Let’s talk about the technicals. The original CD pressing of Raindancing was notorious for a brittle high-end and a congested low-mid. This 2016 remaster—available in lossless FLAC—is a revelation:
Engineered from the original analogue master tapes (not a digital clone), the 2016 remaster restores the headroom lost in the 1987 cut. In FLAC format, you hear: Alison Moyet - Raindancing -Deluxe 2016- -FLAC-
For many, the most historically significant aspect of Raindancing is the inclusion of "That Ole Devil Called Love" and the extended mix of "Is This Love?" This collaboration with Stock Aitken Waterman placed Moyet in the same studio environment that birthed hits for Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley. Let’s talk about the technicals
In the FLAC format, the production nuances of the SAW tracks become fascinating to analyze. You can hear the distinct "clank" of the 80s drum machines and the layered backing vocals that defined the Hit Factory sound. However, Moyet’s voice ensures In the landscape of 1980s British pop, few
In the landscape of 1980s British pop, few voices command as much respect as Alison Moyet. While her debut solo album, Alf, is often cited as her defining masterpiece, her 1987 sophomore effort, Raindancing, stands as a fascinating document of an artist navigating the pressures of fame and the evolving sound of the decade. In 2016, Music On Vinyl and Sony Legacy gave fans and audiophiles a reason to revisit the record with a comprehensive Deluxe Edition, released in high-quality FLAC audio formats for digital enthusiasts and heavyweight vinyl for collectors.
There are albums you listen to, and then there are albums you feel. Alison Moyet’s 1987 sophomore solo effort, Raindancing, firmly belongs in the latter category. And while the original vinyl and CD pressings have graced collections for decades, the 2016 Deluxe Edition—especially when heard in high-resolution FLAC—is a revelation.
Let’s dive into why this remastered gem deserves a spot on your hard drive (and in your ears).