By Wade Meredith • Published in Weekly Track — Apr 2, 2025 That Real Full Moon Black Magic Lose Control by Teddy Swims is a raw, aching vocal tour de force blending R&B and funk/soul sensibilities to make something special.
Weekly Track "Lisztomania" by Phoenix Lisztomania starts with a click and a piano chord, then the whole thing lifts. It's crisp and airy. Nothing is buried. This pop confection rewards a system that can separate midrange detail.
Weekly Track "Wicked Game" by Daisy Gray Daisy Gray's cover of Wicked Game strips the original to its bones. It's a beautiful dynamics showcase for hifi systems with midrange control and a low noise floor.
Weekly Track "Sledgehammer (2012 Remaster)" by Peter Gabriel The 2012 remaster of Sledgehammer puts the horn section in your lap. That opening hit is all brass and breath, tight and forward. The texture on the snare is wildly good and never gets lost in the mix.
Weekly Track "Forgot About Dre" by Dr. Dre & Eminem The crass swagger here is weapons-grade. Synth stabs and high hat ride nimbly on top of an iconic west coast hip-hop bass groove that is equal parts chill and threatening AF.