1995 Maverick/Reprise Records; First Pressing
Mastered by Chris Bellman
Lacquer cut by Ludwig Hümmler
Clarity: 4.5
Dynamics: 4.5
Tonality/Balance: 4.5
Soundstage/Image: 4.5
Pressing: 4.5
Recently snagged this unopened pressing in a large Estate collection. I just had to hear this cut especially after reading such disparate reviews. And my response is WOW!!! I'm not sure what others are complaining about because this soundstage is GIGANTIC. This is bright and hot with a nice tight low-end. The X-acto like detail just attacks from the tweeters. Alanis' voice is strident and powerful and in front of the mix. This is much more assertive and unfatiguing than the CD especially at high volume, which is cranked to 11 as I type this. Highest recommendation.
Final Grade: 4.5