Aerosmith/Rocks Original US Quadraphonic LP Ver.

The masterpiece “ROCKS” was one of the biggest hits of the 70s. Another version of the official work is now available. This work is a quadraphonic mix of the masterpiece “ROCKS”. In the 70s, several works were released in 4ch stereo, but in the case of AEROSMITH, three works were produced. “GET YOUR WINGS”, “TOYS IN THE ATTIC”, and “ROCKS”. These are not just 4ch, but completely different mixes. Some of them are only slightly different in balance, but there are sounds that were not included in the 2ch version, and sometimes completely different takes are used. Of course, since it was produced by the band itself at the time, the sense and completeness are not inferior to the 2ch version, and “another version of the masterpiece” is officially recorded. This work is such a quadraphonic “ROCKS”. It is the highest quality version. The quadraphonic version of AEROSMITH was released only on 8-track cassette and analog by COLUMBIA in the US at the time, but this work uses a mint copy of the original LP “PCQ 34165”. It was meticulously digitized by an overseas audiophile. This maniac is no ordinary person. Recently, our shop has been introducing many works that have been digitized from analog in the 70s, especially the early works of BLACK SABBATH and Jeff Beck’s “WIRED UK ORIGINAL LP” and “TRUTH: ORIGINAL UK LP MONO PRESSING”. This work was created by the same maniac who created those masterpieces. The quality is extraordinary. There is not a single needle crack, which is supposed to be the fate of analog transcription, and there is no sense of uneven rotation at all. Moreover, this maniac simply leaves the sound of the first playback exactly as it was, and does not process it after digitization. Nevertheless, the sound is perfectly reproduced, and it is far more realistic than the later official CD sound, and the sound is close to the master tape. In recent years, there has been a remarkable resurgence of analog overseas, and that is why the technology of analog reproduction has also evolved dramatically. This is the cutting edge sound. This work was also produced using such a process. Moreover, it is a quadraphonic mix that is completely different from the official CD. Although it is usually put into a 2ch stereo CD, you can enjoy a completely different sound world. Now, let’s introduce each song. SIDE A-1: ​​Back In The Saddle It’s completely different from the beginning! There is no horse neighing in the intro that was included in the official version, and the hoof sounds are loud. Of course, this is not a mistake, but clearly intended. The hoof sounds are panned as much as possible, and they run around in your head. This work is a regular 2ch stereo CD, but the effect is still overwhelming. I would recommend you to enjoy it with headphones. In addition to the sound effects, the band’s performance is far more three-dimensional. Pay particular attention to the guitar at “2:48”. It’s a sudden attack from an unexpected direction, and it takes your breath away. The intention of the band, which was flat on the official CD, is clearly engraved. SIDE A-2: Last Child The most different song is “Last Child”. The vocal mix and fade balance are different from the intro, but it’s a completely different take. It’s a completely different track with different lyrics. The three-dimensional feel of “Home sweet home!” and “Stand up!”, which seem to be sung towards the main vocal, is also striking. SIDE A-3: Rats In The Cellar The street sound effect that sounds in the intro is longer, and a completely different sound is also included. The three-dimensional feel of the vocals in this song is amazing. It’s like two Stevens are talking to each other from different positions. The official CD also has a conversation, but the feeling is completely different. If you compare it to a stage, the official CD feels like two people singing with one microphone, and this work feels like they’re talking to each other from both ends of the stage. SIDE A-4: Combination SIDE B-1: Sick As A Dog This song is not that different, and the stereo feeling is similar to the regular CD. At this point, you realize how good the sound of the original LP is. I’m always worried about the difference in the mix, but the amazing thing about this work is the sound itself. Even with the exact same mix, the sound is much more natural, and you can fully enjoy the freshness of the original LP that is close to the master tape. … and just when you feel at ease (?), the guitar solo and chorus take you by surprise. The guitar comes in with a completely different pan from the regular CD, floating around in your head. The chorus also cuts in from an unexpected direction, saying “Sick as a dog!!” Quadraphonics are amazing after all! SIDE B-2: Nobody’s Fault This one also has a great three-dimensional feel. In the intro, two guitars fly from the left and right, and the piano and sound effects in the song also stir up your brain. What was just a plain sound on the regular CD is now full of energy. Even more amazing is the guitar solo. It flies all over the place, and there is no positioning. It’s as if Joe Perry is using the art of doppelganger. This processing is not just flashy. The floating stereo feeling is dazzling and trippy, and it suits the 70’s sound very well. It’s like listening to PINK FLOYD. SIDE B-3: Get The Lead Out The colorful stereo feeling is vivid in quadraphonic, but “Get The Lead Out” is the exact opposite. On the regular CD, the guitar in the intro fades in and pans from right to left, but this work has neither fade nor pan. However, it is not that it lacks three-dimensionality. There are sound effects that match the beat during the song, and you can clearly feel this. On the regular CD, sounds that are difficult to understand because they are confused with instrument sounds come from a different direction, and you often discover “I didn’t know there was such a sound!” Of course, the guitar solo is as dazzling as ever. SIDE B-4: Lick and a Promise It’s not just the guitar that floats. This song starts with a series of snare hits, but in this album, it spins and spins. What’s even more amazing is the huge cheers. This song has live-like cheers layered on in the second half, but on the official CD, only the “waaaa” at the beginning is loud, and it quickly becomes quiet. However, on this album, the cheers are recorded louder after that, and it naturally leads to the chorus part of “Na, na, na♪”. This mood is the best! On the official CD, it’s inevitable that you’ll wonder “What sound is that?”, but with this album, you can clearly feel the concert. It’s a mix that clearly conveys the band’s intentions. SIDE B-5: Home Tonight This song isn’t particularly flashy, but it’s still more dynamic than the official CD. The band’s performance has a dynamism that is appropriate for a grand finale, and the singing is realistic as it accompanies the song. There are no sloppy tricks, but you can see how serious they are about quadraphonics. They don’t just say, “Is it okay to change something?” They boldly change the songs that are better and don’t do meaningless things with songs that don’t need it. They explore the possibilities of quadraphonics with a proper aesthetic as a work. This is truly “another masterpiece” and “the ROCKS that AERO wanted to make.” This is the best album ever, meticulously digitized by an audiophile who is obsessed with analog transcription of such quadraphonic mixes. This is a rare masterpiece that not only captures the sound of the master tape, but also the band’s true feelings of “I wanted to make this kind of album.” Taken from the Original US Quadraphonic LP(Columbia, PCQ 34165) (34:58) 1. Back In The Saddle 2. Last Child 3. Rats In The Cellar 4. Combination 5. Sick As A Dog 6. Nobody’s Fault 7. Get The Lead Out 8. Lick And A Promise 9. Home Tonight