In the vast ecosystem of vintage vinyl rips and high-resolution digital downloads, certain search strings act as a secret handshake among discerning listeners. One such string is: “Bread - Guitar Man -1972 - Pop- -Flac 24-192-.”
The problem: Most classic pop/rock from the early '70s was recorded on analog tape (typically 16-track or less at 15 or 30 IPS). While those tapes have more resolution than CD, true 24/192 releases depend on: Bread - Guitar Man -1972 - Pop- -Flac 24-192-
In 1972, the soft-rock pioneers Bread released their fifth studio album, Guitar Man, a work that would define the era’s pop-rock sensibilities and provide the final chapter to the band’s initial prolific run. For audiophiles, the recent availability of this classic in FLAC 24-bit/192kHz format offers a transformative way to experience David Gates’ intricate songwriting and the band's polished production. The Legacy of Guitar Man (1972) The Audiophile’s Deep Dive: Bread’s Guitar Man (1972)
Released as a single in 1972, "Guitar Man" was a hit for the soft rock band Bread, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by James Griffin and Robb Royer, both members of Bread. The 1972 Analogue Vinyl: Warmer, more surface noise
About Bread