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Furthermore, the record is a journey. Side A ends with "SRV," a thunderous tribute that naturally creates a "side break" that forces you to flip the record, take a breath, and dive into the ethereal Side B ("Venus Isle," "Battle We Have Won").

Because Eric Johnson mixes for the room, not the earbud. On the digital version of the song "Venus Isle," the harp-like guitar arpeggios sit flat in the mix. On the 2014 vinyl pressing, they bloom. The vinyl cut has a higher low-end tolerance; you will hear Johnson’s thumb hitting the bass strings on "Lonely in the Night" in a way the CD masks entirely. eric johnson venus isle vinyl