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Forums > Super Sound > Gerry Rafferty - City To City (1977), DCC Gold Disc GZS-1075. Steve Hoffman Mastering |
Posted by: Çëîáíûé Ðåëèç¸ð on 03-06-2008, 00:16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted by: Çëîáíûé Ðåëèç¸ð on 03-06-2008, 00:16 |
thnx to the original releaser! 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." |
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 |
Posted by: kokiku on 05-06-2008, 22:53 |
Çîëîòî - çàâñåãäà! |
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 | ||
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 | ||
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
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Posted by: Veloci on 08-06-2008, 09:17 | ||||||||
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 | ||||
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Posted by: Veloci on 19-06-2008, 02:56 | ||||||
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 ), 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! |