Audiophile Masters Volume XI

Wasn't sure a covers album could hold up next to the originals, but the mastering here is genuinely impressive — the vocals sit clean and warm without any harshness on the high end. It's become my go-to disc for testing new gear, and the track sequencing flows better than the last volume.

Track six alone justifies the whole album — the acoustic guitar has this warm, woody texture that made me stop what I was doing. I've played it through twice on headphones and keep catching little details in the background vocals.

Wasn't sure a covers collection could top the first one, but the pressing quality here is genuinely impressive — dead quiet vinyl with vocals that just float. The stripped-back take on track four alone was worth the price.