Cale, J.J. - Troubadour - Super Hot Stamper

Cale, J.J. - Troubadour - Super Hot StamperThis vintage Shelter Records pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn't showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to "see" the performers, and feeling as if you are sitting in the studio with the band, this is the record for you. It's what vintage all analog recordings are known for this sound. If you

Only a select group of pressings are able to strike the right balance between Tubey Magic and clarity

Like Pink Floyd

not the generally opaque

Including the original Roulette pressing of this very title

and Wright is something that the best vintage records do surprisingly well

the ones that are full-bodied and smooth

Some have more rhythmic drive than others

Did you know that Kessel won every major jazz poll for guitarist in 1956

but we can't imagine losing what's good about this music -- the size

Little by little over the course of 2007-2008 things began to change

When has a harmonica ever sounded so rich and full

three-dimensional and real