The Cure "Songs of a Lost World" (New Album available in Dolby Atmos in November!!)

[beerking]

I thought it was the same mix? My meters for the surround backs don't lift at all when I play it on Apple Music, which means it's inaudible in the listening chair.

It is the same mix...I assume
Definitely music from my rears...just not very loud and it's intermittent.

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

Other bands/record companies should take note... 2 CD's and 1 Blu-ray disc for less than £25.00 (I bought mine for under £20.00) represents excellent value for money and doesn't make us feel like we're being ripped off!

 

[gorman]

Other bands/record companies should take note... 2 CD's and 1 Blu-ray disc for less than £25.00 (I bought mine for under £20.00) represents excellent value for money and doesn't make us feel like we're being ripped off!

This. So much this. Really good album with some outstanding songs.

I tend to agree on not using the center for vocals. In the past Wilson overdid that, in my very very humble opinion.

Atmos mix is immersive, very few discrete "tricks" but it has quite more dynamic range than CD mix (too compressed IMO).

 

[M-K]

Surprisingly, the album was delivered yesterday evening.

Hmm, the Atmos downfold to 5.1 is somehow disappointing. The center is unused. Front loaded mix. LFE: could be more.

Dynamics are ok and much much more than stereo. The 2.0 track is compressed to f**k, really sad. As always, I ask myself: why is this necessary? But we have the Atmos mix.

I like the music, but sorry to say: not the mix.

 

[beerking]

No 1 in the UK album chart!!

https://www.musicweek.com/labels/re...n-the-cure-s-triumphant-return-to-no-1/090808

 

[Thonolan]

My first listen (in stereo) has been a very pleasant surprise. I didn't expect such a fine collection of songs at this point of the band's career. I found the last song emotionally devastating. I mean it as a compliment, but damn, those lyrics hit hard... and I'm young!

It's very compressed, but I didn't found it as annoying as I expected. It creates a wall of sound that doesn't seem out of place for this music. Yes, I'd prefer it to be a more dynamic master (and I'm expecting the Atmos mix to be better in this regard) but it's not a turn-off for me.

So far the opinions on the Atmos mix seem to be kind of mixed (no pun intended!) but I'm definitely ordering this. It's not a bloated big box, so what's not to like?

 

[Marplot]

ImportCDs finally got another shipment so they continue to satisfy the preorders.

 

[JDeanB]

ImportCDs finally got another shipment so they continue to satisfy the preorders.

I ordered from them before the release date. I just checked my order status and it was cancelled a couple of days ago Sigh.

 

[Tres Discrete]

ImportCDs finally got another shipment so they continue to satisfy the preorders.

Deep Discount sent me a cancellation notice

 

[Marplot]

Sucks to preorder and not get it satisfied.
I expect that to happen with my Genesis and if so, I will just live vicariously through people that got it.

 

[The Rang]

Dynamics are ok and much much more than stereo. The 2.0 track is compressed to f**k, really sad.

That’s putting it mildly.

Maybe I’ll try playing the surround downmixed but not tonight, my ears hurt.