posted by: yury_usa on 07-06-2008, 02:06
Some audio analysis for you :)

SPOILER (Waveform)

SPOILER (Spectrum)

SPOILER (TAU Analyzer Log)



Posted by: Veloci on 08-06-2008, 09:17
QUOTE (yury_usa @ 07-06-2008, 02:06):
Some audio analysis for you :)

SPOILER (Waveform)


SPOILER (Spectrum)


SPOILER (TAU Analyzer Log)


Thank you it is very Nice! :)
But what's the point?
Do you think we can see the polishing job of Steve Hoffman on the pressure zones ?
Unfortunately nobody can!
I asked a proffessional to tell me how they (Steve and Kevin) do it!
The answer: I dont know exactly! But it's sure these two guys have elephant ears!
We can not see... :(

On the other hand with a very good Hifi Sound system we can clearly heard the special ''trade mark'' of Hoffman and Gray!
--> Always the voices!!!

Posted by: rodthemod1988 on 17-06-2008, 20:59
QUOTE (Veloci @ 07-06-2008, 00:47):
QUOTE:
Veloci
1. This is a rip from the original CD with covers, uploaded on private tracker
2. The fact that AccurateRip could not detect it, doesn't mean that much

Yes!
I know where the file come from!
and yes your right about the accurateRip!
But the sound is very strange!
Look like a adobe audition Rework to me!
A bad joke like the Aimee Mann (lost in space) MFSL? --->(?)
But, i dont have the real one here...
I just speculate! ;)
What are you talking about? This is a rip from the actual CD. You know it is because the version of "Baker Street" is the right length. You must have bad ears or something... this sounds like a great Hoffman mastering to me. I don't hear any pressure points.

Posted by: Veloci on 19-06-2008, 02:56
QUOTE (rodthemod1988 @ 17-06-2008, 20:59):
QUOTE (Veloci @ 07-06-2008, 00:47):
QUOTE:
Veloci
1. This is a rip from the original CD with covers, uploaded on private tracker
2. The fact that AccurateRip could not detect it, doesn't mean that much

Yes!
I know where the file come from!
and yes your right about the accurateRip!
But the sound is very strange!
Look like a adobe audition Rework to me!
A bad joke like the Aimee Mann (lost in space) MFSL? --->(?)
But, i dont have the real one here...
I just speculate! ;)
What are you talking about? This is a rip from the actual CD. You know it is because the version of "Baker Street" is the right length. You must have bad ears or something... this sounds like a great Hoffman mastering to me. I don't hear any pressure points.

I do not have bad ears, but I recheck after reading your comment.
So I burned another CD and, in fact, you're right about this one.
It is true that I find even today the voices of the first track a little aggressive (this track seems still suspect to me :p: ), but the voices on other tracks seem OK.
I think also there is some hardness (Sax,electric guitar,etc.) here and there but nothing dramatic.

I do not know what happened! :laugh:

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