The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits on Hybrid SACD

On What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, the Doobie Brothers expand their distinctive rock sound with elements of country, soul, blues and R&B. Originally released in 1974, the album includes the No. 1 hit Black Water alongside favourites such as Another Park, Another Sunday and Eyes of Silver. Rob LoVerde mastered this numbered Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab edition from the original master tapes for powerful, dynamic and transparent stereo reproduction.

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Key features

• Numbered audiophile edition from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
• Mastered by Rob LoVerde from the original master tapes
• Stereo Hybrid SACD with both SACD and conventional CD layers
• Compatible with SACD players and standard CD players
• Twelve tracks, including the No. 1 hit Black Water

A diverse 1974 rock classic

The Memphis Horns add extra soul to several songs, while Jeff “Skunk” Baxter contributes guitar and pedal-steel parts. Rock, country, layered vocal harmonies and the Doobie Brothers’ characteristic dual-drum approach combine to create a remarkably varied album. The MFSL mastering brings out the rhythmic impact, open presentation and transparent midrange of the original recording.

What is a Hybrid SACD?

A Hybrid SACD contains two separate layers. The high-resolution SACD layer is read by compatible SACD players, while the additional CD layer works in virtually any standard CD player. You can therefore enjoy this edition even if you do not currently own an SACD player.

Track listing

1. Song to See You Through
2. Spirit
3. Pursuit on 53rd St.
4. Black Water
5. Eyes of Silver
6. Road Angel
7. You Just Can't Stop It
8. Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need)
9. Down in the Track
10. Another Park, Another Sunday
11. Daughters of the Sea
12. Flying Cloud

Technical specifications The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits

Playback advice

An SACD player is required to access the high-resolution SACD layer. A standard CD player automatically reads the conventional CD layer. This release contains stereo audio and does not include a separate multichannel mix.