Holly Cole – Temptation [Stereo] (Classic Records Clarity Vinyl 45 RPM Series Single-Sided 45 RPM Clarity SV-P II Box Set Edition)

(AAA) — Lacquers cut from the original analog master tapes by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

(Note: While Discogs credits Doug Sax as the mastering engineer on this edition, this Stereophile article clarifies that Sax mastered the Classic 33 edition and Grundman mastered the Classic 45 edition.)

Holly Cole
Temptation, 45rpm 200gm Clarity Vinyl, Eight Disc Set
Blue Note
JP 5003-45-200G-CLARITY
$100.00 MSRP

Released December 11, 2009
Listed in Jazz

Over the past decade, new talents such as Cassandra Wilson, Patricia Barber, and Holly Cole have redefined the world of female jazz vocals. Cole’s Temptation, a 1995 Blue Note release, is her musical tribute to the writings of Tom Waits. Besides being a superb audiophile recording (perfect in every production detail, from the rendering of Cole’s amazing voice to the incredibly natural sound captured by producer Craig Street’s team), this album has garnered kudos for her interpretation of Waits? unique compositions. Standouts include a catchy version of Jersey Girl, which made it onto a number of radio playlists, and a rendition of The Briar and the Rose, brilliantly augmented by the Canadian Brass. Also included are Take Me Home, Train Song, Temptation, Falling Down, Invitation to the Blues, Frank’s Theme, Little Boy Blue, I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, Tango ‘til They’re Sore, The Heart of Saturday Night, Soldier’s Things, I Want You and Good Old World. This beautiful sounding recording is available for the first time on Classic Records 200g Clarity Vinyl at 45rpm as an eight single sided discs box set.

(Above description from ClassicRecords.com)