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Mastering for CD vs. Vinyl

I just purchased BUILT TO SPILL's "YOU IN REVERSE" on CD and while the music is good the mastering of this CD makes it virtually un-listenable. This is by far the worst sounding record that I've purchased this year.
There is a double LP planned for this album but I don't want to waste another $17 just to get the same lousy production in a different format.
Note: the bad-sounding CD isn't a 'digital' problem, it is a case of absolute incompetence in the studio.
exlibris
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shadorne
7,491 posts
 
Thanks for the heads up....I will steer clear of this release.
g_m_c
443 posts
 
You might ask this question on Steve Hoffman's forum.
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synthfreek
627 posts
 
I love Built To Spill so much that I don't care how bad the mastering is. How can you tell that the problem is in the mastering stage? That also just seems so weird to me that someone would avoid a great music release because the sound is a bit off. I guess I'm more a music fan than a system fan. I'm planning on picking up the vinyl so I will compare them. One tip though...buy it asap because all of Built To Spill's vinyl becomes instantly collectible and usually goes for big bucks.
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boa2
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Exilibris, I just took a look at your system, and I'm convinced that it's just not up to the caliber of the recording. Only kidding...incredible system you have!

I'm with Synthfreek on this one. Built to Spill is such an amazing rock band that I'll take 'em any way I can get 'em.
exlibris OP
438 posts
 
Boa2,
Thanks for the compliment. Yup, they are a great band.
Synthfreek,
Please let us know how the vinyl compares with the CD.
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