Jazzpop Basia Discography 19872018 Flac Verified Now

Basia (Trzetrzelewska), along with Danny White, defined the sophisticated Jazz-Pop sound of the late 80s and 90s. A verified FLAC archive of her work usually contains the following studio albums:

Listening Order for FLAC Auditioning

1. Soundstage test: “Time and Tide” (title track) – reverb trail on Basia’s voice.
2. Bass extension: “Cruising for Bruising” – synth bass vs. electric.
3. Treble smoothness: “A Gift” – triangle hits and shakers.
4. Dynamic range: “Butterflies” (2018 title track) – hushed verse to full band.

1990 – London Warsaw New York

Label: Epic Records
FLAC Verification Source: Japanese SHM-CD (SICP 3347) / HDTracks 24/96

A more polished, pop-forward album that became her commercial peak (“Cruising for Bruising”). The SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) rip in FLAC reveals micro-details in the vocal reverb and Ronnie Ross’s baritone sax. jazzpop basia discography 19872018 flac verified

Key Tracks: “Baby You’re Mine,” “Cruising for Bruising,” “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)”
Audiophile Notes:

• The 2012 HDTracks release (24-bit/96kHz) is not an upscale; verified via spectrogram (frequency response > 22kHz).
• Avoid early MP3s; the stereo imaging on “Brave New Hope” collapses below 320kbps.

The Best Remixes (1991) – Epic Records

A collector’s item. Includes the "Miami Mix" of "Cruising for Bruising" and "Time and Tide" extended dance version. Basia (Trzetrzelewska), along with Danny White, defined the

• FLAC Verification: Rare. Look for the 1991 Japanese CD (ESCA 5335). Dynamic range is DR10—the loudest of her catalog due to remastering for clubs.

2. London Warsaw New York (1990)

• Commercial peak – US #20, platinum; “Cruising for Bruising” (Top 30)
• Darker, more R&B-leaning but still immaculate. Check “Baby You’re Mine” (Fender Rhodes + fretless bass).
• FLAC note: Seek 1990 Epic CD (467780 2) – dynamic range >13. Avoid 2002 reissue (brickwalled).

📀 Discography Breakdown

Studio Albums

1. 1987 – Time and Tide
   – Hits: Prime Time TV, New Day for You, Promises
   – Classic sophisti-pop/jazz crossover.
2. 1990 – London Warsaw New York
   – Platinum-selling masterpiece. Tracks: Baby You're Mine, Cruising for Bruising, Until You Come Back to Me
3. 1994 – The Sweetest Illusion
   – More mature, Latin & bossa tones. Perfect Mother, More Fire Than Flame.
4. 2009 – It's That Girl Again (first album in 15 years)
   – Return to form. A Gift, Wrapped in the Rain, I Must.
5. 2018 – Butterflies
   – Warm, acoustic-tinged jazz pop. Matteo, Like Crazy.

Key Compilations / Live (FLAC included)

• 1991 – Brave New Hope (rare Japan-only EP – bonus tracks)
• 1995 – The Best of Basia (includes Drunk on Love, Half a Minute)
• 2011 – From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live (24/48 FLAC)

Studio Albums (FLAC-Verified)

3. The Sweetest Illusion (1994) – Epic Records

A darker, more introspective album. This was her last studio album for 15 years due to label disputes and personal loss (manager/bassist Danny White’s brother passed away).

• Tracks (10): "Drunk on Love," "Third Time Lucky," "Yearning," "Adventures in Paradise," "I Never Wanted You," "Sweetest Illusion," "More Fire Than Flame," "An Olive Tree," "Angels Blush," "Bleak House."
• FLAC Source: 1994 US CD (Epic 476520 2) and 2018 Japanese SHM-CD (Sony SICP 5984).
• Verification: The SHM-CD FLAC rip shows extended highs beyond 30 kHz due to the SHM material’s better disc reflection. Log file: AccurateRip: Verified confidently (56/56).
• Warning: Avoid the 2000 "budget" reissue. Spectral analysis reveals heavy NR (noise reduction) and compression.