…but I just spent about two minutes listening to the difference between the first seven seconds of an older and a remastered version of Derek and the Dominoes “Bell Bottom Blues” to notice the differences. In case you’re curious, the remastered version has a lot less air in it. Sounds kinda like it’s a little breezy near the mic on the older version.
Anyway, I really dig remastered records. Speaking of which, if you haven’t checked the remastered version of There’s a Riot Goin’ On, I suggest you do. Great sound, very clear, but doesn’t take away the ominous feel Sly intended. Great piece of work.
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by Thaps
Sly Stone is so unknown amongst the hoppers coming up, that it’s criminal.
Easily my favorite musician ever.
by Rex
When I get a collection CD from an artist and rip it, I always have to listen to any songs already represented in my catalog by the original album they appeared on vs. the collection’s version. If there is “any” difference, I have to keep ’em both.
Case in point, Prince’s “7” on his O(+> album vs. his “The Hits” collection is only different because the original has a five second drum/synth-type intro. The rest of the song is identical. But I had to keep ’em both and label the collection version as (Radio Edit).
OCD is a bitch, man!