Kate Bush 50 Words For Snow 96KHz/24bit
Not a record label plug but I thought this was worth sharing as it's not every day you get a Hi Res release from KB
https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=catalogdetail&valbum_code=HD045778718603
Indeed. I'm torn between the high-res download or the double-album vinyl.....
I was impatient and pre-ordered the CD, listening to it right now, but may stray vinyl-wards too.
It arrived two days ago, but I've been too ill to listen up until now. It's mesmerising and beautiful. A balm for my almost recovered from flu state of health.
Indeed. I'm torn between the high-res download or the double-album vinyl.....
A well trodden debate but vinyl: cleaning; turning; storing, not for me.
Anyway I haven't got a deck and I sold all my records, so that's an end to that!!!!
I thought HD Tracks only were available in the USA
Allegedly, the album was recorded using analogue. Techy-types report decent dynamic range (see below; can anyone 'translate'?). Perhaps the uncompressed 24/96 offers the best of both worlds?
"DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -3.56 dB -20.42 dB 9:47 01-Snowflake
DR13 -0.13 dB -18.55 dB 11:08 02-Lake Tahoe
DR11 -1.70 dB -18.16 dB 13:32 03-Misty
DR15 0.00 dB -17.85 dB 7:17 04-Wild Man
DR13 0.00 dB -17.92 dB 8:05 05-Snowed In At Wheeler Street
DR13 -2.10 dB -18.35 dB 8:31 06-50 Words for Snow
DR12 -4.00 dB -20.73 dB 6:54 07-Among Angels
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Number of tracks: 7
Official DR value: DR13
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2271 kbps
Codec: FLAC"
Not if you use PayPal and a .com email... 
Not if you use PayPal and a .com email...
which is very handy ;) and use it to grear affect 
You don't need to download it from HD Tracks, it's available with a long description of exactly how KB produces her tracks from the Fish People website (her own label).
http://www.katebush.com/shop/downloads/50-words-snow-high-resolution-24-...
It's also on spotify, sound's nice.
Yes, i gave it a whirl last night - incredibly atmospheric. Perfect listening for winter nights 
Indeed. I'm torn between the high-res download or the double-album vinyl.....
A well trodden debate but vinyl: cleaning; turning; storing, not for me.
Anyway I haven't got a deck and I sold all my records, so that's an end to that!!!!
Luckily I don't think Clare was suggesting it for you.
Weird...
+1
Tastes differ, that's a good thing.... for me though I can't seem to work out who sounds the more happy... Kate or Adele ?
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Promising.