Beirut - The Rip Tide (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2011
- 9 tracks
- 33 min
- chamber pop
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At last, I can compare the EU and US cuts at an affordable price, as these reissues employ the same metalwork as the original US version. It's worth mentioning first how strikingly alike they are, and that any preference for one could just as easily be seen as a plus for the other. Both use a similar frequency spectrum, with the US Golden perhaps having a touch more bass. The US version's strength lies in its soundstage, with a bit more presence on drums and vocals in the title track, though the difference is subtle. A potential downside from this is the slight increase in sibilance in the US version. It wasn't too distracting for me, but I can see how those with thicker styli might notice this difference more. Additionally, the separation on inner tracks might slightly favor the Golden cut, making it a tad harder to distinguish performances on the EU release. This comparison is tough to make, with similarities so pronounced that you question your notes and need multiple listens, which can become tedious. So, don't bother tracking down both if you're happy with one. Both pressings are very quiet, but having a brand new copy, which I believe sounds better overall, makes me lean towards the US. I just wish the reissues had a cloth cover too. Ultimately, I don't think either version fully captures the music's potential and hope these albums get an audiophile treatment someday. Equipment Used: Rega RP1 with Paratrace tipped Nagaoka MP-200C Cyrus 2 Amplifier System Fidelity SF-3050 Tower Speakers Custom made HQ Speaker Cables
Pure sonic enchantment pressed onto substantial dark vinyl. All good here :)
Picked up a second-hand copy, noticed a bit of skipping and popping here and there. Surprisingly, it's still top-notch compared to some of the recent versions out there, haha.
At last, I've managed to conduct my EU versus US cut comparison at an affordable price, as these reissues utilize the identical metalwork as the original US version. It's important to highlight how strikingly alike they are, and any preference for one could arguably be seen as a positive for the other. Both versions share a similar frequency spectrum, with the US Golden perhaps boasting a touch more bass. The standout advantage of the US cut is its soundstage, as I detected more presence in the drums and vocals on the title track, though the difference is subtle at best. A potential drawback stemming from this could be the slight increase in sibilance in the US version. It wasn't particularly bothersome to me, but I can see how those with thicker styli might notice this discrepancy more between the two versions. Additionally, the separation on the inner tracks might lean slightly in favor of the Golden cut, making it a bit harder to distinguish performances on the EU release. This comparison is particularly challenging, as the similarities are so pronounced that you question your notes and have to force multiple listens, which can become tedious. So, bear this in mind and don't bother tracking down both if you're satisfied with one already. Both pressings are very quietly pressed, but having a brand new copy, which I believe sounds somewhat better overall, makes me lean towards the US. I just wish the reissues came with a cloth cover as well. Ultimately, I don't believe either version fully captures the potential of the music, and I hope these albums receive an audiophile treatment someday. Equipment Used: Rega RP1 with Paratrace tipped Nagaoka MP-200C, Cyrus 2 Amplifier, System Fidelity SF-3050 Tower Speakers, Custom made HQ Speaker Cables.
Incredible re-releases! These 2019 Beirut reissues sound absolutely fantastic, with vinyl that's perfectly quiet and flat. Grab these before they're gone!
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