Don Pearce wrote:

That's because I set them at that level. What does seem to be
different is the level of the "solid" chunk - it seems to be lower on
the vinyl, indicating that maybe the dynamic range is greater.

Probably just the way it's displayed, scaling on the plot etc.

I'm actually a little disappointed in those drum beats - they lack the
"whack" I would like to hear from them, and maybe they are victims of
vinyl mastering in the bass department. I'd like to compare to the CD
- do you think you could post those opening bars somewhere I could get
at them so I can see how they sound? All I own is the vinyl.

Could be. Have a listen to this:

http://intranet.squirrel-net.co.uk/mp3/bubble-intro.mp3

741KB VBR, first few seconds of that track. Fades just before the vocals
start.

Just listening to the whole thing again myself right now - what a
musician (and poet). Talk about value for money in lyrics - only
rappers pile more words into a song.

Hell yeah. Graceland was always one of my favourite albums. Also
recently bought "Still Crazy After All These Years" - 50 Ways To Leave
Your Lover is a masterpiece.

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