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This, but deeper / more masterful
If you like Black Acid Soul, you need I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone as a deeper next step because Same fearless vocal presence — the ancestral depth behind Black Acid Soul.
Nina Simone
Same fearless vocal presence — the ancestral depth behind Black Acid Soul.
Confidence 0% · seed
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This, but it rewards my gear
If you like Black Acid Soul, you need Voodoo by D'Angelo when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because Voodoo by D'Angelo — nearer imaging/midrange profile with stronger fidelity signals than Black Acid Soul.
D'Angelo
Voodoo by D'Angelo — nearer imaging/midrange profile with stronger fidelity signals than Black Acid Soul.
- Shared genres: soul
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +5
Confidence 95% · sonic
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Joni Mitchell
Blue by Joni Mitchell — nearer detail/soundstage profile with stronger fidelity signals than Black Acid Soul.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: +10
- Closest sonic facets: detail/soundstage
Confidence 83% · sonic
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club — nearer detail/bass profile with stronger fidelity signals than Black Acid Soul.
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Hi-Fi Score delta: -5
- Closest sonic facets: detail/bass
Confidence 83% · sonic
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