Vandross dedicated his life to his music and subsequently didn’t have a family that his legacy could be left to. While this may not be news for many of you, it is impossible to keep track of everything related to all artists the one is interested in. I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. Wondering why he had not released an album since then, further research resulted in me learning that that he passed away in 2005 at the age of 54. Hence, I would suggest you pick up a copy sooner, rather than later.Īs I was doing some background research for this post, I decided to have a look at Vandross’ discography and I noticed his last album Dance with My Father was released in 2003. While it is still available on CD, it appears a little more difficult to get hold of as not all retailers have stock, or even the option to order.
Thankfully, there has been no remastering carried out on the album and it certainly doesn’t need it.
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Yes, the vinyl record has the analogue tonality, but seriously the digital editions are remarkably ‘warm’ and inviting with a full sound. This also proves that if mastering is done correctly at the studio level, then consistent results should be apparent across all formats. Therefore, a Mastered for iTunes edition would be irrelevant as no additional quality can be gained. In-fact the quality presented in the Apple Music/iTunes lossy edition is so close to indistinguishable, when compared to TIDAL Hi-Fi and the vinyl edition, that it isn’t funny. The mastering of Songs is spot on and matches the mastering that is available on TIDAL Hi-Fi, Apple Music, and iTunes. Of course, there are some artists, such as George Michael, that have naturally occurring sibilance in their vocals.
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When I upgrade my Ortofon OM10 stylus to the OM20 in the next few weeks, that issue should resolve itself. I am led to believe that the folding of the corner was to facilitate easy packaging of the record into the outer sleeve for distribution.Īs good as the day it was pressed! There is a little sibilance on the inner grove, but that is common for vinyl. I’ve yet to come across any recently pressed albums that present the sleeve in this manner, so I can only assume it is no longer standard practice. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this as this is a practice that was used during the 90s and the preceding decades. As I slid the record out of the sleeve, I noticed that the top corner of the inner sleeve was folded over. Yes, you can stream the album on TIDAL Hi-Fi et al, but it isn’t the same and never will be.Īs I opened the record, I wasn’t sure what to expect as 21 years is an incredibly long time for a record to be in situ. Music collectors will understand the excitement one goes through when we find that album that has eluded us for years. Adding to the emotion was the knowledge that the copy I had, had been waiting patiently for me to play it some 21 years later. When it arrived by mail this morning, I was filled with tears of joy as I finally had a copy. Yet, I was able to source a brand new, sealed, edition of the record at a reasonable price. However, the vinyl edition has been out-of-print for 21 years. Songs, the album containing Endless Love, has been in my wish list for years. I remember telling myself that I must get that album yet, for reasons I cannot recall, the album never came into my possession.
What I do remember was looking at the back of the sleeve where the cover image of Songs was displayed. To be honest, I can’t recall those additional tracks, but undertaking this post allows me to once again explore music from my past. I would play the CD quite often as it contained an instrumental version of the song, along with three other live, non-album tracks that included Never Too Much, Any Love, and She Won't Talk To Me. While I recall having both the CD single and cassette single, of Endless Love, it is the CD that I recall vividly as it was in its cardboard sleeve that simulated a mini-vinyl sleeve. She very well could have a lasting career that would rival Barbra Streisand’s should she stick with songs like Hero and Endless Love. Carey’s vocal reach is simply amazing and I hope she eventually returns to the style of music that we heard from her in the early to mid 90s. As great as Lionel Richie and Diana Ross are, Carey and Vandross made Endless Love their own in a version that not only payed homage to the original, but in my opinion, surpassed it. I first became aware of Luther Vandross when I heard, and subsequently purchased, the duet he did with Mariah Carey of Endless Love in 1994.
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