![]() Thin, bright, and hyper-detailed sound is what comes to mind immediately when hearing this version after hearing the DDL. I would characterize the MoFi version as that typically found on many of their reissues. The overly great warmth of the DDL version was thrown into relief when I played the Mobile Fidelity Anadisq version, which was released in the mid-1990’s. Still, compared to the US versions I had heard, it was in another league. Yes, it is smooth and full with a lot of mid- and upper-bass warmth, but too much so. However, this record has too much bass weight and the frequency extremes are rolled off, especially the highs. ![]() Horns had that flatulent, blatty quality found on the best analog recordings. Dynamic, punchy bass, great dynamic range, big soundstage. So I played this one again on my rig yesterday and it sounded as I remembered it. Obviously CBS didn’t care how this record sounded and I am sure many still have no idea of how good the master tape must sound. I wondered if it was taken from another recording session. ![]() I mean this version totally eclipsed the crappy US pressing. When I started collecting audiophile records about 20 years ago I picked up a Direct Disk Labs version of this record and was stunned at the improvement in sonics. It went onto the shelf like so many other US pop records I have. The sound, however, was a major disappointment and I chalked it off as just another lousy US recording. I remember liking the arrangements and picking up a used US copy of the record at the local record store. Is it a requirement in our culture to oversaturate our brains with something we like until we cannot stand it anymore? It took about 15 years to de-saturate the songs on this record from my brain, when my jazz-loving brother put this record on his home sound system. I also remember wanting to strangle all the hormone-imbalanced, pimply-faced teens who kept playing the song on the pool jukebox for the 10 millionth time. ![]() I was in my early teens hanging out at the local public swimming pool for the summer and remember the single “Spinning Wheel” was a big hit on the radio. I remember when this record first came out. I listened to 3 versions of the BS&T record and here is what I found (I wrote up a little review–you can use it on your website or laugh and delete it, whatever). To see the results of his comparison between the Direct Disc Labs Half-Speed, the MOFI Anadisq, his original domestic pressing, and the Hot Stamper he bought from us, check out his letter. We found a Hot Stamper copy for one of our best customers a while back and he wrote an incisive commentary which may be of interest to you. More Blood, Sweat and Tears Reviews and Commentaries for Blood, Sweat and Tears ![]()
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