scannest wrote:I have to say, they seem like a bit of a clip job on initial listen. The first record comes with a live CD, which is kinda cool, but the bonus tracks on the other discs are mainly rough mixes, instrumental takes, etc. Nothing particularly revelatory or exciting. Oh, and there are absolutely ZERO liner notes. Nada. The booklets for each set are nothing but photos with a page of credits at the back.
I mean, I bought them because I've never owned them on CD, but I doubt you'd find them necessary.
xxxHunterxxx wrote:What's their late-night huggability quotient?
version sound wrote:Do they sound good, at least?
scannest wrote:version sound wrote:Do they sound good, at least?
Truthfully, on my headphones there were some moments that sounded kinda blown out. Not like everything was loud, but the occasional kick drum would sound a little "in the red." But again, I've never owned these records on CD.
version sound wrote:scannest wrote:version sound wrote:Do they sound good, at least?
Truthfully, on my headphones there were some moments that sounded kinda blown out. Not like everything was loud, but the occasional kick drum would sound a little "in the red." But again, I've never owned these records on CD.
Beatles remasters.
scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
gregpolard wrote:I’m amazed when they do big reissue campaigns like that and don’t include liner notes.
Also, the Beatles Mono Box is the bees knees.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:That's a trick question. EVERY punk band is better than Led Zep. So you better mortgage your home.
version sound wrote:Just got the III double disc. These things are making me realize what a Zeppelin geek I am. About a year ago I told a friend that I had heard all the Zeppelin records so many times that I never needed to hear them again, yet here I am not only loving the remasters, but thoroughly enjoying the bonus discs of mostly alternate, rough, or instrumental mixes that only a real nerd could love. Viva Zep. Death to the haters.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
version sound wrote:I have all the Zep records on vinyl. Doubles of most, actually. I've owned countless copies on CD over the years too. I think the new remasters definitely easily beat out any previous CD version. I'm probably going to buy all of these. I'm definitely in for IV and Houses. PG is a definite also. Presence and ITTOD may depend on the bonus content.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
version sound wrote:Some are copies I bought new in the '80s, so those are pristine. The older copies are also pretty clean. The box set seems to be the absolute LEAST favorite mastering on CD for the nerds at the Steve Hoffman forums, if that means anything to you.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
version sound wrote:I owned it at one point, but I wasn't particularly paying attention to the sound. The new remasters do sound great to me, though. Much better detail and instrument separation. I think I paid $10 or $11 each for the 2-disc sets, which is stupid cheap. IMO, they're worth buying/rebuying, at least for your favorites.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
JGJR wrote:version sound wrote:I owned it at one point, but I wasn't particularly paying attention to the sound. The new remasters do sound great to me, though. Much better detail and instrument separation. I think I paid $10 or $11 each for the 2-disc sets, which is stupid cheap. IMO, they're worth buying/rebuying, at least for your favorites.
That is a good deal. Where?
WrEtcH wrote:damn, I just got done buying all the LED ZEPPELIN on CD used at cheap prices (under $5) not in the mood re-buy 'em all again. might have to find somebody with copies and ask for a burn.
version sound wrote:More like the difference between 35MM and HD.
scannest wrote:version sound wrote:More like the difference between 35MM and HD.
Not to pick nits or nothing, but 35mm film still holds considerably more detail than current HD standards. If/when we switch over to 4K resolution it will be much closer, but you won't be able to see the difference on standard home TV sizes. Unless your home TV is like 100 inches or so.
Now, please return to your previously scheduled Led Zeppelin discussion.
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