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Elvis Presley: That's The Way It Is (SICP 4498 Blue Spec CD)

Overview:

'That's The Way It Is' is a live album by Elvis Presley, originally released in 1970. This particular edition features the album remastered on a blue-spec CD, which is known for its enhanced sound quality.

Sound Quality:

The blue-spec mastering process results in an exceptional listening experience. The audio is crisp, clear, and detailed, with a wide soundstage and excellent dynamic range. Presley's vocals are present and powerful, while the backing band is well-defined and balanced.

Performance:

The live performances captured on this album showcase Elvis at his peak. His vocals are soulful and emotive, soaring through crowd-pleasing renditions of: 'I Just Can't Help Believin', 'Twenty Days And Twenty Nights', 'How The Web Was Woven', 'Patch It Up', 'Mary In The Morning', 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', 'I've Lost You', 'Just Pretend', 'Stranger In The Crowd', 'The Next Step Is Love' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'

The band provides strong support, delivering energetic and polished arrangements.

Song Selection:

The album features a well-curated setlist that includes the poignant closing rendition of 'I Just Can't Help Believin',' the album offers a captivating journey through Presley's musical legacy.

Overall Impression:

'That's The Way It Is' on blue-spec CD is a definitive live album that captures Elvis Presley at his best. The remastered audio provides an immersive listening experience, and the performances are simply outstanding. This album is a must-have for any Elvis Presley fan, and a testament to his enduring musical appeal.

I purchased the original, the legacy and the blue-spec versions of this CD. The sound quality of the blue-spec over the standard red laser is just amazing and well worth the money. Songs such as 'Mary In The Morning' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' sound more amazing than on the standard CD.

It seems that with red laser a lot of the instrumental is lost, but because blue-spec allows for more detail to be burned to the disc, a lot of this lost instrumental is now available, and the instrumental on these two songs is mind blowing. As always Japanese CDs come with a stunning Obi wrap.

Tracks

01 - I Just Can't Help Believin'
02 - Twenty Days And Twenty Nights
03 - How The Web Was Woven
04 - Patch It Up
05 - Mary In The Morning
06 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
07 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
08 - I've Lost You
09 - Just Pretend
10 - Stranger In The Crowd
11 - The Next Step Is Love
12 - Bridge Over Troubled Water