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Albums like Blackstar
David Bowie · similar · level up · best sounding
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This, but it rewards my gear
If you like Blackstar, you need A Love Supreme by John Coltrane when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shared genres: jazz; Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless.
John Coltrane
A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shared genres: jazz; Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless.
- Shared genres: jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +10
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Wayne Shorter
Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter — Shared genres: jazz; Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless.
- Shared genres: jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +10
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Art Blakey
Moanin' by Art Blakey — Shared genres: jazz; Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless.
- Shared genres: jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +10
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