Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[Clement]

from "Here Comes the Sun" to "Who Loves the Sun"

The Velvet Underground ‎Loaded: Re-Loaded 45th Anniversary Edition
POLL

 

[Clement]

from "Who Loves the Sun" to

. . . Nothing Like the Sun Sting
POLL

 

[The56Kid]

What can I say, I truly am an Axe Victim!!!

 

[Clement]

from . . . Nothing Like the Sun to

Lightbulb Sun Porcupine Tree
POLL

 

[edisonbaggins]

from . . . Nothing Like the Sun to
View attachment 54526 Lightbulb Sun Porcupine Tree
POLL

Thoughts on this one? LS and SD have both failed to really click for me. Further listens pending.

 

[Clement]

Thoughts on this one? LS and SD have both failed to really click for me. Further listens pending.

wOw! that's really interesting to me--i think of you as a PT fan. i would say that FoaBP is my favorite, but i would put SD and LS close behind. which is your favorite PT release? and what is there about LS that is off-putting (is that the right assessment? not-clicking?)? does it sound too commercial? too eclectic? is the pacing of the album off for you? too arty? i'm trying to think of potential criticisms. i appreciate the broad canvas, the sense of exploration, the lyrical sophistication. maybe it's too pretty or too much of a foray into pop? i look forward to your assessment after future listens. maybe it's time for me to crank out another review! stay surrounded, comrade!

 

[The56Kid]

Thoughts on this one? LS and SD have both failed to really click for me. Further listens pending.

Surprising to me as well. Stupid Dream is an absolutely amazing album that features one of SW’s best PT surround mixes. Lightbulb Sun isn’t quite as good to my ear, but features a number of reference level songs/mixes - Shesmovedon, Hatesong, Russia On Ice & Buying New Soul. To each his own as they say, but a bit surprising.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Surprising to me as well. Stupid Dream is an absolutely amazing album that features one of SW’s best PT surround mixes. Lightbulb Sun isn’t quite as good to my ear, but features a number of reference level songs/mixes - Shesmovedon, Hatesong, Russia On Ice & Buying New Soul. To each his own as they say, but a bit surprising.

I like a few songs on both SD and LS, just not the whole albums. Maybe they're a bit poppy, basic or commercial for my tastes. As least as presented by PT. I like plenty of pop.

My favorite PT, MC would probably be:

FoaBP
IA
Deadwing
Anesthetize
Arriving Somewhere
Incident
SD
LS

More or less in that order

 

[The56Kid]

I like a few songs on both SD and LS, just not the whole albums. Maybe they're a bit poppy, basic or commercial for my tastes. As least as presented by PT. I like plenty of pop.

My favorite PT, MC would probably be:

FoaBP
IA
Deadwing
Anesthetize
Arriving Somewhere
Incident
SD
LS

More or less in that order

My preferential order for PT surround albums is:

1. In Absentia
2. Stupid Dream
3. Fear Of A Blank Planet
4. Deadwing
5. Lightbulb Sun
6. The Incident

 

[The56Kid]

I should have prefaced any of my recent PT comments by stating that I absolutely dig ALL PT stereo and surround releases. Nothing comes close in the last 20 years for me except Opeth and they’re a distant second. Just my opinion.

 

[Clement]

from Lightbulb Sun to

Mansun Six
what?!? no Poll or Thread!?!

 

[Clement]

ready for this one: from MANSUN SIX to

Henry MANcini ‎SIX Hours Past SUNset & A Warm Shade Of Ivory
POLL (seven votes)

 

[4-earredwonder]

Some folks here liken those Silverline’s to
“Old Fart Grundle stench du jour.”

But in all seriousness, Sanctuary Records probably did supply high quality 96/24 STEREO MASTERS which were mucked up when Silverline decided to UPMIX them into 5.1. I know the Pat Benatar and Gerry Rafferty Silverlines in 5.1 SUCK but sound SUPERB in 96/24 Stereo .....the way they were ORIGINALLY intended to be played.

So, THERE, PUPSTER !

 

[GOS]

from Lightbulb Sun to
View attachment 54528 Mansun Six
what?!? no Poll or Thread!?!

Probably because it would get negative ratings. lmao

I kid, I kid...just because I don't like it....well...you know.

 

[GOS]

Probably because it would get negative ratings. lmao

I kid, I kid...just because I don't like it....well...you know.

Hey wait a minute! I messed up...it's not the one I thought it was. Heck, I like it just fine! Damn rumor spreaders....

 

[Clement]

Hey wait a minute! I messed up...it's not the one I thought it was. Heck, I like it just fine! Damn rumor spreaders....

DOOD! You are hilarious--what release were you thinking of?

 

[GOS]

DOOD! You are hilarious--what release were you thinking of?

I can't think what it is....for sure, I have it in my mind. I went through my whole collection looking to jog my memory... I swear, now....it has the word Lantern in it???

 

[Clement]

I can't think what it is....for sure, I have it in my mind. I went through my whole collection looking to jog my memory... I swear, now....it has the word Lantern in it???

?
POLL

 

[GOS]

View attachment 54532 ?

YES!!! Wow, hahaha...that's it.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Since we ARE at War against an Invisible and Toxic enemy.....[A Superbly DYNAMIC Recording]

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