HiRez Poll Thin Lizzy - 1976 (JAILBREAK & JOHNNY THE FOX) [Blu-Ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[rtbluray]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this new release from Thin Lizzy entitled "1976".
This new release combines together both of Thin Lizzy's albums from 1976, "Jailbreak" and "Johnny the Fox".
Both albums have been remixed in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround by Richard Whittaker.
The Blu-Ray was available exclusively through the SDE online store, but there is also a 5 CD/Blu-Ray deluxe edition available as well.

 

[madscot]

I voted 7, 5 for the atmos and 9 for the music, no extras unlike the previous disc although two albums for the price of one is good value

 

[Bobby Martini]

I voted 6.

8 for the music.
5 for the 5.1/atmos
7 For the menu/overall disc navigation
No extras - which is a shame.

After a good thorough couple of listens I think 5 is a fair score for the mix. It's not very discrete, but the music is good and compared to my old CDs sounds much improved.

I'm glad I purchased it

 

[ogrequad]

Would love to get more info on the Atmos mix. I have a copy of the box on hold at my local brick-and-mortar, but I'm buying primarily for the surround mix. Given all the other purchases I've made recently, I'd be happy to save some cash if the surround is truly disappointing.

 

[madscot]

Would love to get more info on the Atmos mix. I have a copy of the box on hold at my local brick-and-mortar, but I'm buying primarily for the surround mix. Given all the other purchases I've made recently, I'd be happy to save some cash if the surround is truly disappointing.

It’s not the worst atmos or surround you’ll ever hear, but it’s far from the best, as Bobby Martini says it’s worth having as it’s the best these albums have ever sounded

 

[perzon57]

I don't have the disc yet as it's in transit. Listened to Jailbreak and Emerald on Apple Music, two of my favorite Thin Lizzy songs, and the mix is better than I feared. Not very good but quite alright, with all channels used and good use of the heights on several occasions. Looking forward to receiving the disc.

 

[ogrequad]

It’s not the worst atmos or surround you’ll ever hear, but it’s far from the best, as Bobby Martini says it’s worth having as it’s the best these albums have ever sounded

Thanks for the additional info. Still on the fence, as I have spent a ton of cash on music lately and, while I enjoy Thin Lizzy and these particular albums, they are far from my favorite band. Then again, maybe this box will change that!

 

[splinter7]

I don't have the disc yet as it's in transit. Listened to Jailbreak and Emerald on Apple Music

Doesn’t seem to be in Atmos on the USA side

 

[SomethingAnything]

Wish I hadn't bought this now, given the middling reports. These SDE.Com discs are far from cheap.

 

[himey]

Wish I hadn't bought this now, given the middling reports. These SDE.Com disks are far from cheap.

It's limited in overall sound quality due to the production, but the mix is good and hasn't sounded better overall. Easily this will be my go-to, and not my CD. I hear things in this first listen of Jailbreak, I have never heard before, and I've listened hundreds of times.

 

[Juggsnelson]

While I am saddened the surround mix isn't overly impressive, comments about this being the best these albums have ever sounded more than makes up for that in my book.

 

[madscot]

Wish I hadn't bought this now, given the middling reports. These SDE.Com discs are far from cheap.

Keep it sealed and sell it, plenty will take it off your hands, you might even make a profit but bear in mind this costs the same as two cd’s and this sounds far superior to the cd’s

 

[Bobby Martini]

Wish I hadn't bought this now, given the middling reports. These SDE.Com discs are far from cheap.

You have 2 options.

1 - Sell it. You won't lose. SDE discs notoriously hold their value. (Some increase over time)

2 - Keep it. Although the surround mix isn't the best you still have 2 good albums on 1 disc and they do sound FAR BETTER than I've ever heard them before.

I'm still glad I ordered it.

 

[SomethingAnything]

Thanks, yes you're all right. Probably good to get hopes out of the way, and enjoy it for what it is.

 

[Juggsnelson]

You have 2 options.

1 - Sell it. You won't lose. SDE discs notoriously hold their value. (Some increase over time)

2 - Keep it. Although the surround mix isn't the best you still have 2 good albums on 1 disc and they do sound FAR BETTER than I've ever heard them before.

I'm still glad I ordered it.

It really is by far the best I have ever heard these 2 albums sound. It's a 4 piece 70's Rock band so my surround expectations are adjusted to match the material. No disappointment here.

 

[himey]

It's a 4 piece 70's Rock band so my surround expectations are adjusted

And the original stereo mix is no sonic marvel.

 

[marpow]

Doesn’t seem to be in Atmos on the USA side

Yes, Mine has not arrived in CA. From Europe I am last, but from Japan I am first.

 

[marpow]

Wish I hadn't bought this now, given the middling reports. These SDE.Com discs are far from cheap.

I meant to say:
Being a member of QQ and reading comments, can be a huge mind fuck. Trust your gut and if you like the band listen and judge for yourself.
Lots of people on QQ think it is cool to say what is wrong with a release than what is right.

 

[elmer]

My wife, who could give a f*#k whether something is coming from the heights, thought it was great! Works for me. Seriously though, a much better mix than I honestly expected given the limitations of the original recordings. Gonna be working on those Lizzy riffs over the next few for sure!

 

[SomethingAnything]

I meant to say:
Being a member of QQ and reading comments, can be a huge mind fuck. Trust your gut and if you like the band listen and judge for yourself.
Lots of people on QQ think it is cool to say what is wrong with a release than what is right.

Yes, I think there's a lot in what you say. Many thanks.