Fantastic Remastering Job!!!
Nicholas Murphy | Dallas, TX USA | 05/10/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The previous reviewer was disappointed that this CD wasn't as good as the Audio Fidelity remastering of "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme". As far as the absolute sound of the finished product, maybe that's true. But I guarantee that has nothing to do with AF and has more to do with what is on the master tape itself.
A much more apt comparison in my opinion would be in line with the intent of the product: how it compares to the generally available CD release. In this category, this disc is absolutely wonderful and beats even the "Parsley, Sage" remaster. Whether you have the current 2001 release (which is actually a remix) or the original Columbia CD from the '80s, I think you'll be pleased. Both of these AF S&G releases are of the original mix that was only recently uncovered (after being thought to be lost or too worn out). If you have the 2001 CD releases, these will sound significantly different. Vic Anesini did a great job, but the Audio Fidelity releases restore the original echo chamber sound - instead of the digital reverb found in the 2001 remix/remasters. My favorites are the title track, "Richard Cory" and "I Am a Rock". These also restore the missing midrange in the 2001 versions. Also, if you have any compilation made after 1997 (when the remixes were actually done), you do not have the original versions of these songs. That includes "Old Friends" 3-disc set, "The Best of S&G", and "The Essential S&G". Buy this disc if you are a fan!!
All in all, I'd say the Audio Fidelity "SOS" is a bigger sonic improvement than "PSR&T". I would have paid twice as much for this disc."
Very good job but the sound quality on PSR&T is better.
E. Hilston | Merrimack, NH USA | 05/01/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Just got it in the mail and listening to it for the second time. It is a great sounding version but what jumps out is how it does not sounds as good as Parsley Sage Rosemary the Thyme. I understand that Simon and Garfunkel may have had better equipment available to them for PSR&T. I also understand that this may be the best version that could have been produced. I would have thought that Audio Fidelity would have released this one prior to PSR&T. That being said, I would love to see them continue to release S&G CDs. Just a small quibble overall. Do not allow my negative talk to stop you from buying your copy. That would be a major mistake. They are only minor complaints."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1