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Ready to elevate your music listening experience? 
Our Deezer Rock editor share his top 5 must-hear albums in HiFi. Don’t miss these standout picks!

 

Each of these albums showcases the immense benefits of HiFi streaming. If you haven't experienced them in HiFi quality yet, you're in for a treat! Turn up the volume and let's check out the Top 5 albums our editor recommend to play in HiFi quality. 🎧

Haven’t ever used the HiFi playback option on Deezer and want to know how? - take a look at our guide.

 

Alice in Chains - Dirt
 


As we delve into the lush production and raw emotion of Alice in Chains’ seminal album Dirt, the experience in HiFi audio brings new dimensions to this grunge masterpiece, undoubtedly elevating the listening experience. 

Tracks such as "Junkhead" and "Dirt" take on a new life in HiFi, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the textures and layers that make up Alice in Chains' distinctive sound.

If you’re a fan of grunge or simply appreciate high-quality music production, revisiting Dirt in HiFi is an experience not to be missed. 
 

Depeche Mode - Violator
 


Released on March 19, 1990, Violator is an example of immaculate production, deep textures, and themes that still resonate today. Whether you're a longtime fan or exploring Depeche Mode for the first time, this album in hi-fi will take your auditory senses on a delightful journey.

With its impeccable production, profound lyrics, and iconic tracks Violator in hi-fi remains an electrifying experience that transcends time, making it a must-listen for any audiophile. Let us know your favourite tracks and if you felt the difference between standard and hi-fi audio.
 

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
 


Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is an album that has stood the test of time, and listening to it in HiFi elevates the experience to an entirely new level. One of the best-selling albums of all time, Rumours is not just a collection of songs but a compelling story of love, heartbreak, and resilience, woven into every lyric and melody.

Listening to "Rumours" in HiFi is a unique experience, each element from the harmonies to the instrumentation becoming more vivid and three-dimensional. Songs like “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way” feel sharper and fuller, making this legendary album even more unforgettable.

 

Porcupine Tea - In Absentia
 


Porcupine Tree's In Absentia is not just an album—it's a journey; one that deserves to be experienced in HiFi quality. Released in 2002, this progressive rock masterpiece is a testament to the band's talent and Steven Wilson's meticulous attention to detail.

The intricate guitar work, lush harmonies, and layered sounds reveal their full complexity in high definition. Songs like “Blackest Eyes” and “Trains” come to life, each instrument ringing clear and full of emotion.
For progressive rock fans, In Absentia in HiFi is a journey through sound that’s exhilarating and deeply satisfying.

 

Type O Negative – October Rust
 


The realm of gothic metal has a few seminal albums, but October Rust by Type O Negative is unquestionably among them. Released in 1996, this album has stood the test of time as an essential listen for fans of dark, poetic musical exploration.

The dynamic range in HiFi brings out the true essence of each track. Tracks like Be My Druidess and Burnt Flowers Fallen showcase the band's ability to navigate through soft, melancholic verses to booming, robust choruses without losing the emotional depth. Steele’s baritone voice is a defining feature of the band’s sound, and HiFi does it full justice, making the lyrical content more impactful. 

Even if you’ve already heard October Rust, experiencing it in HiFi is almost like hearing it again for the first time - so what are you waiting for?


Tell us what your favourite albums are and if you felt the difference between standard audio and hi-fi audio. 

 

Great shout with Rumours - what an album.


What an amazing selection, @Jaime.Deezer! 🎶👏

I totally agree with the experts—each album offers a unique and enriching experience in HiFi.

From Rumours with its unforgettable harmonies to the melancholic depth of October Rust, listening to these productions in high fidelity truly transforms the way we experience music.

These classics really deserve this spotlight!


 

 

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Album with great Hi Fi quality 

I recommend to listen :
1. In the Heat of the Night
2. Heart 'n' Soul
3. Music and Lights
5. Just an Illusion

 


Useful article. I added those albums to my playlist but this is my favourite 

https://deezer.com/album/260542

The HiFi quality is amazing and it’s sound very clear in my Sonos speakers when I play it loud 🎃


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