: Many digital collections of this era use the 2009/2010 remasters, which generally offer higher volume and clearer high-end frequencies compared to original 1980s CD pressings. Verdict

: Heavily electronic and fast-paced, featuring "Peek-a-Boo!" and "That's Good".

"Are You Experienced?" (a Jimi Hendrix cover) and "Shout" reveal the cold, glassy Fairlight samples. The low-bit samples and aliasing artifacts are part of the charm. FLAC preserves these “flaws” exactly as the band heard them in 1984.

The one with “Whip It.” But reduce this album to its hit single and you miss the point. Freedom of Choice is a concept album about the illusion of agency in a consumer society. The title track’s synth bassline is a surgical incision. “Girl U Want” is three minutes of perfect, anxious power-pop. “Snowball” is a terminal velocity punk track. In FLAC, the gated reverb on the snare drum cuts like a knife.

Their fifth studio album, released on March 1, 1982, marked another evolution in their sound, incorporating more pop elements. "Rio," "Mirror Man," and "Janet, Stop Eating Your Vegetables" are standout tracks. While not widely acclaimed at the time of its release, Oh No! has been reevaluated for its creativity.

Format: 16bit/44.1kHz FLAC (Warner Bros. Pressing)