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  1. I appreciate U2 remasters

    as long as they don't do it themselves
  2. Originally posted by MWSAH:Noiseless, on a serious note: would you get good results if you tried to remaster TUF by yourself? I mean..we got the Boy/October/War-remasters and only Boy sounded like an improvement (I still think they just added some minor bass and a bit of EQ-ing)..but anyway, I fear the same might happen with TUF.

    It's not a request by the way, just a question..


    No, no, no.

    It's far beyond my skills to do a better job than the current TUF is. I don't complain about the quality of the album as it is now. Actually, I don't even think it needs remastering and in my opinion the other albums didn't need it either.

    I think the Joshua Tree was remastered quite well, but - it's only an opinion - it came at a cost. The feel of the album changed and although it was done tastefully, I only listened to the remaster the first few days I owned it. The album is from the 80's and to me, a 80's sounds suits perfectly to it.

    I do think the MFSL pressings do more justice to the music, the atmosphere, don't know really how to explain. I really really like the MFSL version of the Joshua Tree and the Unforgettable Fire and I'm quite sure the new UF remaster won't beat it.

    The other remasters are far worse than the original albums. In my opinion Boy, October and War are bewilderingly poor, especially the bonus discs.

    A lot of remasters (and there are a lot of remasters these days) aren't really remasters. The Joshua Tree was a real remaster (whether you like it or not). Boy, October, War - I wouldn't know, they sound like a lousy +4dB job with some bad EQ'ing. It doesn't make sense.

    All in all, I think these remasters are overrated. To me, there isn't really a need to remaster all those albums and especially not when it's done poorly.


  3. Originally posted by noiseless:[..]

    No, no, no.

    It's far beyond my skills to do a better job than the current TUF is. I don't complain about the quality of the album as it is now. Actually, I don't even think it needs remastering and in my opinion the other albums didn't need it either.

    I think the Joshua Tree was remastered quite well, but - it's only an opinion - it came at a cost. The feel of the album changed and although it was done tastefully, I only listened to the remaster the first few days I owned it. The album is from the 80's and to me, a 80's sounds suits perfectly to it.

    I do think the MFSL pressings do more justice to the music, the atmosphere, don't know really how to explain. I really really like the MFSL version of the Joshua Tree and the Unforgettable Fire and I'm quite sure the new UF remaster won't beat it.

    The other remasters are far worse than the original albums. In my opinion Boy, October and War are bewilderingly poor, especially the bonus discs.

    A lot of remasters (and there are a lot of remasters these days) aren't really remasters. The Joshua Tree was a real remaster (whether you like it or not). Boy, October, War - I wouldn't know, they sound like a lousy +4dB job with some bad EQ'ing. It doesn't make sense.

    All in all, I think these remasters are overrated. To me, there isn't really a need to remaster all those albums and especially not when it's done poorly.





    Thanks for answering, like the Joshua-remaster too but agree with you about October and War.
  4. The reason I buy the remasters is because as a u2 fan, I don't want ot be missing out on material that I know is out there. I've listened to teh bonus discs of the first 3 album remasters quite a few times (not so much war, i'm not into remixes) so I don't regret buying them.

    The UF stuff, the only tracks from the Bonus disc there I have are the ones from Wide Awake. I haven't actually taken the time to track down the B-sides (although I know they're not hard to find around here) so they'll be a treat.

    The DVD would have been better if it had a gig, like the JT Paris gig, but oh well, can't win em' all. I'm sure I'll still enjoy the dvd we're getting though, i mean i've seen u2's videos many times, and i mean many, but I still pop in the best of 90's to 2000's video's dvd once in a while, and i still enjoy it. So I know i'll enjoy this dvd, even if it lacks a live gig from the UF days. (conspiracy of hope doesn't count as UF for me)

    As for the actual "remastering", I don't really care. I don't listen to the songs with a "high-def" enough system to actually notice a change. I didn't actually take the time to listen for subtle changes or compare the old albums and the new ones, I just enjoyed them. The only reason i'm buying them is for the bonus stuff, as wel as the pictures and book, which I will thoroughly enjoy.
  5. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:The reason I buy the remasters is because as a u2 fan, I don't want ot be missing out on material that I know is out there. I've listened to teh bonus discs of the first 3 album remasters quite a few times (not so much war, i'm not into remixes) so I don't regret buying them.

    The UF stuff, the only tracks from the Bonus disc there I have are the ones from Wide Awake. I haven't actually taken the time to track down the B-sides (although I know they're not hard to find around here) so they'll be a treat.

    The DVD would have been better if it had a gig, like the JT Paris gig, but oh well, can't win em' all. I'm sure I'll still enjoy the dvd we're getting though, i mean i've seen u2's videos many times, and i mean many, but I still pop in the best of 90's to 2000's video's dvd once in a while, and i still enjoy it. So I know i'll enjoy this dvd, even if it lacks a live gig from the UF days. (conspiracy of hope doesn't count as UF for me)

    As for the actual "remastering", I don't really care. I don't listen to the songs with a "high-def" enough system to actually notice a change. I didn't actually take the time to listen for subtle changes or compare the old albums and the new ones, I just enjoyed them. The only reason i'm buying them is for the bonus stuff, as wel as the pictures and book, which I will thoroughly enjoy.



    I agree with almost everything you said. The excepetion is the last part. I think remastered songs are way better than the old ones, specially in this case. AB and TUF have a very "low" volume. I always thought that would be nice to hear the songs of this albuns in a better quality. This fact, and everything you said are the reason I love remasters.

    Greetings from Brazil
  6. I thought the War remaster sounded a lot better than the original. Not really a difference with October and Boy though. I prefer the original JT master (its such a classic, doesn't need fixing). I bet the UF will remove a lot of the fuzzy sound, could be good.
  7. Does anyone else hate Wire? Even moreso because the intro is so fantastic, to only have the song turn into some kind of half rate, blustery Exit.

    Don't like Indian Summer Sky much either.

    Hopefully Disappearing Act is good. I wonder if Yoshino Blossom will sound Japanese at all.
  8. U2 should look better at the way Pearl Jam did similar things with their Ten album. Holy crap, that was what you call a remaster with extras!
  9. Originally posted by vanquish:Does anyone else hate Wire? Even moreso because the intro is so fantastic, to only have the song turn into some kind of half rate, blustery Exit.

    Don't like Indian Summer Sky much either.

    Hopefully Disappearing Act is good. I wonder if Yoshino Blossom will sound Japanese at all.


    Really? I love Wire. The guitar part is really sick, and Bono's singing is top. Cool melodies in there.


  10. Well, I love the guitar, but dislike the rest, it sounds like Bono is making it up as it goes along.

    The guitar part doesn't really go with the song either.

    I'll give it another listen tonight just to be sure.
  11. Originally posted by vanquish:Does anyone else hate Wire? Even moreso because the intro is so fantastic, to only have the song turn into some kind of half rate, blustery Exit.
    I like it, but in the album it sounds somewhat "empty", I prefer it live, Adam's bass is very powerful in the song but live gets much more attention and deepness. And Edge sounds terrific too, I love it. Bono sings in a very very powerful manner and Larry's drumming is also great. Fantastic song. Love the lyrics too.
  12. Still can't get over the lack of a full concert...
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