Jack Johnson's Debut Album Brushfire Fairytales Remastered and Available in 16 bit / 48 kHz Lossless Download

<i>As a mac user, any reason to download in FLAC and convert to ALAC vs. just downloading it in ALAC in the first place since the site offers both choices?</i><br />

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Only if your player of choice uses FLAC.<br />

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I use Itunes and PM and would be converting the FLAC to ALAC with Max anyway so it looks like I can just get the ALAC version to begin with. Thanks.

Chris,<br />

Thanks. I needed to google Jack Johnson and listen to the music a bit to know what you meant. His wikipedia notes puts him as a solid citizen and his music is second to none.<br />

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I am still bit dissapointed with the industry putting the download version of the music at the same rate as the CD. The only advantage we seems to have gained is to have a set of digital music which will physically never breakdown, skip, etc. Well! loose some, gain some...

Wow Chris this recording sounds great. The drums and the percussion's sound so real,just goes to show you what 16/48 can sound like when done right. Thanks for the heads up. Sam

Always enjoy the occasional JJ here and there, especially when something lighthearted is needed, it has a very soothing effect on me. First time I heard this was at a deserted beach bar somewhere in the Phi Phi islands southern Thailand. With a nice cold beer and the sea breeze this music (besides reggae) was absolutely a perfect fit.<br />

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Will definitely check this out and hope the rest of his catalogue gets a similar treatment!

Hello Chris,<br />

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Thanks for sharing the link. I've purchased the FLAC just now. Can't wait to hear it!<br />

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-- David<br />

Hi Chris<br />

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Just downloaded the Flac and converted to AIFF as I do for all my listening files.<br />

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Not only does it sound good but as a Brit it cost me just £8.19 which is exceptional value for money.<br />

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Regards,<br />

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Neil

Yes... But how does it compare to a copy of the original CD?

Hi Eloise<br />

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Sorry, I don't own a copy of the original CD so I can't offer a comparison. I just bought this on Chris's recommendation.<br />

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Chis does say in his review that it makes the original sound like it was recorded in a tin can.............I interpreted this to mean it is significantly better.<br />

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Neil.

Thanks for the heads up on this Chris! I have been waiting for these recordings to get the remaster treatment. Before I downloaded I was disappointed it was only 16/48 and not higher, but after downloading and listing, these recordings are AWESOME. So much better then the original. Downloaded the ALAC, and have yet to convert to AIFF. Wonder if there will be much of a difference.

Thanks Chris! Will check this one out for sure.<br />

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I'm a big JJ fan. Got to fly to Waikiki to see him in an outdoor concert under the stars, it was magical :-)<br />

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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Xylophone in Flake is actually the steel drums.<br />

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Cheers,<br />

Jay

Hi Jay - I'm envious! I'd love to see him in Hawaii. <br />

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I did some research before writing to article. It seems like others think it's a Xylophone as do I. Do you have the physical CD liner notes handy? That may be our definitive answer.

Hi Jay - I stand corrected. You are correct it's a steel drum. Thanks so much!

Hi Chris,<br />

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I'm at work, but just checked JJ's web site for liner notes. Found this listed:<br />

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"Tommy Jordan-steel drums on Flake<br />

appears coutesy of Luaka Bop Inc." <br />

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Jay

Great find Jay :~)

+1 on the recommendation. Much thanks -- keep them coming!

Chris, I had no clue about this until your heads up. Thanks alot for this. Sounds great and quite an improvement over the original recording. Your description of the original with the tin can is on point. 75 and sunny without a cloud in the sky here today in Nashville, TN. Perfect music fit for today.

I see today that Jack Johnson's debut album has been remastered by Bernie Grundman and made available for download at 16 bit / 48 kHz. I also found that on eclassical.com, most of what they call "FLAC 24s" from BIS are issued at at 24 bit / 44.1 kHz.<br />

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My question is, why wouldn't these be issued at 24 bit, in the first example, and 48, 88, 96 or above kHz in the second example? I don't see the point in limiting them.<br />

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Thanks,<br />

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Allen Scott<br />

Wow, I totally agree with the high praises of this album. Never heard of JJ before, so Thanks for sharing your find Chris! The recording does sound very good, and the music is awesome.<br />

But I agree, 24 bit would be nice.

Sounds fantastic on my PWD/Bridge!

Every song is like stripped down demo that sounds great as is, but with the addition of a few extra talented musicians and instrumentation it would be great. For example, on Flake, why not let the steel drum do more than tease? Let's hear that steel drum. <br />

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I bought it anyway. I guess part of the allure is the sparse percussion and clear, warm bass. It's something they can play at any small surfer bar. <br />

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I was thinking of a sophisticated Jimmy Buffet....

Thank you for the heads up. I purchased a single FLAC for trial. Yes it is recorded in very good audio quality but make sure this singer and the soft folk rock styling is to your liking before considering purchasing the album. The commenter who compared the music to that of Jimmy Buffett was accurate. YouTube has several samples for you to preview.

If you follow the link, you can actually listen to the entire album before purchasing it. Thanks for the link, Chris. I will download this tonight when I get home.

Thanks Chis for the heads up on a great sounding recording, I followed the link you provided, I hope you get something if we follow the link, I hope it is some contribution to thank you for starting this great site.