Warner Music Group continues to roll out 4.0 audio mixes of classic albums
Rhino excitedly presents a new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases, extending its Quadio series of premier reissues beloved by audiophiles everywhere. Following scarcity for over five decades, four seminal albums have now been digitized and preserved from their original analog four-track Quad mixes. This latest cohort of classics consists of Foghat’s 1974 Energized and J. Geils Band’s 1973 Bloodshot, along with Jefferson Starship’s Dragon Fly from 1974, and the highly requested The Doobie Brothers’ Toulouse Street from 1972.
Quadraphonic sound, or 4.0 surround sound, utilizes four audio channels connected to four speakers positioned at the corners of a listening space. The multi-tracked audio is mixed dimensional, immersing the listener in an expansive soundscape. The collection is available as Blu-ray discs with a quadraphonic and 192/24 stereo mix. Currently exclusive to Rhino.com and select Warner Music Group stores worldwide, each title retails for $24.98, with a bundle of all four available for $79.98.
Foghat made big waves with Energized when it landed on January 6, 1974. It eventually reached the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 and boasted hits such as “Honey Hush” and “That’ll Be The Day.” It garnered a gold certification from the RIAA.
The world formally met Jefferson Starship with the release of the group’s debut, Dragon Fly, in October of 1974. Tunes like “Ride The Tiger” and “Hyperdrive” only reaffirmed the inimitable chemistry and power of the creative union shared by Grace Slick and Paul Kanter following their six years together in Jefferson Airplane. Produced by the band and Larry Cox, it surged to No. 11 on the Billboard 200.
Worcester, MA powerhouse J. Geils Band leveled up with their breakthrough Bloodshot. Released on April 12, 1973, it vaulted to No. 10 on the Billboard 200. Powered by Peter Wolf’s seismic vocals and the late J. Geils’s fiery guitar, it yielded the fan favorites “Give It To Me” and “(Ain’t Nothin’ But a) House Party,” among others.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees The Doobie Brothers hit their stride on sophomore full-length Toulouse Street. After landing in July 1972, it climbed to No. 21 on the Billboard 200. It also took flight as the first album to showcase a solid two-drummer foundation with the addition of Michael Hossack accompanying John Hartman. Among many highlights, opener “Listen To The Music” ranks among their most popular material, generating a staggering 622 million Spotify streams and counting.
Foghat – Energized
1. Honey Hush
2. Step Outside
3. Golden Arrow
4. Home In My Hand
5. Wild Cherry
6. That’ll Be The Day
7. Fly By Night
8. Nothin’ I Won’t Do
Jefferson Starship – Dragonfly
1. Ride The Tiger
2. That’s For Sure
3. Be Young You
4. Caroline
5. Devils Den
6. Come To Life
7. All Fly Away
8. Hyperdrive
J. Geils Band – Bloodshot
1. (Ain’t Nothin’ But A) House Party
2. Make Up Your Mind
3. Back To Get Ya
4. Struttin’ With My Baby
5. Don’t Try To Hide It
6. Southside Shuffle
7. Hold Your Loving
8. Start All Over Again
9. Give It To Me
Doobie Brothers – Toulouse Street
1. Listen To The Music
2. Rockin’ Down The Highway
3. Mamaloi
4. Toulouse Street
5. Cotton Mouth
6. Don’t Start Me To Talkin’
7. Jesus Is Just Alright
8. White Sun
9. Disciple
10. Snake Man
