HiRez Poll Thomas, Ian - HOW WE ROLL [Blu-Ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[sjcorne]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this 2024 release from Canadian singer/songwriter Ian Thomas entitled "How We Roll."
The CD/Blu-Ray edition from IAN Records contains a Dolby Atmos mix of the album by Vic Florencia.

The Dolby Atmos mix is also available to stream on all Dolby Atmos streaming providers:

Pre-release thread for all shipping/ordering queries and non-poll related posts:
https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/ian-thomas-new-album-to-be-mixed-in-atmos.35041/

 

[beerking]

I knew nothing of Ian Thomas and his musical style.
If this release is an example of Ian's work then it's a fine one.
Everything breathes quality in the song writing, the production and a truly wonderful Atmos mix.
Stefan Bocks fantastic mixing skills are used to the maximum on this release.
I repeat, the Atmos mix is soooo good
An entertaining 10

 

[JDeanB]

Listened to the Ian Thomas blu-ray a couple of times this morning. The Atmos mix is terrific. I remember his Top 40 hit, "Painted Ladies" from 1973. When I started reading about him, I remembered he wrote "Right Before Your Eyes" which was covered by America and "Hold On" which was recorded by Santana. He reminds me of America a bit. Very enjoyable.

 

[mandrix]

I really like this album. The lyrics are par excellence. The music is good. The title track has a message that resonates with me. The mix is good.
A very solid 10.

 

[buzzg]

An exemplary immersive recording. Forward focused, well glued together sounstage, plus aggressive use of surround in ways that accentuate/compliment the music. The mix is dynamic, open and very well balanced. Musically, think Sting, America, Christopher Cross, Bruce Coburn. Intelligent pop, never saccharin. This is a reference disc.

 

[SomethingAnything]

I stumbled upon this a while on Tidal, attracted by the cover. While it's not my usual fare, I still enjoyed it and noted its good mix. I won't vote, as I don't own it physically, but I give it a good nine. I will go back to this from time to time.

 

[mandrix]

Having now listened too many times to count, it stands out as one of the best purchases of 2024.
Thoughtful lyrics by a talented artist. Would love and hope he turns out some more soon.
Maybe I would not have been impressed at a young age? I'm guessing not. Time brings things together in a way not always appreciated in youth.