Want more? Check r/audiophile’s weekly “FLAC finds” thread—Richard Marx is a recurring obsession.
Marx’s ‘80s and ‘90s catalog was masterfully engineered for dynamic range. In FLAC, tracks like “Right Here Waiting” reveal breath control and reverb tails lost in compressed files. And “Hazard”? The low-end synth pads and distant guitar swells become a forensic audio experience. richard marx essential discography flac hot
"Don’t Mean Nothing" Why it’s "Hot": This debut album was mastered with a surprisingly aggressive high-end for the 80s. In FLAC, the harmonica intro to "Should’ve Known Better" cuts sharply, while the reverb tails on "Endless Summer Nights" decay naturally instead of dissolving into digital artifacts. Want more
A more recent project where Marx reimagines classic standards and original compositions live with a 24-piece orchestra. Songwriting for Others In FLAC, tracks like “Right Here Waiting” reveal