Liner notes copy (short): This deluxe edition of Raindancing collects the original 1987 studio album alongside rare B-sides, extended mixes and previously unreleased studio outtakes. Remastered for clarity, the bonus disc showcases alternate versions and live recordings that capture Alison Moyet’s vocal depth and the era’s lush production.
The choice of the FLAC format for this assessment is vital. Raindancing was recorded digitally, a common practice in the mid-80s, and often suffered from the early limitations of digital recording (often described as "brittle" or "cold").
A word of caution to the digital collector: Because the 2016 Deluxe Edition is out of print physically (the 2CD set fetches high prices on Discogs), many turn to digital stores.
Jimmy Iovine’s "understated" but polished production is preserved with greater dynamic range.
Liner notes copy (short): This deluxe edition of Raindancing collects the original 1987 studio album alongside rare B-sides, extended mixes and previously unreleased studio outtakes. Remastered for clarity, the bonus disc showcases alternate versions and live recordings that capture Alison Moyet’s vocal depth and the era’s lush production.
The choice of the FLAC format for this assessment is vital. Raindancing was recorded digitally, a common practice in the mid-80s, and often suffered from the early limitations of digital recording (often described as "brittle" or "cold"). Alison Moyet - Raindancing -Deluxe 2016- -FLAC-
A word of caution to the digital collector: Because the 2016 Deluxe Edition is out of print physically (the 2CD set fetches high prices on Discogs), many turn to digital stores. Liner notes copy (short): This deluxe edition of
Jimmy Iovine’s "understated" but polished production is preserved with greater dynamic range. Raindancing was recorded digitally, a common practice in