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Aimee Mann - Lost in Space Audio CD

A fair review of the Aimee Mann "Lost in Space" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Aimee Mann reviews here, or go back to the Aimee Mann tabs.

Aimee Mann Band: Aimee Mann
Title: Lost in Space
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Release Date: 2003-07-08
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Humpty Dumpty 2: High on Sunday 51 3: Lost in Space 4: This Is How It Goes 5: Guys Like Me 6: Pavlov's Bell 7: Real Bad News 8: Invisible Ink 9: Today's the Day 10: Moth 11: It's Not

Kiss Me Like a Respirator
The sound of the SACD layer is simply fantastic. This Super Audio CD version from Mobile Fidelity contains a regular stereo CD layer and a stereo SACD layer. There is not a hint of grain, sharpness or other fatiguing factors normally associated with regular CD PCM digital playback. This allows you to really crank up the volume without feeling assaulted. The bass has depth and Aimee's voice comes out and surrounds you. The care and time spent in the crafting of this recording is obvious from start to finish and Mobile Fidelity has done a masterful remastering job. The music is melodious and the lyrics are as thoughtful, insightful and lovely as any I have heard. A 45 minute fall into the dream of the astronaut.


Here is the SCOOP on the SACD
How does it sound so good?

I do not own this 'Original Masters Series' edition, however, the exta fidelity comes from the SACD portion which MUST be played on a CD player compatible with the SACD technology or a DVD player capable of playing SACD. Yes, this is an incredible album. Can't vouch for how good the standard audio portion of this special version sounds, but, if you all say it sounds better it must. However, the SECRET to why this sounds so good in the enhanced version comes next:

What is SACD? Can't remember what it stands for, but, it is basically a remastered, or, remixed version with 5. 1 discreet channels of audio.

This means that if you play this in a SACD compatible device, there is a separate audio signal for EVERY speaker on the system. This greatly improves the mix and gives a much fuller sound. For instance, normal stereo has two discreet channels of audio, known as left and right. SACD and Dolby Digital (DVD 5. 1) has exactly that, 5. 1 channels. Front Left, Center, Front Right, Rear Right, Rear Left and a subwoofer. SACD might even have a Rear Center, making the total 6. 1.

If you have played a DVD movie on a Dobly Digital 5. 1 system, you know what I'm talking about.

Didn't know that Lost In Space came in a SACD version. I dont have that kind of equipment. Wish they put it in a DVD enhanced 5. 1 version, cause I'd love to hear it!!.


A great gift!
At first I thought he was nuts because, not only do I already have the CD, but, the one he got was also more expensive. My boyfriend bought me this CD as a gift. But. . . hate to admit it. . . he was right. This one is amazing. It's a special "audio geek" edition and the sound is incredible. Aimee Mann has such an amazing voice. I liked her way back when when she was in the 80s band Til Tuesday, but she's matured and sounds better than ever. The album is consistantly strong throughout--no fluff.


Didn't think it could sound any better A++
The song writing is consistant and there isn't a throw away tune on the whole disc. I really like this album a lot. I especially liked how the regular CD of this album sounded. So when I saw that the Original Masters had redone this I was skeptical that it could sound any better. I bought this on impulse and found it really hard to part with 30 bucks for a disc! Ouch!

It was worth every penny. The remix job they did on this really makes a difference. Ms Mann's voice has more clarity, the bass is much more solid and the overall presentation is clearer and cleaner sounding.

I also found out when I opened this disc that it has some extra super duper high fidelity layer on it. That is to say that it played and sounded great on my CD player. But the Original Masters guys have put another layer of the same music with even better sound. I find it hard to believe it can sound even better, but you have to buy a special sacd player to get the extra sonic benefit. Hmmmm is this just another way they can get me to buy new hardware or is it really an improvement on sound? The local hifi shop here has these sacd players and I am going to check it out. I'm skeptical. However withthat said the CD layer of the Original Masters is superior to the regular issue hands down.

Anyway I highly recommend this disc! Big time! It's worth the extra $$. It totally brings you closer to this amazing recording session.


Mobile Fidelity has set the sonic standard for SACD!
This is hands down the best SACD I have ever heard. I have a friend who works for Sony & have heard my share of SACDs. What "MoFi" did for the CD format with "Dark Side of the Moon", they have now done again with their new Ultradisc SACD format. First off, credit where it's due: The aLBUM is a winner. . . Mann's voice, her songwriting & the production are beyond top notch - this is a must have album in general. But hearing it on SACD is truly a revelation. I feel like a kid again hearing great music for the first time.


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