[Nick 214]

"War"

Too bad I can't seem to find a copy that actually sounds good...

Anyone try the new 180g re-issues?

NK

 

[Zanth]

My order of preference for War:

War LP Original Japanese pressing
War LP Original Domestic pressing
War CD Original Japanese pressing
War CD MFSL
War LP 180g Remaster
War CD Remaster
War CD Original Domestic

 

[jonathanjong]

Jeepers. You sir, are a U2 fan.

 

[Nick 214]

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Originally Posted by Zanth /img/forum/go_quote.gif My order of preference for War: War LP Original Japanese pressing War LP Original Domestic pressing War CD Original Japanese pressing War CD MFSL War LP 180g Remaster War CD Remaster War CD Original Domestic

I'm unipressed with the domestic press (pancake vinyl)... I guess I should source a Japanese..

Which 180g?

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/83228

or

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/79095

NK

 

[Zanth]

If you are unimpressed with the domestic LP origonal then the Japanese is about the best you can do. Although the War MFSL is quite nice, it tries some audiophile techniques but ultimately doesn't sound as dynamic as the LP's I listed above it, though it sounds more resolving/detailed.

 

[Zanth]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Jeepers. You sir, are a U2 fan.

I only go this nuts for U2 and Radiohead. It takes so much energy and money that I can't be bothered for any other bands.

My rule of thumb for buying music:

Jazz = look for Hoffman/Gray remaster, if none then go for original LP pressing

Classical = research best performer, then look for LP, if none, go for SACD hybrid if available

Indie Rock = go for LP in all cases if possible

Rock = hunt down Japanese pressings if different from domestic US and Canadian pressings. Usually they are at least one tier above what we get plus they get bonus tracks. If LP Japanese pressings exist get those first.

 

[jonathanjong]

Yea? LPs for indie rock? Hmmmmm

 

[mbd2884]

I'd wish there was a vote for none. Maybe a decade ago I was a fan, but more I listen to U2 compared to my other music, less impressed and enthusiastic about them. Definitely despise all their new material. Only have Achtung Baby, Joshua Tree and Rattle and Hum now, got rid of the rest.

If I had to vote, Achtung Baby.

 

[jonathanjong]

Well, I guess this is for people who like U2. Or actually, why not people like oyu who don't really like them but tolerate one more than others?

 

[hifidk]

Joshua Tree! It was first U2 album that I bought!

 

[Mandrakespain]

Just got my tickets for me and my brother for the opening date in Barcelona next 30th June!

 

[intoart]

Very definitely The Joshua Tree (and this takes into account that I have now heard No Line on the Horizon.) Unforgettable Fire was a close second.
Achtung Baby and Zooropa both totally sucked (in fact, I though that releasing those might end their career. Glad it didn't.)

 

[zenzsh]

annoying band, with terrible music

 

[ESavinon]

1. The Joshua Tree.
2. Actung! Baby.

 

[Zanth]

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Originally Posted by zenzsh /img/forum/go_quote.gif annoying band, with terrible music

Hi Welcome to Head-fi, thanks for being a Troll. Oh, btw, Trolling is against the rules. That's a warning.