What is the best edition of an album, vinyl, cassette, digital (CD, SACD, Streaming, PCM, DSD, DXD), in stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 RA? Who has never asked this question?
As every summer, it s always a great time to discover new magazines. So here s a selection of a few titles in English, German, and French. You can also find all the album reviews here (182 reviews, 1082 editions tested, the complete list …), or the reports here. Don t hesitate to use the search box on Continue reading Some hi-fi and audiophile magazines for summer 2026
Hi-Fi and High End audio shows are a great opportunity to discover new equipment, but also to listen to music in outstanding listening conditions. It was at one of these shows that I discovered Nameless, Dominique Fils-Aimé s debut album, and more specifically the track Birds.Released in 2018, Nameless already lays the foundations of the artist s Continue reading Dominique Fils Aime Nameless A…
The Marbled Gold vinyl edition is a wonderful surprise that I invite you to discover alongside the digital stereo, high-resolution, and Dolby Atmos versions. This edition consists of three Marbled Gold LPs, and the color reproduction on the records is truly outstanding. It’s a high-quality vinyl edition that makes the most of the medium’s characteristics. Continue reading "Ludwig Göransson The…
Franck Martin contacted me after reading my review of Eric Serra’s album, and took the opportunity to introduce me to his own work, as well as to Thanks for the Invite, an album conceived specifically with spatial music in mind, as Franck explains on his website, www.peachymango.org. With summer bringing its usual wave of electronic Continue reading "Franck Martin- Thanks For The Invite An…
Composed by Ludwig Göransson for Christopher Nolan s epic adaptation of Homer s The Odyssey, the soundtrack is a bold and immersive musical journey that perfectly reflects the scale and intensity of Odysseus legendary voyage. Rather than relying on a traditional orchestral approach, Göransson developed a unique sonic identity built around ancient Greek-inspired instruments, deep percussion,…
Released in may 2026, In Times of Dragons is Tori Amos s eighteenth studio album and one of her most ambitious concept albums to date. Built around an allegorical narrative exploring the struggle between democracy and tyranny, the album blends mythological imagery with deeply personal and political themes. Across seventeen tracks, Amos combines her signature piano-driven Continue reading "Tori…
Released in 2001, Invincible is Michael Jackson s tenth and final studio album. Blending pop, R B, hip-hop, and contemporary production, it showcases a more modern sound while retaining Jackson s signature vocal performances. The album features tracks such as You Rock My World , Butterflies , and Speechless , highlighting both its commercial appeal and artistic diversity. With Continue reading…
Foreign Tongues marks the return of The Rolling Stones with their 25th studio album, following the success of Hackney Diamonds released in 2023. The album continues the band s renewed creative momentum, blending their iconic blues-rock foundations with modern production and fresh energy. Recorded with producer Andrew Watt, Foreign Tongues preserves the essential elements of Continue reading "The…
Released in 1995, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is one of Michael Jackson s most ambitious projects. This double album combines a greatest hits compilation with a second disc of new material, featuring strong personal and social themes through songs such as Scream , Earth Song , and You Are Not Alone . With this Dolby Continue reading "Michael Jackson History Continues Available in…
Twenty years after the huge success of Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna makes her long-awaited return with Confessions II, her fifteenth studio album. Released on July 3, 2026, this new record reunites her with producer Stuart Price, the architect behind the electro-dance sound that helped make the original album a worldwide success. Blending house, Continue reading "Madonna CONFESSIONS II…