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ABOATES wrote:Well, I have subsequently gone back and attempted to listen to this set again. The remasters are horrid IMO. First of all, every album (esp. "Sex" and "Looney Tunes" sounds dull, lifeless, thin, and boring. In the liner notes, Telex notes that they went back and attempted to remix every album in the vein of their first. It seems that meant make everything sound monotone, overly digitized, and generic. Further, not only are the tracks remastered, but there are new sounds added and some old sounds missing. Honestly, it feels like they did everything they could to zap the best parts of their music out. A very confusing release for one of my all-time fave bands. If you are looking for a Telex box set, I highly recommend the original one called Belgium One Point.
ABOATES wrote:Maybe it is my system...would love to know if you feel the same about the new mix.
ABOATES wrote:I generally agree with you on remixing and remastering. Most I have heard are not as good as the original. That said, I was interested after reading Telex's explanation. I suppose I would have had less of an issue with the new sounds added/old sounds removed if the mix itself sounded great, but to my ears it simply doesn't. It sounds flat and very much lacks proper dynamics. I have not listened to all of the CD's. I was so disheartened after the first two that I put it on the shelf and moved on.
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