Anyone got ATL deluxe yet?
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Doctor X
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it is too damn expensive. Best Buy has it listed for $28 and Amazon has it for $23. I'll get it when it is around $15
Deege
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Yeah, I wouldn't pay 30 bucks for an album I already owned. Especially when "remasters" are usually just brickwalled to the point where the dynamics are gone, because people seem to think that louder is better - even though they have a volume knob on their stereo. The original master has the full dynamics intact. However, if the transfer from the original analog tape sucked and there's actually frequencies missing on the original CD, then of course the new one will still sound better.
aliasp
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I don't care how much it costs I want NFV on DVD. The fact I get ATL remastered + some B sides and alternate A sides is a bonus.
I've been dying to get NFV on DVD but stocks locally have disappeared (a certain poster on here who just happens to live in my city, stole my copy before I could buy it... hahahaha!)
I've been dying to get NFV on DVD but stocks locally have disappeared (a certain poster on here who just happens to live in my city, stole my copy before I could buy it... hahahaha!)
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Wasn't me. Wish I could admit to it though, hahah, I'm working in Port Pirie all week - no chance of finding it up here..... Just who were you suggesting there??
Descendent
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The only track I'm interested in is, "A.D.I./Horror Of It All." Maybe, "Imitation Of Life." But, "Aren't You Hungry," from Bigger Than The Devil by S.O.D. is close enough to the latter. I'm really only worried about what Charlie and Scott are playing, as far as Joey-era Anthrax is concerned.
How about that: John does not want to tour that much, with Joey they did not manage to record a new album. So do records and festivals and short tours to bigger places with John (and make sure that everybody stays informed that THIS is the only ANTHRAX) and Joeythrax-clubtours (and call it Classic-Anthrax or anything else to make sure that everybody stays informed that BUSHTHRAX is the only ANTHRAX) in between.
I wouldn´t mind seeing the ATL-Lineup once in a while with a classics-set live, as long as everybody stays informed that BUSHTHRAX is the only ANTHRAX.
Deege
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So I actually picked up the remaster today. Haven't had a chance to hear the album, but I did throw in the DVD. Have to say that the sound is fantastic. But the video quality shows that absolutely very little effort was put into the look of the dvd. Quite honestly, it looks like a mid generation VHS dub. Very grainy. I understand the original VHS was full of grain, but with what can be done now with video remastering, it could look much better!
Also, the booklet is a bit skimpy. It has a nice bit written by band friend Brian Poesehn, lyrics, original release credits and some unseen photos. But previous deluxe edition releases had a well written informative essay that focused on the recording of the album, singles affiliated with the release and well as other informational nuggets. This release is sorely missing any of that making it seem kind of thrown together. There was so much potential in making this an ultimate release, but the opportunity seems to have been partially squandered.
Instead of the DVD, perhaps a 2nd CD of demos, more alternate takes and the remaining songs from the sessions like "Sabbath, Bloody, Sabbath", "I'm the Man" (vocal version) and "Taint" would have been better. Why not include the "I'm The Man" ep, the one live Dallas track is an awkward stand out without the rest of the released songs accompanying it.
So for 30 bucks is it worth it? I am happy to support the band, but unless you're a total Anthrax nerd it is probably best to stick with the original. The video quality of the DVD is inexcusable though for that price. I hope that if there are further Deluxe Edition Anthrax releases in the future, more thought and effort is put into them to ensure that the fan is getting a truly unique and comprehensive release.
Also, the booklet is a bit skimpy. It has a nice bit written by band friend Brian Poesehn, lyrics, original release credits and some unseen photos. But previous deluxe edition releases had a well written informative essay that focused on the recording of the album, singles affiliated with the release and well as other informational nuggets. This release is sorely missing any of that making it seem kind of thrown together. There was so much potential in making this an ultimate release, but the opportunity seems to have been partially squandered.
Instead of the DVD, perhaps a 2nd CD of demos, more alternate takes and the remaining songs from the sessions like "Sabbath, Bloody, Sabbath", "I'm the Man" (vocal version) and "Taint" would have been better. Why not include the "I'm The Man" ep, the one live Dallas track is an awkward stand out without the rest of the released songs accompanying it.
So for 30 bucks is it worth it? I am happy to support the band, but unless you're a total Anthrax nerd it is probably best to stick with the original. The video quality of the DVD is inexcusable though for that price. I hope that if there are further Deluxe Edition Anthrax releases in the future, more thought and effort is put into them to ensure that the fan is getting a truly unique and comprehensive release.
manu_8
what doesn't die hard 4.0
I don't have it, ALWAYS happens the same shit with new Anthrax releases at the music shops that I know near of my home
I'll buy on internet... and I'll have to wait...
Note:
SCREW YOU ALL ''ROCK MUSIC'' STORES IN MADRID.
uke:
Doctor X
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I didn't listen to disc one but I'm watching the DVD right now.
It's actually my first time seeing the whole video - I really wish I was around during those days
Anthrax was so animated and full of energy it's freaking unreal
Well I'm about to pop in disc one
It's actually my first time seeing the whole video - I really wish I was around during those days
Anthrax was so animated and full of energy it's freaking unreal
Well I'm about to pop in disc one
spacebeer
Thrash Bastard
NV for is easily one of the best live video's ever, "live noise" is cool but this is IMO by far the ost energetic ANTHRAX live performance (though the "metal hammer roadshow" vid from 1985 isn't too bad either ;-) just features only a few ANTHRAX cuts)
mrthrax
riffer madness
danaholica
Danazig
Among the Living is a great record. Its time to move on give us a new record or at least a new song. I wish they would put out an EP like garage days to appease the fans.
put out an EP like garage days to appease the fans.
EerieVon
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Picked it up today, sonically not much different from the original-but then I always eq everything I listen to and boost the mids and highs. The alternative takes are cool. I am glad I bought it, and since this is my first cd purchase in a long long time it was worth the wait
I wished they would have truly remixed the album, perhaps re-amped the guitars, etc but you can only do so much with 2 decade old master tracks
I wished they would have truly remixed the album, perhaps re-amped the guitars, etc but you can only do so much with 2 decade old master tracks
Damaged71
Free Beer Tomorrow!
I'm not gonna wait for JB Hifi of any other stores to get it in, I just ordered mine from amazon new for $21AUD + $8.5 shipping.
I had a look on ebay, and sellers are asking $49.95AUD + shipping with the 'Buy Now' option, so fuck that.
