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Sea Change [Blu-ray Audio]

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Universal Music Group has gone back to the original master tapes to deliver fully uncompressed, high-resolution versions of many of your favorite albums on Blu-ray Pure Audio Disc. Mastered at 24bit/96kHz, Blu-Ray Pure Audio Discs deliver the sound the artists originally heard in the studio when these classic albums were recorded. Recordings are transferred from the original master tapes and delivered in high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio. No compression is utilized, and the sound quality is vastly superior to MP3 or standard CD. Features three separate choices of audio file format for playback: PCM 2.0, Dolby True HD, or DTS-HD Master Audio (5.1 available where noted). Your preferred audio format is chosen either by pressing the 'Audio' button on your Blu-Ray remote or via your onscreen menu display.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Language: : English
Product Dimensions : 5.31 x 7.24 x 0.43 inches; 2.82 Ounces
Manufacturer : Geffen
Original Release Date : 2013
Run time : 2 hours
Date First Available : October 10, 2013
Label : Geffen
ASIN : B00ELVVAG2
Number of discs : 1

Best Sellers Rank: #221,928 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #5,120 in Folk Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #5,766 in Indie Rock
- #155,307 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)

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Mark O carlson

A must have

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016

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I've always lusted after the original pressing of this album. I didn't buy it when released and now, at over $350 on the used market, it was out of my price range. That's why I was so elated when this reissue came out. Of course I was slightly skeptical that it wouldn't hold up to the original. I was wrong. This reissue on vinyl is absolutely sublime. One of the best sounding, if not the best sounding LP I've got. Becks voice floats in the room, the detail and separation are amazing, the strings are so nuanced. Not only that, it's simply just beautiful music. This is a must have for anyone who spins analog records and music fans alike. Worth every penny.

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Mark

Great artist, great sound - a perfect combination.

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015

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This review is specifically for the Blu-ray Pure Audio format. The Sea Change album itself is fantastic, as nearly every review will tell you.

I've loved Beck for years now and own nearly all of his albums that I can get my hands on in order to help support him. When it came to legitimately owning Sea Change, an album I've loved for years but never owned in a physical format, I wanted a better quality than a CD quality recording could give. I'm not a vinyl guy, so hi-res digital is the way to go for me.

First, a bit about my quest to actually find this:

Unfortunately the very well respected and much sought-after SACD version is out of print and super pricey now, and coupled with the fact that my my fat PS3 recently died - meaning no more SACD player - meant this was not the way to go for me. I only own about 1 or 2 other SACD's, and that format is obviously dying out - so I'm not going to buy a new player.

There is a gold pressed Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab CD version available as well, but its 'improved' sound quality is highly debatable, as it is still a redbook CD. Not worth $30+ to me.

On to HDtracks or some of their counterparts for a hi-res digital download.. worth a shot. They have it in 24/192, but of course - not for Canada currently! I'm not getting a VPN just for this, so that too was out.

Once I found out this album was on Blu-ray Pure Audio format, I figured I had to spring for it. I don't own any other Blu-ray Pure Audio discs as there is still such a limited selection, but I thought this would be the perfect way to try it out.

Unfortunately again, Amazon Canada did not carry this. (Ever wonder why music sales are declining? Keep making it easy to buy, record labels!!)

The U.S. side of course has it, so I bugged Amazon.ca about it a bit - and they said eventually .ca would carry it but if I wanted it sooner, I'd have to buy it from .com. So I waited a while... eventually .ca listed it, first with status 'Ships in 1-2 months', then 'Ships in 4-6 weeks' which also means 'if ever!').

During this time, I had a few other items on .com to order, so I finally decided to just take the hit of paying a bit more with exchange and duties. (That is what Christmas money is for, right?!).

When I got it home, I fired it up in my various modest systems - my home studio (2x KRK VXT6 & 10s sub, Steinberg UR44 24/192 interface/A&H Mixer + Beyerdynamic DT880s), my home theater 7.2 surround system (Onkyo 1007, outboard Emotiva XPA2 & XPA5 amps, Polk RtiA9 mains & 4x RTi8 surrounds, 2x SVS PB-13 subs, treated room), and my small 2.1 system upstairs (Onkyo TX-NR605, 2x Polk RTi8 & Klipsch CHT10 sub). I could certainly stand to upgrade some of these components to really wring out some detail in hi-res stuff; but that would cost a lot more for a relatively small jump in performance. For now I have quite a bit of bang-for-buck.

Each and every time I listened to this disc, I was transported anew to a world that is uniquely Beck's: Swirling, silky strings; crisp bass, plucked guitar strings that vibrate and twang, deeply affected vocals alongside incredible harmonies; synths & effects that pan, swoosh and lift you up - even when the sad songs bring you down. Amazing. I could easily get this over 100dB without straining my systems or my ears, and I hardly ever play music that loud. Every second was excellent. This disc has both PCM 2.0 and 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and 5.1 in 24bit/192kHz... so basically identical sound - but pick whichever you prefer, I guess. Either in surround or two channel, this album absolutely envelops you. Sometimes I couldn't tell the 2.0 from 5.1! It's so spacious and open.

For around 30 dollars give or take, this is worth it. Even if the disc is basically barebones (about 30GB of 50GB is used, plain one page menu, no other visuals - nor does it advertise any, but still). - the sound quality is amazing and therein lies the value. Even on my modest systems I can tell that I am hearing exactly what was intended and nothing else. This is worth it if you're a purist, and if you can put it to good use on a decent set-up or two. A warning though: you may get hooked on high-res and it might lead you to want to upgrade your system(s)!

Overall, 5 stars for the sound quality, and needless to say, 5 stars for this amazing album.

More music needs to exist like this - and it should be easier to purchase!

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Wonders

Sounds great on vinyl

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020

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I read a lot of the negative reviews on this album. After listening to this on vinyl I can't agree with any of them. It is not like the rest of his upbeat albums. He was definitely going through a tough time and like most artists it comes through in his work. If you want something like his other albums don't buy it. If you want to hear an artist be true to his state of mind at the time and pour his heart out on an album buy it. I appreciate what he did with this album. As far as sound quality I have no issues with it. The sound is dynamic and not a single pop or skip in my copy.

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Audio Engineer

The gold standard

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017

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The SACD mastering by Bob Ludwig is absolutely amazing. It is the reference CD for all other recording and mastering. My only complaint is sometimes the bass guitar has a little too much 150 Hz in the mix. Other than that, this mix is amazing, for an already-amazing album!

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Bijing

Melancholy gold

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016

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This is my favorite Beck album. I first listened to it after hearing "Lost Cause" on the radio and found it to be full of acoustic gems. This isn't to say that it's just a folksy album, however. The songs are very rich instrumentally as best illustrated by "Lonesome Tears." There's a common thread of beautiful sadness which is introduced in the first track, "The Golden Age," and runs throughout. The album isn't as off-the-wall as earlier Beck efforts, but there are moments of his unique weirdness. If you are looking for a happy, upbeat album full of bubbly songs, Sea Change is not for you. But if you like unique songs carefully balanced between sadness and hope, nestled in a bed of intricate tones and layered instruments, you will love it!

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ILikeAmazon

Enrapturing, Lugubrious but Understated; a Bit Derivative?

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2002

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I don't need to repeat the story about Beck's now gone girl friend as his muse...so let's concentrate on the album proper.
This latest Beck album combines diverse musical elements in a wholly satifying manner. First, he takes an artwork and subject cue from Bjork and, circa Homogenic, Bjork-atizes the cover and interior. Bjork, as you may know, wrote Homogenic after a bad breakup with a DJ boyfriend. But this is all Beck's brand of atmospherics (and his Radiohead famed producer's). Where Bjork's Homogenic evokes anger, Beck's Sea Change chooses resignation, and each song explores that theme to some extent. Second, I hear lots of Radiohead in the mix, which isn't surprising. I only occasionally get the sense of deliberate injection of that signature sound -- In one track "Lonesome Tears" I hear that mixed with some melodies reminiscent of the Beatle's Sergeant Peppers (the stairstep progressions). Maybe Beck had been playing "When I'm 64" and listened to the whole album. Third, Some of Beck's delivery reminds me of Rufus Wainwright's flat nasal detached vocals (listen to "Milk and Chocolate" from his Poses album and compare). Beck has absorbed a compelling mix of influences. Lastly, I hear Nirvana's "Something in the Way" from Nevermind in the delivery style, too. Listen to Kurt Cobain's vocals then listen to Beck's...similar, eh?
So, after that deconstruction, why should you buy this CD? If you like softer edge, more intelligent lyrics, more melodic vs. noise, instrospective rock, you'll like this album. Very well crafted. After listening to Sea Change, you might feel sorry for Beck's breakup.

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Wyvernred

A very Moving & deep Beck production!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2019

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Bought this cd off watching Beck live at the Union Chapel on Bbc4. Album Tracks I love are "The Golden Age" - lovely acoustic guitar", "Paper Tiger" "Guess I'm doing fine", "Lonesome tears" is quite haunting, my favourite is "Lost Cause" a beautiful acoustic song about doomed to fail relationships (hey - hasn't everybody been there before?;) , the rather depressing (but somewhat addictive) "It's all in your mind", and another one of my favourites "Sunday Sun", which really brings out Beck's wonderful and unique voice which has a wonderful piano piece in the song which gets me tapping away at a fake piano:)

This album is certainly a step up from Beck's previous album "Midnite Vultures" which is Disco and funky orientated - some would say that this album is rather depressing in places - but i believe this album is based on Beck's personal experiences - particularly "Lost Cause" which his split with his partner in his relationship hit beck hard - but this only brings a positive out of a negative in beck producing an absolutely wonderful song in the process for his fans and the neutrals alike - a definitely cult classic to own - I'm glad I bought mine;)

New Kid in Town

Relentlessly morose

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2019

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I finally bought this album after years of having heard it cited as one of his best, his 'Blood on the Tracks' etc. I knew it was not one of his perkier albums, but I thoroughly enjoyed 'Morning Phase' and always loved 'Mutations', so I thought - how much of a risk can this be?
It proved to be the first Beck album I have ever bought, that I could not bring myself to enjoy. Musically and lyrically, he sounds so relentlessly bummed out and sorry for himself, you literally either want to hit a bottle of whiskey or give Beck a good shaking and tell him - "come on Hansen, you will survive, life really isn't that bad!"

PandaBegs2Differ

Blu Ray Audio 5.1 Masterpiece

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2014

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Having bought the CD on release a decade ago and loving it ever since, I decided it would be worth investing in the Blu Ray to see if the 5.1 added anything. So often these things really are just hype, but in this case I don't think there is enough hyperbole to do the production justice. It is fantastic. Just an absolute aural joy. Really like listening to a different album almost as you pick up sounds you hadn't previously noticed. The separation through the speakers is perfect. I played it to a friend who also loves the album and after listening to the 5.1 he simply said "you realise you've spoiled it for me now". Doubtless he'll have a 5.1 set up soon :-)

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Leepy Lee

Good demo of Bluray Audio done well...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2014

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I've known this album very well having liked the CD for many years. The Bluray Audio was worth the purchase though. Unlike some Bluray Audios, this disc includes 2-channel and 5.1 mixes. The 5.1 mix is outstanding and uses all channels creatively. It's a shame this now long-existing format hasn't been more fully exploited by other labels.

I've noticed a lot of nuances to the recording that are lost completely on CD.
As much as I like the original album, if I'm honest it does tail off slightly toward the end, but curiously the sparkling quality held my attention throughout and I couldn't bring myself to stop the album before the end, which I tend to do with the CD.

Come on Universal (& Sony etc etc) pleeeeeeease release more 5.1 modern recordings on BD Audio not just classical, 60's jazz and 70's rock which may have had pretty dodgy masters in the first place.

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Machinehead

Thought provoking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2012

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Having not heard any new Beck since I bought Odelay on release, Sea Change was a surprise, a pleasant one. Much calmer than Loser or Odelay, and they are amongst my favourite music but still very much Beck. It presents another side of the artist, yet another layer to his talent and so evocative. Whereas Loser demands reaction and response, Sea Change is more like a persuasive proposition, leaving the listener floating until they orientate, until they establish the new perspective.
If you like Beck you won't be disappointed with Sea Change, it's like finding him again. Enjoy.

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