Bridge Over Troubled Water quickly became the album of an era upon release in 1970, the benchmark set serving as a beacon of hope and hymn of reassurance during a time marked by polarizing changes, social unrest, uncertain politics, and the dawn of a new era. These uplifting reasons – to say nothing about the gorgeous songwriting, meticulous production, and watershed performances – attest to why it is more relevant than ever in our current climate. Simon and Garfunkel’s swan song simultaneously suggests and proves that music heals all wounds and lifts all boats. Not for nothing is Bridge Over Troubled Water one of the finest-sounding albums ever made. Featuring performances by members of Los Angeles’ fabled Wrecking Crew as well as multiple choral and string sections, arrangements took hundreds of hours to complete. Mobile Fidelity’s 180g SuperVinyl LP (strictly limited to 4,000 ) and hybrid SACD (limited to 3,000 ) reissues bring the record’s traits to the fore. Whether it’s the reverberation generated by Garfunkel’s cassette recorder on “Cecilia,” echoing drums captured in a corridor heard throughout “The Boxer,” automobile noises peppering “Baby Driver,” or echo-chamber percussion on the title track, everything comes across with audiophile-grade accuracy, clarity, and presence. In every regard, and especially on these collectible editions, Bridge Over Troubled Water stands as a triumph of texture, atmosphere, and architecture.