Mapleshade...where's the love?

"Some of their releases are very enjoyable, all are well recorded, but not that many are among my favorite acts."

Agreed. I have listened to much of their catalog; and the quality of the recordings eclipse the quality of the performances - although some (perhaps Arc Choir, Sunny) are better than others, If I remember correctly, they accept returns of CDs if you do not like the recording.

Plenty of love here!

I have and enjoy many of their recordings as well as many of their other products. Some of the very best recordings I have heard, proving that CD's can sound truly great! I do wish they would get some more talent though.

I bought a handful of the Mapleshade CDs and not single one is worth listening to. There are a great many amazing CDs available (out there) which absolutely puts Mapleshade to shame. I have used several of there products such as brass spikes, heavy hats, platforms, etc. with some success, but the claim of being better than the best reviewed products is just plain silly.

While I will agree that their artists are not very well known, I don’t think that some of their music..or their musicianship is not enjoyable. Then we add the extremely impressive SQ...and I still think they are a winner. 

David Murray. John Hicks. Clifford Jordan. Hamiet Bluiett. Ran Blake. Norris Turney.  There is some great stuff in their catalog.