Aaron Neville - Warm Your Heart (2017) 1991

Исполнитель: Aaron Neville
Альбом: Warm Your Heart
Жанр: Pop, Funk, Soul
Год: (2017) 1991
Страна: USA
Лейбл: A&M Records (5377193)
Формат: [SACD-R][OF]
Контейнер: DSF (*.dsf)
Тип рипа: tracks
Разрядность: 64 (2,8 MHz/1 Bit)
Аудиокодек: DSD64 (2.0)
Количество каналов: 2.0
Размер: 1,98 GB
Источник: discogs
Залито на: XFile (tracks)

When Aaron Neville signed with A&M in the early ’90s, optimists were hoping for some 5-star soul gems along the lines of his classic ’60s recordings. Instead, his 1st A&M date, Warm Your Heart, found the veteran New Orleans singer taking a much more pop-minded approach, with generally decent results. While Neville didn’t abandon soul music, this CD made it clear that A&M was intent on making him a major hit in the pop market (which had been exposed to him in 1989 thanks to his duets with Linda Ronstadt). Though hardly in a class with such classics as “Tell It Like It Is” and “She Took You for a Ride,” tracks like the haunting “That’s the Way She Loves,” the gritty “Angola Bound,” and a remake of the Main Ingredient’s “Everybody Plays the Fool” showed that Neville still had plenty of warmth and charisma. But although this is far from a bad album, it must be stressed that a collection of his ’60s classics would be a much wiser investment.
This awesome collection by Aaron Neville combines original songs and some classics. Produced by Linda Ronstadt and George Massengill, it offer lush, rich sounds which really do Warm Your Heart. Neville’s voice is at its best and several songs include duet vocals with Linda Ronstadt or Rita Coolidge. Ry Cooder also plays guitar on several tracks.
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At this time of year, my significant other starts to ask me what I'd like for the silly season. While my imagination runs wild, we’ve had a few unexpected expenses in the second half of 2018 and rather than aiming high, I thought it would be great to pick up a couple of SACDs that I’ve been longing for. As I was browsing the available titles at Birdland Records, I came upon an artist I love, but one that I haven't got extensive experience with. The first time Aaron Neville appeared on my radar was following the release of the exceptional Bodyguard soundtrack. Neville’s collaboration with Kenny G, on Even If My Heart Would Break, is nothing short of spectacular. Since then, I've always listened out for Neville's uniquely soulful vocals, but other than enjoying his career perspective releases, I haven't taken the time to listen to his albums in full. That all changed when I saw a hybrid SACD edition of his 1991 release, Warm Your Heart. I just knew I had to check it out, but as the SACD edition is rather expensive, I turned to TIDAL Hi-Fi and was blown away.
Sonically, Warm Your Heart is one of the greatest recorded, mixed, and mastered albums I have ever heard. The original CD pressing is said to have an astonishing dynamic range peaking at 17 out of 20, with an average of 15. While numbers don't always provide an accurate representation of quality, I can say that the soundstage is massive with all elements clearly positioned throughout. Plus, I actually want to turn the volume up, rather than down, as there is no brickwalling of the sound to be heard. The simple fact is, this is digital done right. Even the Apple Music counterpart, played via Apple's AirPods, maintains the sonic brilliance. I also find that I want to just sit and listen, for hours on end. It’s spectacular!
By comparison, yesterday I listened to the Tony Bennett and Diana Krall album, Love Is Here To Stay. I had high hopes, especially as Krall's productions are always beyond reproach, but the album fell flat from both a dynamic and excitement standpoint. It sounded concealed and I found myself distracted throughout. Yes, there were a couple of nice tracks, but it was the lacklustre production values that deterred my interest. Love Is Here To Stay is said to have an average dynamic range of 9 out of a possible 20, with a peak of 11. Again, numbers don't tell the entire story, but they are good for comparison and when you have Bennett and Krall together, you expect something spectacular. I still have to listen to the MQA edition of Love Is Here To Stay to see if the master is any better than the CD, but I’m not going to hold my breath as I feel the overall sound signature and style was decided during the recording and mixing process.
Regardless, you'd be hard pressed to find a better album, from any artist, as Warm Your Heart is nothing short of pure perfection. Of course, your feelings may differ to mine, so let’s examine the songs individually shall we?

Трэклист:

Bass – Bob Glaub (tracks: 3 to 5, 8), Tony Hall (tracks: 1, 6, 9, 10)
Drums – Carlos Vega (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 10, 14)
Guitar – Brian Stoltz (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 11)
Mixed By – Nathaniel Kunkel
Piano, Keyboards – Don Grolnick (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11)
Producer – Linda Ronstadt
Producer, Recorded & Mixed by George Massenburg
Vocals – Aaron Neville

01. Louisiana 1927
02. Everybody Plays the Fool
03. It Feels Like Rain
04. Somewhere Somebody
05. Don’t Go Please Stay
06. With You In Mind
07. That’s the Way She Loves
08. Angola Bound
09. Close Your Eyes
10. La Vie Dansante
11. Warm Your Heart
12. I Bid You Goodnight
13. Ave Maria

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