| Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Genuine 24/96 transfer, likely from analog master. Best official option. | | HDtracks | 24-bit/96kHz FLAC | Same master as Qobuz. | | Original 1984 vinyl + 24/192 needle drop | Unofficial | Some enthusiast rips exist; quality varies wildly. Check forums like Steve Hoffman Music Forums for known good transfers. | | 1985 Japanese CD (Atlantic 20P2-2002) | 16/44.1 | Sought-after for dynamic range. Ripping to FLAC gives excellent results. | | 2013 Rock Candy CD | 16/44.1 | Remastered, slightly compressed but with bonus tracks. |
Any FLAC with those specs is almost certainly: Foreigner - Agent Provocateur -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
Clocking in at a substantial file size due to the uncompressed nature of 24-bit/192kHz audio, this album requires a serious listening setup to fully appreciate. If you are listening through basic Bluetooth earbuds, the massive data stream will be wasted. | Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------|
These tracks are high-resolution transfers of the original analog masters, preserving the warm, punchy sound of the original 1984 recording while eliminating the limitations of older digital formats. A Return to 1984: Agent Provocateur | | Original 1984 vinyl + 24/192 needle
24-bit depth allows for a much lower noise floor, letting subtle instruments emerge clearly from the background.
: The album is anchored by the world-renowned "I Want to Know What Love Is," a gospel-infused masterpiece featuring the New Jersey Mass Choir. It remains Foreigner's only #1 single in both the US and UK.