The late Cozy Powell played with a thunderous, Bonham-esque velocity. On “Stargazer” or “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the kick drum impact in FLAC has a physical presence (20Hz–40Hz sub-bass) that lossy codecs filter out to save bitrate.
The 16-track album, documented on AllMusic and Discogs , showcases the evolution of the band's sound. Rainbow - 1997 - The Very Best of Rainbow-FLAC-...
Unlike modern "loudness war" remasters, the 1997 tracks retain the breathing room between Cozy Powell’s thunderous drums and Blackmore’s intricate picking. The late Cozy Powell played with a thunderous,