HiRez Poll Seal - SEAL (1991 album) [Blu-ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[rtbluray]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this brand new reissue of the debut album by Seal.
This new reissue on Blu-ray Audio disc from Rhino records contains the original stereo mix, the 5.1 surround mix previously available on DVDA-V, and a brand new Dolby Atmos mix.

 

[kap'n krunch]

yup, MIster Horn slipped into ATMOS mode...I never doubted him for a second...
All kinds of perfectly balanced goodies goin on...as it should be...

 

[beerking]

I found that, although Trevor Horn is getting to grips with Atmos mixing, this still has tracks where there is room for improvement.
He clearly has his favourite track 'Crazy' where he really has gone to town on the mix.
9

 

[GabeL]

I'm a bit surprised that more people haven't posted reviews on this release. Perhaps everyone is holding off on purchasing it, like me, awaiting more information on the mix

 

[Dynamic Editor]

I feel like I'm hearing a lot more action on this Atmos mix than the Atmos mix for his second album. I don't have Atmos speakers, so does anyone else feel this way, or is it just me?

Listening in 7.1, for reference.

 

[izgoblin]

I'm a bit surprised that more people haven't posted reviews on this release. Perhaps everyone is holding off on purchasing it, like me, awaiting more information on the mix

I waited a bit myself to hear reviews before placing my order, but given how much I love the album, I figured I'd better give it a go. It should be here soon....

 

[gvl_guy]

I have the DVD already and, since I don't have an Atmos system, it's almost silly for me to buy it. But, I've seen that DVD selling for $100+ on Discogs and eBay at times. Might be worth me selling and picking up a $25 Blu-ray. (Although I can't imagine sellers getting that kind of $$ for the DVD now that this has been released.)
Is the 5.1 on the Blu-ray the same as the one in the DVD?

 

[Dynamic Editor]

I have the DVD already and, since I don't have an Atmos system, it's almost silly for me to buy it.

Is the 5.1 on the Blu-ray the same as the one in the DVD?

The Atmos mix of this debut of Seal's sounds better on my 7.1 system than the 5.1 mix. The opposite I'd say is the case for his second album. The Atmos mixes of both are not simply "expansions" of the 5.1 mixes, but entirely new mixes in their own right, so you'll be getting a new experience even in 5.1.

That being said, I'm not certain that the 5.1 mix is the same as the original 5.1 mix, but I'd imagine it is. (I don't have the DVD-A release.)