Brilliant remasters...
Date: February 16, 2013 02:05PM
Steve_Roamer Wrote:
> Frankly, in terms of audio quality, I don't think
> I've ever heard a single remaster or deluxe issue
> that is so much better than the original to
> warrant a major rave or additional investment in.
> Perhaps one needs to have real high-end gear to
> discern the difference. My main motivation for
> deluxe versions is the extra songs usually added.
> From that perspective the addition of the original
> version of Evil Eye and live King Biscuit show to
> Holy Diver is great.
>
> I've always thought the sound of Dio's first three
> albums was pretty spot on. DE was a definite
> decline in that respect despite having some great
> songs. I'd be interested in having a version that
> offered significant improvement over the original
> but have to admit am not gonna hold my breath for
> that....
You've obviously never heard the DCC's of Queensryche's 'Empire', Van Halen's debut, the aforementioned Dio albums or the MFSL's of Robert Cray's 'Strong Persuader', Mark Cohn's debut, Guns 'N' Roses 'Appetite for Destruction then !...Worlds apart from the originals, even on computer speakers, let alone a decent HiFi !! :)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/16/2013 02:06PM by gary191265.