True first press impresses This isn’t an Australian release, and has no connection to my country… However, the background to the release of this iconic album is too good not to write about. The story goes that the (now) legendary audio engineer Robert (Bob) Ludwig, Read More …
Category: USA
Music from the good ‘ole US of A
Simon And Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water
A classic revisited Simon and Garfunkel’s 1960s masterpiece revived in the 1980s as a part of CBS’ Mastersound series, featuring half speed mastering as an audiophile release. This was a huge upgrade from a heavily scratched original pressing that I had initially. The Release This Read More …
The Velvet Underground & Nico (Self Titled)
Touched by Andy Warhol Another 1960s album.. This album, complete with legendary cover by the eclectic artist Andy Warhol, came out of the New York music scene in the latter stages of the decade. Contrary to popular belief, the group were successful in the time Read More …