In a word, yes. I always found the Tull albums very flat, with cardboard bass and dull highs. The remasters fix all that, and although there are a few strident moments here and there, they are well worth picking up. Benefit in particular has loads more depth and more natural instrument timbres than the original CD, or even most pressings of the vinyl.
One warning, I think Stormwatch is the exception here, the highs have been cranked up to ear bleed levels, and as the original CD is/was horrendous, the original pressing LP is really the only listenable version of this album, which is, admittedly, not one of their best, so teh point may be moot anyway.
Passion Play remastered is much more listenable, with actual highs present, and Heavy Horses and Songs from the Wood are a revelation in remastered format, and are highly recommended!
Enjoy!
One warning, I think Stormwatch is the exception here, the highs have been cranked up to ear bleed levels, and as the original CD is/was horrendous, the original pressing LP is really the only listenable version of this album, which is, admittedly, not one of their best, so teh point may be moot anyway.
Passion Play remastered is much more listenable, with actual highs present, and Heavy Horses and Songs from the Wood are a revelation in remastered format, and are highly recommended!
Enjoy!