Mahal, Taj - Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home - Super Hot Stamper

Mahal, Taj - Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home - Super Hot StamperThese vintage Columbia pressings have 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, these are the records for you. It's what vintage all analog recordings are known for this sound. If you

" (Wish we could find more clean

the solidity

" "So Near

If the first track doesn’t knock you out

combined with unerring timbral accuracy of the instruments in every section of the orchestra

tracking weight and the like for the most natural and clear top end

and these guys are obviously some of the best in the biz

even Japanese vinyl

This guy definitely knew how to get The Big Rock Sound onto analog tape

The good news we have to offer this time as opposed to last is that we can now clearly say that Feats Don’t Fail Me Now is the best sounding album of the first four the band recorded

sweetness and Tubey Magic are elements absolutely indispensable to the sound of these recordings

For side one I would go with "You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away" or "I Need You