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	Yes Close To The Edge Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock Japanese only SHM pressing. Includes one bonus track. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Univ... more » « less
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All Artists: Yes
Title: Close To The Edge
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Wea Japan
Release Date: 7/27/2010
Album Type: Import
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Vocal Pop, Progressive, Progressive Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

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Album Description

Japanese only SHM pressing. Includes one bonus track. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. Warner. 2009.

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CD Reviews

Good entree into the world of SHM-CD

William R. Bettler | Indiana | 09/17/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're like me (god help you) and you found the Led Z

eppelin box from Japan that came out two years ago in the SHM-CD format to be lackluster ("overly bright" is the phrase that comes to mind)this classic album by Yes might restore your interest in this format.

I won't go into details about the quality of "Close to the Edge"--for those who like 1970s prog-rock you probably already know that this was a high watermark.

What you need to know is that the SHM-CD is a revelation. The density of the original production of this album has led to some muddy-sounding Cds in the past, even the domestic releases of the early 2000s. I'm thrilled to say that this problem has been eliminated witht his SHM-CD release.

Individual instruments are clearly defined; textures can now be fully appreciated.

Further, this disc has an incredibly wide dynamic spectrum--the quiets are ultra-quiet and the louds are very loud (but not distorted). Also, the low-end is just superb. Chris Squire's innovative bass-work, long obscured by muddy mixes, is now glowing, funky, and radiant.

Another fun thing I noticed is that Rick Wakeman's stately pipe organ on the title track (long a demonstration disc dating back to the vinyl era) reveals that this disc is not only "wide" in its mix but "tall." The spatial qualities of a church/pipe organ are thrillingly recreated.

In summary, give SHM-CD a chance. I picked this up used on the Amazon Marketplace for about $25 and count it a real bargain. In the past I found a Yardbirds SHM-CD ("Little Games") and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer's self-titled debut for good prices ($16 and $40--ouch, that wasn't such a good price, but I do love the album). These are also good examples of how effective and magical the SHM-CD format can be.

I can't wait to try out the new SACD SHM-CD format cds but am waiting for prices to come down. In the meantime, you might want to treat yourself to this Yes classic."