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Re-mastered SACD audio

James Weaver | Pefferlaw, ON | 11/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The sound quality of this SACD release is excellent. It is a considerable improvement over the original Cd and rivals or exceeds the LP addition. The stereo layer is better than the original release and the SACD layer adds additional highs and deeper bass response."

Stunning SACD release from MFSL

Charles Searle | Atlanta, GA | 03/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I own about 100 sacd discs and this is one of the best I have. This disc from MFSL is a stereo only mix though that is not a minus at all. The sense of sound imaging in two channels is breathtakingly three dimensional with gorgeous instrument separation and fullness of sound. If you're at all a fan of this album and have SACD capability, this is a must have. Smiling Phases, More and More and Spinning Wheel are amazing renditions that rival the versions on vinyl. If you're into SACD and love Blood, Sweat & Tears this should be on the top of your choices to purchase."

BST SACD OMG!

Robert S. Estes | Santa Rosa, Ca | 06/17/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is NOT an SACD 5.1 disc. Do not expect 5.1 separation, it is not there.

"Blood Sweat and Tears" was a fine recorded stereo album when first released in 1969. Columbia spent time and money, they knew it was going to be an important LP. Hits galore were expected. Did Al Cooper, the founder of the band, leave or was he kicked out? Both sides have stories to tell. David Clayton-Thomas, a bombastic soul shouter, took over Al Cooper's more whispered heart-felt croons. BST went from an FM older brother to an AM sister sweetheart and broke chart hearts along the way.

"You Made Me So Very Happy", "Spinning Wheel", and "And When I Die", all Top Ten everywhere. Erik Sadie's classical hymn, "Gympeodia", the opening to the album started hundreds of thousands girls prancing on mats and uneven bars and still brings tears to women of a certain age. Those in band class in the late '60's, early '70's got to pump horns to riffs from this LP, including the very funny tribute to Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" in the middle of what was supposed to a serious jazz moment.

"BST" on SACD works well, but not stand-up-shout. Loud works best.

But of course...doesn't it always ?!"