Ultimate test of bass - Lana del Rey's A&W


I've been listening a lot to the excellent new Album from Lana del Rey.  One track really stands out, and that's A&W

Besides its brilliance, the bass in the last two minutes of it is quite staggering.  I mean, even at low volumes whenever I play it I'm half expecting my neighbours to be hammering on my front door.

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For some other great bass & a great album too, check out on Qobuz the expanded, 2019 remix of The Band's first album (brown cover just called The Band). The whole thing is great & much of it sounds excellent but the bass drum & bass guitar on the "Up on Cripple Creek" is outstanding! Big, tight, loud & may push many systems probably beyond where they want to go happily up loud. Levon Helm's kit is right there in front of you surrounded by some very nice subtle guitar & keyboard work & almost spooky vocal harmonies that also show some great width & depth. 

My system w/ big horns & a good tube amp really shines w/ music like this which is why I have it. So fun!

Service:  Quobuz

Album:  Wood

Arrist:  Brian Bromberg

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My reference for bass management...

The acoustic jazz album "Soular Energy" by The Ray Brown Trio " is phenomenal. Especially the track  Take the "A" Train.

Bruce

@jonwolfpell - The Band's first album was 'Music From Big Pink' - 'The Band' with the brown cover was their 2nd album.