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White Lion - 1987 - Pride.7 81768-2.flac [upd] 📥

Audio File Report

  • A true CD-rip FLAC shows a hard cutoff at 22.05 kHz (Nyquist frequency for 44.1kHz sampling).
  • Any FLAC with a cutoff at 16 kHz or 20 kHz was likely upconverted from MP3.

After a little-noticed debut (Fight to Survive, 1985), White Lion signed with Atlantic Records and entered the studio with producer Michael Wagener (known for his work with Dokken, Metallica, and Skid Row). The result was Pride, released in May 1987. White Lion - 1987 - Pride.7 81768-2.flac

  • Best playback setup: Use a decent DAC or high-quality headphones/speakers. The FLAC will reveal reverb tails and subtle dynamics that MP3s might smear.
  • What to listen for: acoustic guitar warmth and string vibrato on ballads; interplay between rhythm and lead guitars; the degree of ambience and plate reverb on vocals; transient snap of snare and cymbals; stereo placement of backing vocals and harmonies.
  • Restoration and mastering caveats: Some ‘80s masters were EQ’d for radio and loudness—expect boosted highs and compressed mids at times. A good FLAC rip preserves these choices so listeners can evaluate the record as it was released; audiophiles may prefer remasters or remixes, but original rips capture the historical artifact.

Most digital versions and original CDs (like the one indicated by your catalog number 81768-2) contain the following 10 tracks: Lonely Nights Don't Give Up Sweet Little Loving Lady of the Valley All You Need Is Rock 'n' Roll All Join Our Hands When the Children Cry Audio File Report

Track 7 ("Lady of the Valley"): Often listed with a printed time of 3:15, though the actual track length is approximately 5:15. A true CD-rip FLAC shows a hard cutoff at 22

  • White Lion's "Pride" album, released in 1987, is a notable work in the band's discography.
  • This track, in particular, showcases the band's [insert genre/style] sound.

The "Loudness Wars" Bypass: Modern remasters often compress the audio to make it sound louder, which can flatten the nuances of the performance. Collectors often seek out files sourced from the original 1987 CD pressings (like 81768-2) because they offer a more natural, "breathable" soundstage.

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