Kokoroko – Kokoroko

I was a bit anxious to get this variant since sonically there really isn't a need for one. The widely available OP is stellar already. Fortunately, they knocked it out of the park with this one as well. Sounds just as good on a RegaP3/hana sl.

If you need a colored variant, this is definitely a worthy addition. But it's a somewhat hard sell imo since the black one sounds immaculate and is likely much cheaper.

Stuart Hawkes (Metropolis Mastering) and Optimal Media, one word for both of you: bravo!

Perfect pressing, great mastering, I had way more fun listening to this on vinyl than on streaming (Tidal Master).

★★★★★

Pro-Ject X2
Audio-Technica AT-VM740ML (VTF 2.1 g)
Cambridge Alva Duo
Edifier S2000 Pro

dynamics and mastering and musicianship is first class on this EP.

I revisited this album after I ordered Kokoroko's new album. This album is so good with minimum noise with very good dynamics. I recommend listening to this album both with a speaker and with your headphone. Personally, I enjoyed the latter as sound separation was better for me with my headphone (I may need to change my speaker? lol) HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I can only further applaud the quality of this release, at least of my exemplar. It a zero-noise rich-sounding delight.

Beautifully recorded and silent vinyl. The brass is very rich sounding.

a great set of music. Really enjoy the EP and it is a great pressing as well (no noise on mine, dead flat). As many other reviews have mentioned, just terrific stuff.

How many times do I come back to this album so many times I fall in love with it. I wish everyone that every jazz vinyl sounded with such a full sound of bass, drums, guitar and a well-mixed, expressive brass section. Vocals and keyboards also great. Everything has its place here. Well, this album sounds brilliant !!

Sound quality is alright! Not hearing a big difference with the streaming version I'm afraid. The artwork from the cover is nice.

How about a CD release of music made for far...