Taylor, James - Mud Slide Slim - Hot Stamper

Taylor, James - Mud Slide Slim - Hot StamperThis vintage pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records rarely begin to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn't showing any sign of coming back. Having done this for so long, we understand and appreciate that rich, full, solid, Tubey Magical sound is key to the presentation of this primarily vocal music. We rate these qualities higher than others we might be listening for (e. g., bass definition, soundstage,

They have worked on many of our favorite -- and best-sounding -- albums by British artists

Other copies suffer from lean

Shadows of the Real Thing

*NOTE: There is a mark that plays 15 times at a light to moderate level at the start of the last track on side 2

Not many copies managed that feat but this one did

(VTA is of course critical in this respect

"Gloria" and "Little Red Rooster" are probably the best sounding songs on here

especially if you can get one for under fifty bucks or so

What We're Listening For On Soul To Soul

There is another mark that plays 5 times lightly about 1/2 way into the second piece

Some of Jimi's best songs can be found here

The bass is tighter