Heartland

Listening now, analysis and sonic impressions forthcoming.

This is is easily the best digital version of Floodland. The EQ has been given quite an overhaul in comparison to the original CDs and Rhino's previous remaster. The top end has been rolled off to deal with some of the grainy harshness apparent on the original CD, and the bass is full and powerful without being too overbearing. You'll easily hear the difference in mastering by comparing Dominion on this 2015 edition against an original CD. The added resolution on offer here perhaps lends a bit more insight into the more complex musical passages, but it's slight. Flood I, 1959, and Flood II are the sonic highlights for me.

Dynamics are generally good. The remaster has an average dynamic range of 12 dB, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15. Personally I would have liked a little less compression (Dominion and Lucretia are the worst offenders) as we know, thanks to the superb MFSL vinyl remaster, that these tracks don't need compression to sound big and powerful. Don't let those number put you off buying this though.

I'm not entirely pleased with the sound of the bonus tracks. They're mastered okay, with the 12" This Corrosion and Torch sounding particularly rich, but that top end roll-off that helps elsewhere on the remaster hinders the 12" versions of Dominion and Lucretia. The Dominion 12" version in particular sounds awfully flat and muffled. There's more space on the original CD singles. Thankfully Emma gets a good digital mastering, at last.

One curio to listen out for: The vocal mix on 1959 is unique. Can you spot the difference?

7music don't have the collection in 24 bit (just 16 bit, unlike the FALAA collection). Is that standard for a new release or something to poke them about?

Not sure. HD Tracks has it in 24 bit.

robm wrote:7music don't have the collection in 24 bit (just 16 bit, unlike the FALAA collection). Is that standard for a new release or something to poke them about?

Seems like what country you are in 7 music Sweden is most retarded ^^ They only offers it in mp3

Thx God for VPN

I can't use HD tracks (after I discovered this their customer support was excellent so if you can use them I'd recommend them. )

I shall shop around...

It's here but not high resolution: http://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/floodl ... 5646021314

robertzombie wrote:This is is easily the best digital version of Floodland. The EQ has been given quite an overhaul in comparison to the original CDs and Rhino's previous remaster. The top end has been rolled off to deal with some of the grainy harshness apparent on the original CD, and the bass is full and powerful without being too overbearing. You'll easily hear the difference in mastering by comparing Dominion on this 2015 edition against an original CD. The added resolution on offer here perhaps lends a bit more insight into the more complex musical passages, but it's slight. Flood I, 1959, and Flood II are the sonic highlights for me.

Dynamics are generally good. The remaster has an average dynamic range of 12 dB, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15. Personally I would have liked a little less compression (Dominion and Lucretia are the worst offenders) as we know, thanks to the superb MFSL vinyl remaster, that these tracks don't need compression to sound big and powerful. Don't let those number put you off buying this though.

I'm not entirely pleased with the sound of the bonus tracks. They're mastered okay, with the 12" This Corrosion and Torch sounding particularly rich, but that top end roll-off that helps elsewhere on the remaster hinders the 12" versions of Dominion and Lucretia. The Dominion 12" version in particular sounds awfully flat and muffled. There's more space on the original CD singles. Thankfully Emma gets a good digital mastering, at last.

One curio to listen out for: The vocal mix on 1959 is unique. Can you spot the difference?

Would you recommend I get the vinyl box set or stick with my 1st edition floodland and get the 1st edition singles?

WAITING FOR MINE....

robertzombie wrote:One curio to listen out for: The vocal mix on 1959 is unique. Can you spot the difference?

03:10 - "in fifty-nine..."

Drsisters wrote:

robm wrote:7music don't have the collection in 24 bit (just 16 bit, unlike the FALAA collection). Is that standard for a new release or something to poke them about?

Seems like what country you are in 7 music Sweden is most retarded ^^ They only offers it in mp3

Thx God for VPN

Living in Sweden, I ordered the 24-bit tracks from hdtracks.com. Discount code HDNOV20

BodyElectrified wrote:

robertzombie wrote:This is is easily the best digital version of Floodland. The EQ has been given quite an overhaul in comparison to the original CDs and Rhino's previous remaster. The top end has been rolled off to deal with some of the grainy harshness apparent on the original CD, and the bass is full and powerful without being too overbearing. You'll easily hear the difference in mastering by comparing Dominion on this 2015 edition against an original CD. The added resolution on offer here perhaps lends a bit more insight into the more complex musical passages, but it's slight. Flood I, 1959, and Flood II are the sonic highlights for me.

Dynamics are generally good. The remaster has an average dynamic range of 12 dB, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15. Personally I would have liked a little less compression (Dominion and Lucretia are the worst offenders) as we know, thanks to the superb MFSL vinyl remaster, that these tracks don't need compression to sound big and powerful. Don't let those number put you off buying this though.

I'm not entirely pleased with the sound of the bonus tracks. They're mastered okay, with the 12" This Corrosion and Torch sounding particularly rich, but that top end roll-off that helps elsewhere on the remaster hinders the 12" versions of Dominion and Lucretia. The Dominion 12" version in particular sounds awfully flat and muffled. There's more space on the original CD singles. Thankfully Emma gets a good digital mastering, at last.

One curio to listen out for: The vocal mix on 1959 is unique. Can you spot the difference?

Would you recommend I get the vinyl box set or stick with my 1st edition floodland and get the 1st edition singles?

I haven't heard the box set yet.

[quote="Being645"]I really wonder what could be remastered about Floodland ... the tracks sound so perfectly recorded to me ...
[quote]

Apples and oranges. I don't even want to get started but...

1 Recording
2 Mixing
3 Mastering

Totally different processes.

robertzombie wrote:I like the sound of those "vinyl versions". Looks like my recent project might become unnecessary quicker than I anticipated!

Any chance of a re-up on that? I was a little late to the party...

shivarising wrote:

robertzombie wrote:I like the sound of those "vinyl versions". Looks like my recent project might become unnecessary quicker than I anticipated!

Any chance of a re-up on that? I was a little late to the party...

Sure thing. Unless you can work torrents? It's out there

shivarising wrote:

Being645 wrote:I really wonder what could be remastered about Floodland ... the tracks sound so perfectly recorded to me ...

Apples and oranges. I don't even want to get started but...

1 Recording
2 Mixing
3 Mastering

Totally different processes.

Yes, I guess you're right.

Finally the LP boxed set has arrived!

robertzombie wrote:Finally the LP boxed set has arrived!

Cool. I'm looking forward to your expert judgement ... ...

Arrived today, two copies of Lucretia 12", no Floodland

Received today.....for my it sounds great!

@xfloorshowx what a bad luck.....

xfloorshowx wrote:Arrived today, two copies of Lucretia 12", no Floodland

Rare edition. Twenty years time a German will pay long hundreds for that. You got the golden ticket Charlie

xfloorshowx wrote:Arrived today, two copies of Lucretia 12", no Floodland

Return it.

paint it black wrote:

xfloorshowx wrote:Arrived today, two copies of Lucretia 12", no Floodland

Rare edition. Twenty years time a German will pay long hundreds for that. You got the golden ticket Charlie

ok, then give me an offer before I return it

Got it! 2 down, 1 to go

I was quoted the eye-watering sum of €110 in my nearest record store in Dublin to have the re-issued Floodland ordered in! The re-issued FALAA would be €80.

Luckily I found them online for €59 and €52 respectively. Still not cheap but a lot better than the first quotes.

Getting Floodland as a Christmas present, can't wait.