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Post by störmwatch on Oct 25, 2011 16:11:07 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 25, 2011 17:38:29 GMT
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Post by oksauce on Oct 25, 2011 20:20:11 GMT
All the samples of the unreleased tracks sound pretty interesting. The original album sounds really great too, much more dynamic with more presence. I think it might have got what it has always needed in terms of remastering
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Post by oksauce on Oct 25, 2011 20:21:53 GMT
Also I think on some tracks I can hear things that weren't actually audible before, for instance on Cheap Day return there's some kind of wind instrument or keyboard playing very quietly in the background, that I've never noticed before
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Post by tullist on Oct 26, 2011 15:44:25 GMT
A quick run through of about the first seven tracks absolutely shows, of course in a subtle way, unquestioned higher definition and sound field, imaging, presence. A job well done, as expected. Very comparable to what I have heard of the remastered Beatles catalogue, with doubtless slightly higher difference from track to track. Certainly has moved Aqualung into a spotlight for me that it has not known in...a very long time.
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 26, 2011 18:03:32 GMT
10-31 will be a busy day: go to school with kid, hover around a bunch of first graders for their halloween parade, get dog into costume for loacl dog costume contest, take kid to haunetd house, take kid trick or treating, supervise kid answering our door for the late shift trick or treaters ( against all odds, last year she figured out it was as fun to give sugar bombs as to get them)...but, somewhere in ther, I'm gonna make time to buy the Aqualung re-release...I just hope the 2 CD version has the liner notes and full booklet....I truly can't afford the triple digit one.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 26, 2011 18:34:09 GMT
10-31 will be a busy day: go to school with kid, hover around a bunch of first graders for their halloween parade, get dog into costume for loacl dog costume contest, take kid to haunetd house, take kid trick or treating, supervise kid answering our door for the late shift trick or treaters ( against all odds, last year she figured out it was as fun to give sugar bombs as to get them)...but, somewhere in ther, I'm gonna make time to buy the Aqualung re-release...I just hope the 2 CD version has the liner notes and full booklet....I truly can't afford the triple digit one. Yeah, looking forward to 31st Oct. too. That's for the release of Aqualung and NOT 'trick or treat' which is one of the worst imports from over the pond IMHO.  |
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 26, 2011 19:28:26 GMT
10-31 will be a busy day: go to school with kid, hover around a bunch of first graders for their halloween parade, get dog into costume for loacl dog costume contest, take kid to haunetd house, take kid trick or treating, supervise kid answering our door for the late shift trick or treaters ( against all odds, last year she figured out it was as fun to give sugar bombs as to get them)...but, somewhere in ther, I'm gonna make time to buy the Aqualung re-release...I just hope the 2 CD version has the liner notes and full booklet....I truly can't afford the triple digit one. Well can I say, inbetween the tears of pity  that if I win the lottery tonight I will buy it for you - all of it and deliver it personally to you door but not in fancy dress. |
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Post by snaffler on Oct 26, 2011 20:11:05 GMT
does anyone know if you preorder 40th anniv aqualung from amazon that it is designed to land on your doormat on oct 31st?
if it is i'll do it asap but if not ill just mosey on down to hmv next mon!!!!
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Post by hollowmoor on Oct 26, 2011 20:22:18 GMT
does anyone know if you preorder 40th anniv aqualung from amazon that it is designed to land on your doormat on oct 31st? if it is i'll do it asap but if not ill just mosey on down to hmv next mon!!!! I've pre-ordered stuff in the past from amazon that has arrived a day earlier than the release date. But with the 31st being a Monday it's hard to be sure you'll get it on the day - but generally they are on time (unless you go free delivery!) I reckon it'll be closer to £100 in HMV though |
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 26, 2011 21:47:00 GMT
Play the lottery twice...I could use the visit with or without the fancy dress...i turn 54 that day...talk about a scary Halloween !
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 27, 2011 7:06:49 GMT
Play the lottery twice...I could use the visit with or without the fancy dress...i turn 54 that day...talk about a scary Halloween ! Don't remind me  as I'm trying to forget the same number which pounced on me five months previously. Apart from anything else I'm not responsible enough to be in my fifties  |
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 27, 2011 7:07:55 GMT
does anyone know if you preorder 40th anniv aqualung from amazon that it is designed to land on your doormat on oct 31st? if it is i'll do it asap but if not ill just mosey on down to hmv next mon!!!! Does HMV still exist? |
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 27, 2011 15:41:07 GMT
Total moderator years is a rather stunning figure....hey....I'M THE YOUNGEST !!!!!!
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 27, 2011 20:50:10 GMT
Total moderator years is a rather stunning figure....hey....I'M THE YOUNGEST !!!!!! JUST !! yes I'm shouting News from Tull central "To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Aqualung, we will be streaming the entire original Aqualung album right here on Facebook! The stream will start on Monday 31st at 3pm GMT and will end the next day at the same time. Check back on Monday for more information...." www.facebook.com/pages/Jethro-Tull/155624494454309 |
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Post by störmwatch on Oct 28, 2011 1:21:09 GMT
Total moderator years is a rather stunning figure....hey....I'M THE YOUNGEST !!!!!! JUST !! yes I'm shouting News from Tull central "To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Aqualung, we will be streaming the entire original Aqualung album right here on Facebook! The stream will start on Monday 31st at 3pm GMT and will end the next day at the same time. Check back on Monday for more information...." www.facebook.com/pages/Jethro-Tull/155624494454309How exciting I havn't heard it for nearly an hour  |
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 28, 2011 7:43:43 GMT
JUST !! yes I'm shouting News from Tull central "To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Aqualung, we will be streaming the entire original Aqualung album right here on Facebook! The stream will start on Monday 31st at 3pm GMT and will end the next day at the same time. Check back on Monday for more information...." www.facebook.com/pages/Jethro-Tull/155624494454309How exciting I havn't heard it for nearly an hour Well they're certainly pushing the boat out to publicise the release of the album. What are your initial thoughts on the Aqualung release Störmwatch ? |
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 31, 2011 10:00:21 GMT
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Post by snaffler on Oct 31, 2011 19:56:07 GMT
love this album, brushing aside the technical details about the remastering/remixing, it sounds just great! at present cd 2 is geting more attention from me, the early versions sound so fresh and different from the original release, i really like my god and wind up. they're stripped bare and not overproduced, and although are works in progress, are a joy to listen to. IA has in the past replied to fans whines for a new album by saying 'all they want is a new old album'. well in part thats what we've got, and i for one am not complaining!!!!
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Post by hollowmoor on Oct 31, 2011 20:13:01 GMT
For me the full version of Wond'ring Aloud Again in CD2 is one of the best things Tull ever did.
No wonder Glenn Cornick described it as some of his best ever bass playing
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Post by stevep on Oct 31, 2011 22:00:36 GMT
Downloaded the MP3 album this morning and I also think it sounds just great. There just seems to be a lot more detail to everything - you can hear new instruments and sounds in the songs and even an old yell or two from IA. It felt a bit strange to listen to it as after 40 years you kind of become used to an album - this is something improved and slightly different though. i would certainly recommend it and this is coming from someone who was not sure that I wanted to buy the album yet again. I have bought the 33 1/3 record, tapes, cd's & live cd over the years and i was not sure I wanted yet another copy.
I have found one issue with the mP3 version though - at the end of Locomotive Breath, there was some horrible electrically type of distortion. I would be interested to know whether this is a common problem or maybe some issue I had when I downloaded the track.
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Post by hwkn on Oct 31, 2011 23:18:21 GMT
I've listened to the 5.1 mix on the Blu ray and it's about as close as you're going to get to having the band in your room imho.[i've also listened to both cds and they're also good]
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 1, 2011 4:47:59 GMT
I'm buying the 2 CD package tomorrow after work.....20% on principle, 60% what people are saying in this thread and elsewhere on the forum and 20% in hopes sales of this offering justify similar archeology for TAAB, APP and beyond....but I do wish new stuff was also coming out.
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Post by nonrabbit on Nov 1, 2011 8:05:06 GMT
Santa's not as good as Amazon he doesn't deliver early or give credit facilities. Junior wants to know if it will increase in value whats the general concensus on that? |
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 1, 2011 9:05:15 GMT
I'm buying the 2 CD package tomorrow after work.....20% on principle, 60% what people are saying in this thread and elsewhere on the forum and 20% in hopes sales of this offering justify similar archeology for TAAB, APP and beyond....but I do wish new stuff was also coming out. April 2012 ? |
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 1, 2011 9:09:08 GMT
I've listened to the 5.1 mix on the Blu ray and it's about as close as you're going to get to having the band in your room imho.[i've also listened to both cds and they're also good] Oh don't tell Ms Nonrabbit - she'll be expecting them around for afternoon tea ;D  Cheers MD |
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 1, 2011 9:19:39 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Nov 1, 2011 9:26:12 GMT
I've listened to the 5.1 mix on the Blu ray and it's about as close as you're going to get to having the band in your room imho.[i've also listened to both cds and they're also good] Oh don't tell Ms Nonrabbit - she'll be expecting them around for afternoon tea ;D Cheers MD rock n roll ;D |
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 1, 2011 9:30:44 GMT
For me the full version of Wond'ring Aloud Again in CD2 is one of the best things Tull ever did. No wonder Glenn Cornick described it as some of his best ever bass playing I can fully concur with that. Wonder why it was ditched in the first place?? music.aol.ca/new-releases-full-cds/#/6 |
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Post by nonrabbit on Nov 1, 2011 9:34:54 GMT
Haha he's good in that one ;D lovely jubbly -Honest Ian - dodgy cd seller |
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that if I win the lottery tonight I will buy it for you - all of it and deliver it personally to you door but not in fancy dress. 
as I'm trying to forget the same number which pounced on me five months previously.
But probably best in Humor, Games and Fun Thanks for sharing.
. Anyone else? I know of one other 