[tintin47]

Normally when I see the word "remaster" on a disc I run in the other direction, but the (new? I hadn't seen them before) remasters of some of Bob Dylan's catalogue intrigued me, especially because Dylan is very anti-loudness war. I bought Blood on the Tracks remastered on a whim yesterday, and after 3 times through, I have to say that they did a fantastic job. It blows my other CD copy from a few years back out of the water.

There is a little extra volume added on the new one, but it isn't detrimental in any way. There is nowhere near enough volume added to clip or damage dynamics in anyway, and you have to AB the two to hear any change. Any other experiences with Dylan remasters or other particularly good remasters of other artists?

 

[priest]

The Dylan remasters are superb. I have every Dylan album released domestically, however, so I had to be very selective as to which of the remasters I purchased. Blood on the Tracks obviously made the cut.

I think most remasters I've purchased (and I've purchased a ton) were worth getting, especially if comparing them to the first generation CD transfers, which universally suck. Unfortunately, in excess of a third of my collection falls into the latter category.

Right now, in fact, I'm listening to the Who "Live at Leeds" 1995 remaster and loving it. Of course, I sold my vinyl sometime in the 80s, so I can't compare it to that.

If you like classic rock, I would recommend the recent Stones remasters. Particulary Beggars Banquet.

 

[tintin47]

Thanks for the tip. I will definitely try to find it. Has anyone ever done a Pet Sounds remaster?

 

[4heckssake]

i have a couple of Dylan albums on SACD which are also very well produced or remastered or whatever the correct term is. Blonde on Blonde and H/way 61 revisited.

 

[LFF]

I have the SACD box set and I think it's rather good. However, I prefer my Dylan in mono.

 

[tintin47]

Mono is always fun for me, but there have only been a few albums where I thought the mono was better/more fun/more interesting than the stereo mix. The only two that jump to mind are Pet Sounds and Sgt. Peppers.

 

[The Actual]

how new is this remaster?
it is different from the SACD remaster? that one came out around 2003 I think.



Blood on the Tracks is my favorite album, would definitely buy a new copy if the sound fidelity is better in any way.

 

[tintin47]

I have no idea how new it is. I just know that my other copy is from between 7 and 10 years ago, so just newer than that. I haven't bought any of his stuff in a few years, so it jumped out at me as new. The disc is copyrighted 05, so it is probably from then.

 

[priest]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LFF /img/forum/go_quote.gif However, I prefer my Dylan in mono.

Dude, that's hardcore. I consider myself one-upped. I'm sure if Dylan listened to Dylan, that's how he would do it.