Stuff that sounds amazing with the Surround Master

[DuncanS]

Sandy Benny? I thought it was Denny? Are you just testing us, Duncan?

I should have used my glasses!

 

[Clement]

For me, the SM v.2 was "A Long Time Comin'"! I'm so glad i finally unboxed it! Absolutely adore what it can do to cacophonous classics like this one!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-long-time-comin-mw0000202242

 

[bookofsaturdays]

Steely Dan - Katy Lied (1980s MCA CD issue)

This one sounds mighty fine through the SM, as most Steely Dan does. Haven’t really gotten into this particular record yet but I listened to the entire thing tonight and the Surround Master pulled lots of harmony vocals and tasty guitar playing to the rears. “Chain Lightning” was the highlight mix-wise. Really enhanced the listening experience. Sublime!

 

[~dave~~wave~]

For me, the SM v.2 was "A Long Time Comin'"! I'm so glad i finally unboxed it! Absolutely adore what it can do to cacophonous classics like this one!
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I speak tonight for the dignity of man...
I urge every member of both parties...

This record was a mind-blower when I first heard it, loaned by an older high school cat who played in bands, loved soul music & smokin' hot guitar.

This was not played on Top 40 AM radio.
You had to be in the know from word of mouth, college students, record stores, magazines...

We took great pride that Buddy Miles was from Nebraska.
Next came Super Session, Mike & Harvey with Al Kooper.
Exciting times.

PS- Appreciate the more artful & subtle photography of that little blue-eyed monster you're besotted with.

 

[Clement]

I speak tonight for the dignity of man...
I urge every member of both parties...

This record was a mind-blower when I first heard it, loaned by an older high school cat who played in bands, loved soul music & smokin' hot guitar.

This was not played on Top 40 AM radio.
You had to be in the know from word of mouth, college students, record stores, magazines...

We took great pride that Buddy Miles was from Nebraska.
Next came Super Session, Mike & Harvey with Al Kooper.
Exciting times.

PS- Appreciate the more artful & subtle photography of that little blue-eyed monster you're besotted with.

I appreciate YOU! And the flood of memories. And your musical tastes. And your vocabulary. Thanks for letting me know about those piercing baby blues! Peace

 

[watsontr]

Steely Dan - Katy Lied (1980s MCA CD issue)

This one sounds mighty fine through the SM, as most Steely Dan does. Haven’t really gotten into this particular record yet but I listened to the entire thing tonight and the Surround Master pulled lots of harmony vocals and tasty guitar playing to the rears. “Chain Lightning” was the highlight mix-wise. Really enhanced the listening experience. Sublime!

Great album that to me, is the transition leading to later SD. Listening to Citizen Steely Dan at the moment that has a demo of Everyone's Gone to the Movies

 

[Clement]

I've been searching for years, without any success, for the blu ray of BT's Electronic Opus. Now that i have my SM v.2 set up, i may forget the search and continue to enjoy the CD!

BT: Electronic Opus Blu-ray - 5.1 DTS HD MA and 9.1 Auro 3D - due Sept. 30

 

[Clement]

These remixes of Free Design songs sound AWESOME through the ol' SM v.2!

The Free Design - The Now Sound Redesigned Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

 

[Clement]

Damn! Sounding good, as i knew it would . . . almost enough to take away my . . . Blues for Allah

Grateful Dead - Blues for Allah Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

 

[Clement]

I used to BUMP Black Radio by the Robert Glasper Experiment in my classroom; students adored it, often requested it! I saw this chartreuse vinyl in the sale bin at Squeezebox; on the strength of the earlier release, i picked it up. It's nearly as good as the first iteration, which is saying quite a LOT! And it almost goes w/out saying that it sounds wonderful through the ol' SM v.2!
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The original Black Radio sounds pretty dope through the SM v.2! Man, if i had bumped it this way in the classroom, We may never have done a thing beyond listen to music!

Robert Glasper, Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

 

[Clement]

Yes, it's a BUMMER that no Blu-ray of Revolver exists, and . . . this CD and the Blu-lights of the SM v.2 give me what i'm looking for!

The Beatles - Revolver Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

 

[Clement]

This was the first album i put on when i set up a second turntable downstairs, but i haven't listened to it through the SM v.2 . . . until today! Subtle surround funky bliss!

Curtis Mayfield - Super Fly (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

 

[Clement]

Not only is this a PHENOMENAL live album, clocking in at over 2 hours and 30 minutes and rivaling At Fillmore East, it absolutely comes a-LIVE through the SM v.2! wOw!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/live...ional-pop-festival-july-3-5-1970-mw0000662381

 

[Clement]

Hoo Boy! I remember picking up my first copy of this album at Rolling Stone Records, downtown Chicago, in the fall of 1980, on the Friday of the week it was released. Played it as soon as i got home – played it ALL weekend long. Life changer! I'm not really able to A-B this and the surround mix on the DVD-A, but what is happening through the SM v.2 reminds me of how i felt on 10 October 1980 – Life changer! The world moves on a woman's hips! The world moves, and it swivels and bops! The world moves on a woman's hips! The world moves, and it bounces and hops!

Talking Heads - Remain in Light Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic
https://www.discogs.com/release/4426315-Talking-Heads-Remain-In-Light

 

[Clement]

Ohmygosh! I listened to the a LOT in high school! It straight up comes ALIVE through the SM v.2! Hearing "Let's Get the Show On the Road" through @chucky3042 magic machine is as good as through headphones in an altered state in the late 1970s! wOw!

Michael Stanley - Friends & Legends Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic
https://www.discogs.com/release/10745230-Michael-Stanley-Friends-And-Legends

 

[Clement]

Neo-Soul Spectacular through the SM v.2!

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic
https://www.discogs.com/release/25404538-Erykah-Badu-New-Amerykah-Part-Two-Return-Of-The-Ankh

 

[Clement]

I was a big fan of Orange Juice in the early '80s. Nice to hear them again, sounding freshly squeezed through the SM v.2!

Orange Juice Albums and Discography | AllMusic
https://www.discogs.com/release/383216-Orange-Juice-Rip-It-Up

 

[Clement]

Hoo boy!

Vibravoid - 2001 Love Is Freedom

 

[Clement]

Journey in SM v.2! Spectacular!

Alice Coltrane - Journey in Satchidananda Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

 

[Clement]

Sticking with Alice – the Blue Light makes this one truly special!

Alice Coltrane - Ptah, The El Daoud Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic