Pick Up Review
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Huey Lewis & The News +3 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]Huey Lewis & The Newsfantastic sound great albumI never met such a fantastic sound, the album is great and the sound is fantastic, it is so good that you can hear clear every instrument, the signal level is perfect, bravo for this great recording.
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Queen [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]QueenTop soundBeautiful reissue of Freddie Mercury ‘s Queen in fantastic sound quality. UHQCD approximates SACD, perfect sound.
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Pendulum [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]Creedence Clearwater RevivalExcellentCreedence was one of my favourites. Decided to buy this cd. In my opinion I do not like the sound, although the music is good. I recommend this. Good old country rock.
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Wall Of Eyes [UHQCD]The SmilePerfectThe Smile is a sequel to Radiohead with the characteristic voice of Thom Yorke. From the opening song I was sold on what a wonderfully musical whole, truly fantastic.
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Best Collection -Love Songs & Pop Songs- [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Akina NakamoriIncredible Best Of AlbumIf you want a perfect album with all of Akina's best hits then this is it, and the high quality Cd sound AMAZING. She is one of the best singers that's ever lived.
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the End of Asia [HQCD] [Limited Release]Ryuichi Sakamoto + DancerieExcellent filmmusicGreat album from Sakamoto, yellow Magic Orchestra keyboardplayer beautiful compositions from The professor
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Little Girl Blue +4 [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Nina SimoneExcellent jazz musicI love jazz music so much and there are many beautiful songs in this album. Moreover, I love the Japanese edition because the cd is always good quality.
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In The Blue Zone [HQCD]ShakatakGood music in good sound qualiti.Good music , on good sound qualiti cd.Them are Old fox,but good playing.The songs is better and better.
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Schubert: Symphonies Nos.8 & 9 [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)]Herbert Blomstedt (conductor)Phenomenal !Incomplete and yet Perfect! This is my favorite recording of Schubert's Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9. Thanks, maestro Blomstedt
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Beethoven: Symphony No.9 (2019 DSD New Master) [UHQCD]Wilhelm Furtwangler, et.alExcelente versionMuy conforme con la version, la andaba buscando hace mucho tiempo. El sonido es bastante claro y dulce, considerando la epoca de la grabacion. Estoy conforme con mi compra
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Three Hearts [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Bob WelchA GemAn underrated album from (to me) an underappreciated artist like Bob Welch. "Three hearts" is the follow up to the platinum selling "French Kiss" and though not charting as high as that album was still equal to, and, on a couple of tracks better. A gem of an album.
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Hiroko Yakushimaru 40th Anniversary Box [9Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD) + Blu-ray] [Limited Release]Hiroko Yakushimarupackaging and protection of the goodsThe goods have been received and have been patronized many times! I am very satisfied every time I receive the goods, especially the packaging and protection, so that all the goods are intact, which makes me very satisfied! So I will continue to patronize CDJAPAN, please continue to maintain the professionalism of this service ! THANK YOU SO MUCH
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Love Stinks [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]The J.Geils BandOutstanding!Epic failure on my part since I didn't have any J.Geils Band albums in my library. Why, I don't know. But when I saw their albums on sale here at CDJapan, I knew I couldn't pass them up. The remastering of the music is outstanding, and I love the cardboard sleeve which recreates the album as it was first released. Liner notes in both English and Japanese always makes for an interesting read. Love the music, love the attention to detail!
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Raspberry no Kaze +5 [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Yoko Oginomeackaging and protection of the goodsI received the goods. I am very satisfied with the packaging and protection of the goods sent by CDJAPAN, so that the goods are not damaged. I will continue to support and patronize them. I have just placed more orders! Please maintain such a good service, thank you very much!
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Long Ago And Far Away [UHQCD]Charlie Haden & Brad MehldauBeautiful CDDifficult to believe this was recorded live until the audience responds at the end of a number. The performance is magnificent with sound quality to match. If you are a jazz fan I would recommend this CD enthusiastically.
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 / Mendelssohn: Concerto For Violin And Piano [UHQCD] [Limited Release]Martha Argerich (piano)Great SellerCD arrived in perfect condtion. Fast delivery and sturdy packaging. I highly recommend CDJapan. Thanks so much!
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The Nightfly [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Donald FagenBest Sounding Format EverI have to say that this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I have this on several different formats and up until the MQA version was released, the Cardboard sleeve format from 2017 was the best sounding copy I have in my collection. The 2017 Cardboard release of this album has some mention of 2011 DSD, so I don’t know if it was taken from the SACD that was issued in that same year. I have several different copies of this album on various other formats including one that’s now insanely expensive. I bought the MQA version and I have to say that it is the absolutely best sounding version of this album that I’ve ever heard. I have this on Japanese vinyl, Dolby DTS 5.1 DVD, and a autographed copy of this title. I also own the 2011 Japanese SACD copy as well. The MQA version is without a doubt the best sounding version of this album. This release is a Warner Records Release and it is still better than any other format that I have this album on. It’s just a little bit better than the cardboard sleeve version released in 2017. That release ranks a close 2nd place. You get the clarity that MQA offers and the soundstage is more expansive with the MQA version. When I originally purchased my MQA CD collection from CDJapan, I did even have the ability to unfold the true sound quality of this exciting and amazing sounding format. I recently purchased the proper equipment to play these disc back as they are intended to be heard. I’m extremely glad that I bought the majority of the titles that I wanted as now most have sold out. MQA is an absolute pleasure to listen to.
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Manatsu no Yoru no Yume [UHQCD]Ningen IsuGood all around hard rock recordI’ve spent over a month listening to Manatsu no Yoru no Yume, or A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to give an informed review. Its another good and entertaining release worth buying. Opener Night Wail appears to be a straight rocker but pulls an unexpected time signature change which leads to an understated guitar solo that contrasts the frantic rhythm. Then, at what seems the end another time change calls back to the opening notes. Music of Downfall has no changes. Its just a barreling locomotive! Youth Beyond the Wasteland is a Shinji Wajima slide guitar exhibition. Flying Saucer features harmonized vocals, heavy Theremin use and an intro reminiscent of 1960’s American television series The Twilight Zone. Next is frenetic Monkey’s Fleet. On the menacing Necrology, bassist Ken-ichi Suzuki should be credited as the vocalist/growlist. Daydream is 180 degrees different, laid back and chill. Peony Lantern is a bass heavy, mid tempo scary sounding tune. Being based on a Japanese ghost story, it should. Research it and find out why. Flowers for World is the longest song here featuring a lot of spoken word. The dialogue and music build together like waves and fall. Pus Story is rightly included on the 20 year best of set while That’s All for Tonight are on both the 25 and 30 year sets. Track 11, The Obese Angel, is another heavy song that could have taken its place on either. Overall, the mixture of heavy stuff, lighter fare and the time signature changes this is another good album worth buying. Track listing: 1. Night Wail 2. Music of Downfall 3. Youth Beyond the Wasteland 4. Flying Saucer 5. Monkey’s Fleet 6. Necrology 7. Daydream 8. Peony Lantern 9. Flowers for World 10. Pus Story 11. The Obese Angel 12. That’s All for Tonight If you like metal, own this music.
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Mirai Roman Ha [UHQCD]Ningen IsuTotally great listening experienceI have been listening to this album non stop for the last 3 weeks so I could give a thorough review. The verdict...this is an absolutely great listen. With so many good songs its hard to pick favorites, although tracks 7 and 13 appear on the 25th anniversary 2 disc set. In reality, any of these songs could be on a best of set. 2 songs of note are 4 and 11. Blissful Rock n Roll sounds A LOT like early Kiss. Guitarist Shinji Wajima pulls out at least 5 of Ace Frehley’s trademark moves during the solo and drummer Nobu Nakajima is definitely channeling vintage Peter Criss complete with cowbell. Mystery of Long Autumn Nights is another unique song. It almost sounds headed in a Top 40 pop tune direction but does not quite reach it. At one point the band references 1960s American girl group the Shangri Las by way of Aerosmith and elsewhere bassist Ken-ichi Suzuki gives a nod to John Entwistle of The Who. How often do you hear that in one song? These guys have obviously soaked up plenty of American and British rock and metal history. Anyway the combination of heavy stuff and fun stuff creates a great and enjoyable experience. Mirai Roman Ha or Futuristic Romanticism track listing 1 Downfall of the Sun 2 Shining Will 3 Declaration of Romantic School 4 Blissful Rock n Roll 5 Law of Love 6 Red and Black 7 Hades Cafe 8 The Man in the Tower 9 Dance Music to the Moon 10 Mr. Yama 11 Mystery of Long Autumn Nights 12 Cradlesong of Want Perfectly 13 The Abyss If you like metal own this music
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Close To The Edge [Hi-Res CD (MQA x UHQCD)] [Limited Release]Yesclose to the edgeamazing. such a complex album and i hear and feel like i'm in the studio. i have most of the mqa's and i feel this is the best. this is a reference disc. use it to show off. phil
