[kj] Recently, Currently, Upcoming, What is this...Remastered!?

Sun Jun 27 12:32:36 EDT 2021

Almost forgot -- The same shop also had a new CD version of Pandemonium.
Anyone know if that one is the same as the second version that came out
along with a remaster of Democracy around 2005?

--Mark

On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 10:14 PM Mark Kolmar <mkolmar at gmail.com> wrote:

> I picked up a remastered 2xCD of Pylon this afternoon. So far, I
> only compared "Autonomous Zone" and "I Am the Virus", and looked at the
> stats for both versions of the CD. In its favor, the new version tames the
> muddy or boxy bass. Less warm, but maybe a better balance. The 2nd CD adds
> "Snakedance (dub)" and 2 radio edits. On the down side, the tracks are
> about 1.5dB louder, and even more limited -- from a DR7 to DR5. Less bass
> already would give more perceived loudness and increase the dynamic range,
> so everything else has been pushed up more than that. This is not
> inappropriate for the style, but pushed further than necessary. KJ are not
> Napalm Death. Even so, the EQ of the new version probably would sound
> better to most people on more systems.
>
> --Mark
>
> On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 8:58 AM wessidetempest . <
> wessidetempest at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> So the only ones I’m aware of
>> S/t
>> WtF
>> 03 - the only one I wanted
>> Pandemonium
>> Singles collection
>> Absolute Dissent
>>
>> I didn’t bother with first 2 as I have a lot of copies and am still happy
>> with the initial Sony(?) cd reissues.
>> I wanted 03 bad and preordered but it was ultimately cancelled. It came
>> out but in very limited quantity.
>> I bought Pandemonium and Singles on vinyl and honestly wasn’t that
>> thrilled with either. They’re ok if you don’t have a copy
>> I got AD vinyl at RSD a few years back and was disappointed. It sounded
>> way better on CD.
>> So far every current release seems to be better mastered for CD or
>> digital. Vinyl versions seem mushy.
>> I bought the Spinefarm EDaVRE several years ago.  And it does sound good
>> compared to the original CD release. But there is nothing extra nor was
>> there any thought put into vinyl packaging. And they shipped it to the US
>> as cheaply and poorly as possible.
>> The only releases I want on vinyl are
>> Democracy - there was a vinyl reissue but missed it
>> ‘03
>> Hossannas - even though one of my least favorite. And again there was one
>> but missed it. I want it for the painting.
>>
>> On Jun 25, 2021, at 4:15 AM, Anthony Arena <anthonyarena68 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Yo folks.  I'm, of course, likely purposefully, or due to aloof reasons
>> of band, confused about what is actually remastered by the spinefarm
>> re-released and or remastered ?
>>
>> I understand that some may reply about milking the teet.
>> I'm not interested in this dialog right now or I once paid for Gems of
>> Power, etc, etc.  Not that such opinions aren't of a particular merit
>> depending upon POV or perspective.
>>
>> I just have seen so much conflicting or non information on the recent
>> reissues,.I suppose, that would include as well, Cadiz as well as Spinefarm.
>>
>> Does anyone have any information on the Recent,  Current, and Upcoming
>> reissues that are actually remastered ?   And or, has any come from the
>> master tapes?   I'm a bit of a completist.   That said, Pandemonium, which
>> I have both vinyls, has to my ears been remastered.   If not, it's a far
>> superior lathe cut form the source.  Which is sort of a remaster I
>> suppose?
>>
>> Any vinyl holders or completist ...please,.please chime in.  Or anyone
>> with info.  We all know what has been put forth recently, or is on the
>> horizon.   Thanks much!   In appreciation, -A
>>
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