More of the Music of America
- With excellent grades from start to finish, this early Warner Bros. Palm Tree pressing is doing just about everything right
- These sides are BIGGER and RICHER and have more of the rock solid energy that’s missing from the average copy
- “Master Tape” sound lets this compilation of gems hold its own against the originals
- 4 1/2 stars: “History: Greatest Hits perfectly spotlights both the polished and layered production of British studio legend George Martin and the West Coast tones of the band’s folk-pop style. An essential collection for fans who like their ’70s folk with a pop sheen, loads of hooks, and top-drawer arrangements.”
- If you’re a fan of the band, and what audiophile wouldn’t be?, this classic from 1975 belongs in your collection.
- The complete list of titles from 1975 that we’ve reviewed to date can be found here.
THE BIG SOUND on both sides lets this Greatest Hits compilation hold its own against the originals. They have plenty of bottom end that drives these songs with energy and life. Listen for the bells on ‘Tin Man‘; they have the correct transients and harmonics.
You never quite get back all of the Tubey Magic of the originals, but the detail and richness should be enough to make you fall in love with this high quality George Martin (re)production.