And the Angels Sing
And the Angels Sing 2CD – Hifi Car Music is a smooth and atmospheric audiophile test CD collection created for listeners who enjoy clear vocals, romantic melodies, smooth treble, stereo imaging and high-quality sound reproduction. This 2CD album is especially useful for testing car audio systems, speakers, headphones, DACs, amplifiers and complete hi-fi systems.
The album has a relaxed vocal and easy-listening character, with familiar songs such as “All The Gold In California,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “One I Love,” “So Should It Matter,” “I Swear,” “Speak Softly Love,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Unchained Melody,” “Close To You,” “When You Say Nothing At All” and “Take Me Home Country Roads.”
This album is recommended if you want a musical hi-fi test album that focuses on vocal clarity, midrange warmth, smooth high frequencies, natural ambience and clean stereo placement. On a good system, the voices should sound open and centered, with clear detail, soft treble and a wide soundstage. It is a good choice for relaxed listening and for judging whether a system sounds musical, balanced and non-fatiguing.
What you must hear
| What to listen for | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Vocal clarity | Voices should sound clean, open and natural |
| Smooth treble | High notes should be detailed without harshness |
| Stereo imaging | Vocals and instruments should have clear placement |
| Midrange warmth | Easy-listening vocals should sound full and emotional |
| Car audio balance | Bass, vocals and treble should remain balanced in a car cabin |
| Instrument separation | Arrangements should not sound crowded or flat |
| Relaxed musical flow | The album should sound smooth, pleasant and non-fatiguing |
Recommended tracks
| Track | Why recommended |
|---|---|
| All The Gold In California | Good for vocal warmth, country-pop atmosphere and system balance |
| Rhinestone Cowboy | Great for nostalgic vocal tone and smooth midrange |
| A Quiet Place | Useful for testing space, calm detail and vocal focus |
| One I Love | Good for emotional vocal presence and stereo placement |
| So Should It Matter | Excellent for soft vocal tone and smooth treble |
| I Swear | Strong track for romantic vocal clarity and midrange body |
| Speak Softly Love | Good for atmosphere, musical warmth and emotional detail |
| I Will Always Love You | Useful for vocal power, dynamics and treble control |
| Unchained Melody | A classic test for vocal emotion, sustain and smoothness |
| Close To You | Great for intimate vocal sound and relaxed hi-fi listening |
| When You Say Nothing At All | Excellent for natural vocal presence and soft acoustic feeling |
| Take Me Home Country Roads | Good for rhythm, warmth and overall system balance |