The standard digital master of An Awesome Wave is fairly compressed (in terms of dynamic range). This is typical for 2012 pop-influenced indie rock; it is designed to sound loud and punchy on earbuds and car radios. The high frequencies—especially the finger snaps in "Intro" and the hi-hats—can sound brittle or "glassy."
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Here’s a detailed write-up tailored for a music blog, forum post, or catalog listing. The standard digital master of An Awesome Wave
Do not bother with 24-bit FLAC if your playback chain is Bluetooth speakers or stock earbuds – the difference will be inaudible. altj an awesome wave 2012 24 bit flac vinyl