DarkAngel
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Got 2 CD "symptom of the universe" set today and it is a great success, remastered to best sound ever.
CD1
Is amazingly good remaster, I have to say straight up the tracks from 1st album "black sabbath" sounds about as good as any I have heard from a 1970 rock CD, equal to the Ludwig "stones" remasters from same time period. CD1 contains 13 tracks from albums 1,2,3 which is thier masterworks, also has new track to USA market called "evil woman" which is great stuff. It is worth the price just for CD1 alone, makes you respect BS more than ever when they sound this good. If you want a double take, check the rain/thunder opening of track 1 creates fabulous huge dark 3D soundstage, also sirens at opening of "war pigs" way off in the distance.
CD2
The sound quality of albums 3&4 are real step down from 1&2, which is a shame, but the remaster does its best to present them in their best form I have heard. Total of 16 tracks here from "master of reality" to "never say die" this is a useful CD because last couple albums were spotty with only a couple good tracks which are contained here. There are 2-3 tracks I would have replaced with stronger tacks, but they never consulted me on this.
You also get cool 50 page color booklet with lots of goodies for fans. If you have any interest in Black Sabbath get this set, my only complaint is they are charging full price for this two CD set of 30 year old songs which doesn't set well with me......GREED.
CD1
Is amazingly good remaster, I have to say straight up the tracks from 1st album "black sabbath" sounds about as good as any I have heard from a 1970 rock CD, equal to the Ludwig "stones" remasters from same time period. CD1 contains 13 tracks from albums 1,2,3 which is thier masterworks, also has new track to USA market called "evil woman" which is great stuff. It is worth the price just for CD1 alone, makes you respect BS more than ever when they sound this good. If you want a double take, check the rain/thunder opening of track 1 creates fabulous huge dark 3D soundstage, also sirens at opening of "war pigs" way off in the distance.
CD2
The sound quality of albums 3&4 are real step down from 1&2, which is a shame, but the remaster does its best to present them in their best form I have heard. Total of 16 tracks here from "master of reality" to "never say die" this is a useful CD because last couple albums were spotty with only a couple good tracks which are contained here. There are 2-3 tracks I would have replaced with stronger tacks, but they never consulted me on this.
You also get cool 50 page color booklet with lots of goodies for fans. If you have any interest in Black Sabbath get this set, my only complaint is they are charging full price for this two CD set of 30 year old songs which doesn't set well with me......GREED.