Skip to content

Foreigner - Agent Provocateur -2013- -flac 24-192- May 2026

  • FLAC – Lossless compression.

    • This release presents the 2013 remastered edition of Foreigner’s quintuple-platinum masterpiece, Agent Provocateur. Offered in stunning 24-bit/192kHz FLAC format, this digital download captures the album with audiophile-grade fidelity, surpassing the quality of standard CDs (16-bit/44.1kHz) and streaming services. It allows listeners to hear the nuances of the 1984 production with a clarity and dynamic range previously reserved for the original studio master tapes.

    | Source | Likelihood | Sound quality note | |--------|------------|--------------------| | Unofficial vinyl rip (2013) | High | Depends on vinyl condition, cartridge, ADC. 192 kHz overkill but possible. | | Unofficial upsampled CD rip | Medium | No real benefit; identical to 16/44.1. | | Official high-res download | Low | No major label released Agent Provocateur in 24/192 in 2013. | | Needledrop from MFSL or audiophile pressing | Medium | Some user-shared high-res rips exist. |

    For classic rock recordings from 1984, which were mixed and mastered on analog tape and early digital gear (sometimes 16-bit/44.1k or 16-bit/48k), a true 24/192 transfer requires a fresh analog-to-digital conversion from the original master tapes.

    The "2013" timestamp usually aligns with the "HD Remastering" initiatives that were becoming popular on platforms like HDtracks and various streaming services dedicated to audiophiles. During this era, labels began going back to original analog master tapes to create new digital transfers at these high specifications.

    For Agent Provocateur, a 24/192 FLAC version allows listeners to hear the album with a clarity that mimics the studio control room. The intricate layering of synthesizers in "Urgent" (from the previous album but stylistically similar) or the sheer wall of sound in "I Want to Know What Love Is" benefits greatly from the reduction in digital aliasing and the preservation of high-frequency harmonics often lost in MP3 or standard CD rips. Foreigner - Agent Provocateur -2013- -FLAC 24-192-

    Agent Provocateur remains the black sheep of Foreigner’s catalog—too soft for the rockers, too weird for the pop fans. The 2013 FLAC 24-192 release does not rewrite history. It does not make the drum machines sound organic, nor does it un-synthesize Lou Gramm’s voice.

    What it does is treat the album with a rare respect: the respect of a document. It allows you to hear Lou Gramm’s raw throat on “That Was Yesterday” with startling intimacy, and immediately after, hear the mechanical ticking of the sequencer on “Growing Up the Hard Way.”

    If you buy this file, do not expect to be rocked. Expect to be educated. For $20 (or the equivalent), you are buying the clearest window into 1984 that exists—faults, fidelity, and all.

    Rating: 4/5 (Audio Quality) / 3/5 (The Album) Recommended For: Audiophiles with forgiving speakers; collectors completing a 24-bit discography. FLAC – Lossless compression

    If you want the highest quality Agent Provocateur available today:

    | Source | Format | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | Qobuz (Europe/US) | 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. |

    Verdict: The closest you will get to a true 24/192 experience is to seek the official 24/96 download (available from Qobuz as of 2025) and, if you desire, upsample it yourself to 24/192 for compatibility with some DACs—but understand that adds no sonic benefit.

    Agent Provocateur is a landmark 80s rock album—powerful songwriting, Gramm’s soulful delivery, and Jones’s precise production. In high-resolution audio, the 24/96 official release is transparent, dynamic, and enjoyable. The mythical 24/192 2013 version does not exist officially; chasing it will only lead to counterfeit files. This release presents the 2013 remastered edition of

    For the dedicated audiophile: buy the 24/96 from Qobuz, rip a clean original vinyl copy at 24/192 if you must, or simply enjoy the best-selling CD reissue. The emotional impact of “I Want to Know What Love Is” remains intact at any sample rate.

    Final advice: Trust official download stores, check spectral graphs, and never rely on file names alone. The world of high-resolution audio is rewarding—but only when grounded in fact, not folklore.

    Word count: ~1,200. Need a shorter version or a different focus? Let me know.

    The Foreigner - Agent Provocateur (2013) release in 24-bit/192kHz FLAC is a high-resolution remaster that revitalizes the band's 1984 fifth studio album. This specific digital version, often available through retailers like HighResAudio and ProStudioMasters, was released on September 10, 2013, under the Warner Music Group label. The Backstory Foreigner, Agent Provocateur in High-Resolution Audio