TenderLovingKiller®
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At the time, if I recall correctly, the music press was referring to Monster as R.E.M’s “grunge” record.
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dbarila
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My take on that is that at the time that was the style but it hasn't aged particularly well and I think a lot of REM fans like the songs but not particularly the production.
For some reason the remix takes out those harsh sounding tremolo guitar hits from 'Whats The Frequency Kenneth?' which to me is part of what makes that song fantastic.
I find it really weird that people keep going back and try to "clean up" some of these 90's albums. This shit isn't supposed sound clean and clear!
I love grunge-d out '90s alt-rock albums.
The effects and production on Monster give me ear fatigue and make it hard to get 5 songs into an album that I really like and think is very good. If I could pick one '90s album I love to get cleaned up, it would be Monster. If a stingy genie granted me the wish to clean up any album but added the stipulation that no other album in existence, '90s or otherwise, can ever get remixed again, I would gladly use that wish on Monster. Great album. Very hard to digest as a whole. ☺
The effects and production on Monster give me ear fatigue and make it hard to get 5 songs into an album that I really like and think is very good. If I could pick one '90s album I love to get cleaned up, it would be Monster. If a stingy genie granted me the wish to clean up any album but added the stipulation that no other album in existence, '90s or otherwise, can ever get remixed again, I would gladly use that wish on Monster. Great album. Very hard to digest as a whole. ☺
Personally Out of Time was too “poppy” so when Monster came out I was like “yeah that’s more like vintage REM”
dbarila
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Out of Time is such a strange album all around. Automatic was a nice recovery though. I don't have a problem when bands try new things so overall Monster is fine.
I feel like listening to Out of Time is more difficult now than it used to be when it was new.
As much as I love the guitar heavy sound of Monster, I am willing to give the remixed version a chance.
The pre-order price jumped again at Amazon. I may have missed the $23 price point.
As much as I love the guitar heavy sound of Monster, I am willing to give the remixed version a chance.
The pre-order price jumped again at Amazon. I may have missed the $23 price point.
I can’t go that far because (confession alert) I could never listen to Monster the whole way through, despite the fact I owned the CD for quite some time. It’s honestly one of the worst-sounding albums I’ve ever heard. But I love REM, so I’m looking forward to hearing the new version.
Corycm
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As someone who wiped out at *least* one set of car speakers with Circus Envy, I’m all in for both versions. I do wish they hadn’t crammed it onto a single LP though. That low end is gonna suffer.
TrainFan73
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Y’all need to chill. I’m currently revisiting Raphael Saadiq’s discography. Now I’m wanting to dive in on REM’s...
NathanRicaud
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I love Raphael Saadiq so much! His collaborative album under Lucy Pearl is excellent and his debut studio album Instant Vintage is one of the better R&B/Soul albums of the 2000’s!
His work with Tony! Toni! Tone! was amazing too!
I love the productions he’s done as well! He’s such a great musician!
mingerton
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I posted already on the jazz thread, but thought some of you might be interested in this Keeny Wheeler Deep Discount bargain for $7.63:
I just received a copy; it's a nice 180G pressing; Kenny Wheeler's flugelhorn sounds great.
I just received a copy; it's a nice 180G pressing; Kenny Wheeler's flugelhorn sounds great.
Murfocakes
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Cheapest UK price for Prince’s Emancipation box is on SoundOfVinyl.com and if you use the SOV10OFF1 code as a new account you get 10% off. Saves you more than £30 from the amazon price (which will allow you to pick up Versace Experience or Chaos & Disorder for free more or less)
MikeH
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Man, going through his discography is a real treat. He has some awesome albums.
Wes C. Attle
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Urban Outfitters has a flash sale today with 50% select items, including some records. The Carly Rae Jepsen exclusive is on there...
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Bohnjaggs
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Urban Outfitters has a flash sale today with 50% select items, including some records. The Carly Rae Jepsen exclusive is on there...
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Always open, always awesome. Clothing, accessories and apartment items for men and women.
I don't need to be buying any vinyl right now since I'm unemployed but I'm hoping that they put their Cuco and Booksmart exclusives on sale eventually.
hype
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A couple Warehouse copies of the Bob Dylan Mono boxset for 82 and $90. Looks like they raised the prices on them but still a solid deal.
BjorgenFjorgen
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If anyone was on the fence about this set, get it.
MattS
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The item may come repackaged is scaring me off. Don't like the idea of not getting it in that sleek box
hype
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Yeah, the 90$ one was Like New. I think the repackage is more so just a new shipping box. Looks like there's a new Like New for $91 though now.
I had to try twice but the second time I ended up with a basically brand new box for around $40 about a month or two ago.
I also helped someone get a Like New a few weeks ago for about $70 so they're all over the place price wise I think.