Return To Forever – Romantic Warrior

Be warned it says 2011 DSD master used but its the exact same mastering as on the 1999 re issue

An awesome pressing sounding immaculate. I have nothing to complain about.

I can only concur that this is an excellent pressing! ...and bass heavy.

One of my all time favorite fusion jazz CD's. If you like jazz, this is a must have! 4 awesome musicians at once, doesn't get much better!

I didn't see an exact match for the version I have. The most unique feature that I didn't see listed anywhere is the runout on side B that reads "BL 34076-1AC." It also has COLUMBIA NY etched into the runout as well as having a barcode in the upper right hand corner of the backside of the cover. Anybody have any insight? I did a separate google but wasn't very successful but I'm still fairly new to vinyl so I could be missing something. Thanks

Great pressing, as per MOV/RI usual standards. Mastering is very decent if nothing truly special. Would a NM OG sound any better? Well I bet it wont be as silent!

Personally i would LOVE a full AAA remastered version of Where Have I Known You Before.... let it happen Polydor!

Mine needed a cleaning but after that it's crystal clear sound. Great record!

this is NOT a hybrid SACD, it is single layer. FYI.

can anyone tell me if this is a hybrid SACD?

The players on this release are definitely at peak form! I consider this record one of the pinnacles in Jazz rock fusion. The member each contributed compositions that are complex and beautiful, inspired solos and superb fills. Chick Corea, as usual adds perfect cool and blistering moments, Al DiMeola is a master of phrasings, and his leads here are just awesome. Stanley Clarke's typical virtuoso bass playing is incredible and inspiring. Lenny White brings his usual high energy jazz funk grooves. Romantic Warrior was laid down over 40 years ago and remains to this day, a diamond. Most of the material remains fresh sounding and vital but it's fine art that has shed it's age shows how incredible well done jazz fusion can be. It's a jazz/ jazz fusion fan must-have. Excellent original recordings can be had very reasonably as can well executed reissues.