: Noted for its "groovy bass" and "unexpected middle section," this track benefits from the superior low-end response found in lossless audio. Where to Find it
Tidal offers "HiFi" and "HiRes Plus" tiers. If you search for "Vanessa Carlton Be Not Nobody" on Tidal, the "Master" quality (MQA, a form of FLAC) is available.
Vanessa Carlton is a classically trained pianist. The centerpiece of this album, "A Thousand Miles," relies entirely on the decay of piano strings and the resonance of the room. In a lossy MP3, the stereo imaging flattens, and the high-end sparkle of the piano turns into a muddy "swish." In , you hear the hammers hitting the strings. For the "Top" track (slang for the best or most popular song), FLAC is non-negotiable for serious listening.