Questions about Talk That Talk and Luck Devils

[PenguinHead]

I just got the german only release of Rick Vito's album Talk That Talk, and I have a few questions.

First, the mix sounds a little strange - not sure how to describe it, but is sounds a little fuzzy. At first I thought it might be a problem with the disc, but then maybe that was diliberate intention for it to sound that way. I'm a little confused about it.

Second, I also just got Lucky Devils. I was surprised to see that the back of the inside cover, over the picture is a hand-written message that says: To Johnny S. with thanks, your pal, Rick.

Do I actually have authentic hand-written autograph from Rick, or did this appear printed on all the of Lucky Devil cds? Am I a lucky devil?

[chriskisn]

I just got the german only release of Rick Vito's album Talk That Talk, and I have a few questions.

First, the mix sounds a little strange - not sure how to describe it, but is sounds a little fuzzy. At first I thought it might be a problem with the disc, but then maybe that was diliberate intention for it to sound that way. I'm a little confused about it.

Second, I also just got Lucky Devils. I was surprised to see that the back of the inside cover, over the picture is a hand-written message that says: To Johnny S. with thanks, your pal, Rick.

Do I actually have authentic hand-written autograph from Rick, or did this appear printed on all the of Lucky Devil cds? Am I a lucky devil?

I have no idea about Talk That Talk. I'll have another listen to mine tonight and let you know. I guess it depends on the quality of your stereo system though (I have a $99 one).

As for Lucky Devils, if I remember rightly, I bought mine through here (The Penguin) or perhaps through Rick's site, and you could request them to be signed (and pay a little extra I think). Mine just has "Rick Vito" autographed on the front cover.

[PenguinHead]

Thanks! So I guess my signed copy of Lucky Devil CD (which I bought used on Amazon) is real! What a surprise bonus!

Not sure what's going on with Talk That Talk. I have a $3000 sound system, so I don't think that is the issue.

[chriskisn]

Thanks! So I guess my signed copy of Lucky Devil CD (which I bought used on Amazon) is real! What a surprise bonus!

Not sure what's going on with Talk That Talk. I have a $3000 sound system, so I don't think that is the issue.

Well it sounds fine to me, but then on your sound system maybe it picks up the limitations in sound quality.

[PenguinHead]

Well it sounds fine to me, but then on your sound system maybe it picks up the limitations in sound quality.

It must have been some weird intermitent quirk, because I listened to it again, and it sounds fine. But it's somewhat muddy mix in places, possibly a deliberate tact. It's a great album!