Jamiroquai - Synkronized (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1999
- 13 tracks
- 1 uur, 4 min
- acid jazz
Synkronized
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Silent pressing, but come on people, stop messing with your ears by listening to mp3s all the time! This record has NO dynamic range...It's not like they put any effort into mastering it for vinyl. Everything sounds flat on this version. Embarrassing, but I suppose it's just about making a quick buck with these revival vinyls.
I'm not sure where or when I acquired this album, but I'd guess it was sometime in the early 2000s. It marks a shift from the band's usual sound, with more electronic production in parts, and it's definitely made for the dance floor. The sound quality is fantastic, more natural than the CD version. There are a couple of tracks that feel like filler to me, like "Destitute Illusions" and the repetitive techno of "Supersonic." It's a shame "Deeper Underground" wasn't included in the original track listing—it's a bonus on the CD and the vinyl repress. If you can get this copy, do it; the bass is incredible. That said, the sleeve is pretty dull, the card looks lifeless. The standout tracks are the disco-funk gem "Canned Heat," with its excellent bassline and perfect 70s strings. "Planet Home" is another fast-paced funk and soul-inspired banger. "Black Capricorn Day" is pure street funk, James Brown style. "Soul Education" brings us back to the dance floor, while "Falling" cools things down with its mid-tempo groove. On the second side, there's a bit more filler for me, with the electro instrumental "Destitute Illusions" feeling a bit directionless, even if it's a nod to the Brit Funk of the early 80s. The techno repetition of "Supersonic" annoys more than it uplifts—it's like if The Chemical Brothers remixed Jamiroquai. It's also an excuse for a didgeridoo solo, I suppose! "Butterfly" takes us into outer space with beautiful Rhodes and Wah Clav from the late Toby Smith, a sorely missed member of the band since his untimely death in 2017. The bass here is a multilayered experience with all kinds of shades and textures. It's pure ear candy, or ear porn, take your pick. While the basslines sound synthetic, I wonder if they're played by new member Nick Fyffe and then treated with effects? Original bassist Stuart Zender had a falling out with Jay Kay during the album's recording in 1998, and his lines were replaced to avoid legal issues. I wonder what it would sound like with him? Zender is missed simply because he has a magic touch that you only notice on the albums he's not on. "Where Do We Go From Here" is pure Earth, Wind & Fire, with hot and spicy horns making it all the more impressive. This is the real deal, and I wish the band would keep it this real more often. "Synkronized" closes the album with the quirky "King For A Day," the only Stevie Wonder nod on the whole album, and it sounds a little forced and rushed. The drums seem too big and brash in the mix. It's a string-heavy beast too, with a tale of revenge after a botched romance. It's also another reason "Deeper Underground" should have been in the track listing! "Travelling Without Moving" was a high watermark, and while "Synkronized" satisfies with new technology on old grooves, the band unit seems to fall to the side. It's an enjoyable ride, but it could have been better.
I am absolutely thrilled!!! This pressing sounds phenomenal and the cover is also absolutely amazing. I have all the albums on CD and now got them on vinyl and must say they all sound fantastic. Absolutely flawless pressings, very lively and a sound quality...UNBELIEVABLE!!! ...and my pressing even includes as the last track on Side B 'Deeper Underground', which is not listed on the tracklist, weird but it made me happy... Highly recommended!!
Translated automatically,This often overlooked LP is one of Jamiroquai's grooviest and top-tier albums, with sound quality that's absolutely top-notch. It's pressed on super quiet 180g black vinyl, and mine is as flat as a pancake with a perfectly centered spindle hole. Despite being a single disc with 11 tracks, the dynamics are mind-blowing, even on side 2 with the bonus "Deeper Underground" – it's like the last track is playing at 45rpm, and that's just INCREDIBLE! To sum up, this is a highly recommended funk/acid jazz record that's a steal for the price (under £30 in the UK). Music: 5.0. Mastering/pressing: 5.0. Inner sleeve: 3 (just a basic printed sleeve with info but no lyrics, mine's in a MOFI). Cover: 4.5 gatefold, which is a nice surprise for a single disc. System: Turntable: Rega P3/RB880 Cartridge: Denon DL110 HOMC Phono Stage: Whest Audio TWO.2 class a dual mono fully balanced Amp/s: Musical fidelity M6s Pre/Meridian G57 Pwr Speakers: Tannoy
Sound quality is top-notch. Bass is incredibly smooth. The gatefold jacket is stunning with a shiny, embossed Buffalo Man. Plus, there's a bonus track, Deeper Underground. It doesn't get any better than this! MOV, you've done it again!
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