Quote Originally Posted by Slosh

Of course, that doesn't mean most of the '08 albums I have aren't worth buying. Maybe I'm just becoming a little too jaded.
Don't you say this every year?

Just got back from the audioshack with a gaggle of goodies. "Rooks" is spinning right now and I must say it's been awhile since I've listened to a collection of modern tunes that displayed so many characteristics of, well, real, thought-provoking music. Dynamics?-yes; PRaT?-yes. It is a slower paced affair and that's fine as it serves well to show off some of the special flourishes and thoughts within.

Right now I'm a bit captivated.

As an aside, I can't imagine this sounding as good on anything less than a fullrange system. There is some deep bass extension on occasion.