ألادين سين (ريمستر 2013 / سرعة نصفية)

The half-speed mastering really brings out the depth in the piano on "Lady Grinning Soul," it’s like hearing it for the first time. The 50th anniversary pressing is dead quiet, no surface noise at all.

I’d forgotten how crisp the guitar on “Panic in Detroit” could sound until I dropped the needle on this half-speed master. The quieter moments really breathe now, and the packaging has that nice gatefold sleeve with the original photos. A proper way to hear a 50-year-old classic.

The half-speed mastering really brings out the clarity in the piano and vocals, especially on "Drive-In Saturday." The vinyl itself is dead quiet, no surface noise at all. A fitting way to celebrate the 50th anniversary.