We look at one of the best sounding slabs of vinyl to come out for a while.
Last year’s Neil Young album has been issued on two slabs of Classic Records’ premium Quiex 200g vinyl in a luxurious gatefold cover with 18-page booklet.
Musically it sees a return to the 70s sound of Harvest, a sense encouraged by acoustic instruments and more than a few warm and cosy songs. The 10 tracks are spread over three sides with an interview taking up the fourth. Despite this being familiar ground, Young still manages to make it sound fresh and engaging.
Songs like Far From Home are delightfully upbeat, while No Wonder is a reflection on the aftermath of 9/11 that is reminiscent of his greatest tunes.
Classic Records has produced a gloriously lush, warm sound that ‘out analogues’ analogue, if that were possible.
This is one of the best sounding slabs of vinyl we’ve heard for a long time, with superb scale and depth.
