Recent DVD-Audio and DTS Reviews
Audiophile Modern Music to Attract Next Generation Listeners
The audiophile industry must embrace the dynamic world of modern music to stay relevant and engaging, but what is the best way to cultivate a new generation of audiophiles? Read on to find out.
Esteban: Enter the Heart (DTS) Review
Recorded in 1998, legendary Jazz-Latin guitarist Esteban embarked upon creating a new listening experience for his fans by encoding his latest CD with the best current multi channel surround sound …
Porcupine Tree: In Absentia (DTS) Review
Prior to writing this review I had never heard of the quartet Porcupine Tree. Where I live in New Hampshire , the selection of FM stations is limited unless you have a large outside antenna or live …
KAJE DVD‑Audio Disc & CD Review
KAJE, pronounced "Kay-Jay" is probably a disc I would not have typically selected on my own, but man am I glad it came across my desk. KAJE wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered the stereo tracks and …
Blue Man Group ‑ The Complex (DTS) Review
I was quite excited when I opened the package containing this DVD and saw its contents. I've never been to a Blue M an Group performance, nor have I heard one of their recordings. I knew, …
Queen – The Game Review (DTS) Review
One of the aspects of Queen that excited me the most when reviewing this DVD-Audio disc is their predilection to use unusual sounds in their compositions. To me, 5.1 surround is a perfect venue …
Queen ‑ A Night at the Opera (DTS) Review
After reviewing Queen's The Game in DTS , I was cautiously optimistic that this disc would be an improvement over the slightly disappointing The Game. Queens esoteric style I still believe …
Don Henley ‑ End of the Innocence (DTS) Review
Boy, I have to say that I wasn't exactly excited to see a Don Henley DVD on my doorstep, ready for my review. Not exactly my cup of tea. But then I started thinking about it and I realized that I …
Graham Nash – Songs for Survivors (DTS)
Of course we all know Nash from Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young fame, but, not knowing what to expect from this DVD, I cracked the case and looked inside.
Sheryl Crow ‑ The Globe Sessions (DTS)
I was thrilled to be presented with a DTS-ES 6.1 Discreet DVD for my review. I'm always happy to let my 7.1 setup get the full workout. Like most people, I've heard most, if not all, of Sheryl …
The Moody Blues ‑ Days of Future Passed (DTS)
Okey Dokey - yet another groundbreaking '60's album translated into the surround format. Past reviews have shown that such undertakings are risky at best. Many times the original recordings are …
Diana Krall ‑ Love Scenes (DTS) Review
You know who you are. You are out there on the web typing "Of course…" as we speak. I see you all the time in the forums just waiting for someone to post a question about what DVD's best show off …
Crosby‑Nash: Another Stoney Evening (DTS) Review
Another Stoney Evening is a recording of a live performance given by the duo of David Crosby and Graham Nash on October 10 th , 1971 . Unfortunately, I couldn't make the performance that …
Porcupine Tree: Deadwing (DTS) Review
I was so bitter that I wasn't able to review In Absentia that when the chance to review Deadwing came my way, I jumped at the opportunity. I've been reviewing everything from progressive rock to …
Cassandra Wilson – Traveling Miles (DTS) Review
I have wanted to review this album for quite some time. I am a HUGE Miles Davis fan and while not extremely versed in all his works, what I have experienced, I've enjoyed immensely. This album is a …
Eric Clapton ‑ Back Home (Dual Disc) Review
Eric Clapton's latest release Back Home is made up primarily of original material. This is his first such album in five years. The disc includes nine new tracks and three cover songs: George …
Zoe ‑ Zoe Review (DTS) Review
I've seen this disc on the DTS website for some time. I ordered it a while ago out of curiosity but ended up not receiving it as it was backordered. A good sign I thought. On a whim, as I was …
Alan Parsons Project ‑ The Turn of a Friendly Card DVD‑Audio Review
There is something to be said for the classics. While some have gone the route of transforming an original two channel mix into surround with sometimes disastrous effects (see my Queen: The Game …
Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues DualDisc Review
Late last year the entire collection of eight Talking Heads studio albums was remastered and reissued in DualDisc format as a boxed set humorously entitled Brick . Subsequently, the albums were …
Dishwalla – Live…Greetings From the Flow State (DualDisc)
It is so easy to gravitate to the jazz section when doing music reviews. You know you will, for the most part, run into great musicians, above average performances, and great audio quality. Rock …
DJ Aphrodite: v.2
The British DJ Aphrodite debut album found it's way into my collection by chance. Hearing of this album through peers got me curious, so I went to the local alternative music store and purchased it. …
DJ Icey: The Funky Breaks
I first had the pleasure of hearing this cd in the car install garages of Sensuous Sounds, Inc. a few months ago and then borrowed it from a friend a few weeks after that. The compilation's style is …
George Benson ‑ That's Right CD Review
Last weekend I visited the local used CD store to see if I could spice up my music collection without it costing an arm or a leg. I spent about an hour looking through a few thousand CD's in …
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
This CD was recorded in 1985 and soon became a classic thereafter. It was one if the first CD's which was mastered from a digital source as opposed to being recopied from an original analog source. …
John Scofield & Pat Metheny: I Can See Your House From Here
Two legendary jazz guitarist's John Scofield & Pat Metheny teamed up in 1994 to produce this masterpiece. John's style of playing guitar is much different from Pats, but when you team them up, they …
Lee Ritenour: Collection
Lee Ritenour is most noted for his unique playing style as one of the lead guitarists for the legendary jazz/rock/pop band of the 70's Steely Dan. He has since than embarked on a highly successful …
Pink Floyd: Pulse Review
When my best friend introduced me to this CD about 1 year after its' release, I was in heaven. To say the CD is a work of art in the musical sense is an understatement. If you enjoyed the original …
Sade: Best of Sade Review
Released in 1994, Sade's "Best of Sade" CD carries an Epic record label. This CD is a compilation of Sade's best music spanning the past decade and a half. Sade's music is a fusion between jazz and …