HiRez Poll Yes - FRAGILE [Blu-Ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[JediJoker]

Some new QQer called "Tony Kaye".

I hear he's one of those "Moog-haters."

 

[ogrequad]

For those who have both this new Super Deluxe and the 2015 set, would you say that both sets are still essential or does the Super Deluxe replace the 2015 for you?

 

[newslane]

For those who have both this new Super Deluxe and the 2015 set, would you say that both sets are still essential or does the Super Deluxe replace the 2015 for you?

Super Deluxe replaces the 2015 set, both for ATMOS and for the full alternate versions of the major songs that are included on one of the CDs.

 

[Rootdown4594]

Is the DTS 5.1 mix the same as the previous Blu Ray?

 

[Dynamic Editor]

Is the DTS 5.1 mix the same as the previous Blu Ray?

No, it is a new 5.1 mix. This release doesn't have the 2016 5.1 version or the 5.1 version made even earlier than that.

 

[Thonolan]

According to SW himself "a slightly tweaked version of the 2015 mix". He says the changes are minimal.

 

[minimumtumbleweed]

Vote: 9
Finally got a chance to listen to this. Still haven't bought it since I refuse to play a part in the wastefulness of these overstuffed box sets. The mix is great, very rear heavy which comes off a bit strong but overall I like it. Can't really remember how the 2015 5.1 sounds so just going off the Atmos. So, 3 points for the mix, 3 points for the music, 3 points for the content, and 0 points for the overall package as labels need to move past forcing vinyl on everybody and just sell the individual Blu-ray (or better yet, digital versions).

 

[stoopid]

Easy 10. Although it's been a while since I heard the fantastic 2015 SW surround mix, the Atmos folded down very well to 5.1 on my setup. Only one or two times did I think maybe one of the elements that might have been heights or sides was a touch lower in the mix than probably intended. Fidelity and dynamics are all there. Such a tremendous album, even the 'filler' tracks are fun and immersive. I feel lucky to be on this planet where music like this was available to me for my entire lifetime (49, soon to be 50).

There's some overlap but also some gaps in the bonus content between the 2015 and 2024 releases. I'm making MP3s for the car now to listen to the bonus material on my commute this week. At least they tried to offer a bit more value than just a tweaked 2015 mix in Atmos.

This 2024 release will be my go-to mix moving forward, but the 2015 isn't really lacking in anyway just no need to have multiple substantially similar copies. Zero regrets getting this deluxe on sale for $38 shipped. The packaging is top notch, as well. The vinyl is heavy AF, so probably an audiophile grade pressing(?).