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Albums like Teen Dream
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This, but deeper / more masterful
If you like Teen Dream, you need Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer as a deeper next step because Level up via bass/midrange: Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer after Teen Dream.
Hans Zimmer
Level up via bass/midrange: Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer after Teen Dream.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +18
- Same era (±8y): 2010 → 2014
Confidence 91% · sonic
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Buena Vista Social Club
Level up via bass/midrange: Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club after Teen Dream.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +21
- Closest sonic facets: bass/midrange
Confidence 83% · sonic
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This, but it rewards my gear
If you like Teen Dream, you need Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — nearer midrange/bass profile with stronger fidelity signals than Teen Dream.
Brian Eno
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — nearer midrange/bass profile with stronger fidelity signals than Teen Dream.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +36
- Closest sonic facets: midrange/bass
Confidence 83% · sonic
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Joni Mitchell
Blue by Joni Mitchell — nearer bass/midrange profile with stronger fidelity signals than Teen Dream.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +36
- Closest sonic facets: bass/midrange
Confidence 83% · sonic
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Lady Blackbird
Black Acid Soul by Lady Blackbird — nearer bass/detail profile with stronger fidelity signals than Teen Dream.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +26
- Closest sonic facets: bass/detail
Confidence 83% · sonic
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More gateway starts
- If you like Aja — Steely Dan
- If you like The Dark Side of the Moon — Pink Floyd
- If you like Ambient 1: Music for Airports — Brian Eno
- If you like Random Access Memories — Daft Punk
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