When listening to a standard MP3, the high-end shimmer of the cymbals and the deep resonance of the bass often get compressed and lost. In a FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) file, every bit of data from the original master is preserved.
Important note for collectors: Always run a free tool like Audiochecker or Spek on any FLAC labeled RoB. Some bad actors misuse scene tags. A true RoB FLAC will show a frequency spectrum cutting off at 22.05 kHz (for CD-quality 44.1kHz) with no brick walling below that. Snow Patrol a- Eyes Open -2006- -FLAC- - RoB
Overkill if you only stream, but for archiving or critical listening, this “RoB” copy is excellent. When listening to a standard MP3, the high-end
This was the first album to feature bassist Paul Wilson and keyboardist Tom Simpson, following the departure of founding bassist Mark McClelland. Production: Some bad actors misuse scene tags