Beth Orton - Sugaring Season

Posted by: Briz Vegas on 06 October 2012

Just bought this on CD then found it on HD tracks, so I  got that as well.

Buy the HD tracks version

It's only 24/ 44.1 but the download is a pleasure to listen to.

Why don't they make all CDs available this way.  I know I will not listen to the CD version again.  I convert to AIFF as well (as was the CD rip).

To my mind this recording is a perfect example of why CD is hobbled by the music industry.  Either that or 24 bit is clearly technically and audibly superior to 16 bit. 

You get 3 more tracks on the download also

Get the HD tracks version
Posted on: 07 October 2012 by Mike Hughes
Love the album but not interested in downloads or extra tracks. Good article in the Grauniad recently about how record companies are currently vandalising the idea of there ever being a definitive version of an album.
Posted on: 07 October 2012 by Briz Vegas
I will have to check it out. Basically they want to sell all versions. Although everyone has a computer, not everyone has decent playback. I always though you flagged the " best" version with price. Of course best may come from many perspectives, best cover art, best extras, version with most longevity or collectibility. For some of us it's the most listenable version.
Posted on: 08 October 2012 by J.N.

Thanks for the reminder Briz. Beth was sounding good on The Bob Harris Show t'other night.

 

What a lovely simple cover shot on the CD. And she's a Norwich girl.

 

John.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by chris2000

What site are you using to buy the HD tracks off of? Now that I've finally been through the process of ripping all of my old CDs I'm interested in starting to collect some direct download HD albums.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by winkyincanada

Downloading it now.