40th Anniversary Aqualung is KILLER

received my 2 cd yesterday,will play this weekend.really looking forward to play Steve Wilson`s(Grace for Drowning)
Al

All I can say about the CD is if this is the best they can do, then the original was crap indeed. What a pity as this could be one of my favorites. And u can't blame the sound on age the Beatles and many other bands even recorded earlier can sound great even today. Just another case of the producer didn't know how to or couldn't care less about what it sounded like. I would bet that the lp, Bluray, DVD, etc. all sound about the same. I used to own the original lp, but I think it got trashed long ago to bad as I'd like to hear what it sounded like. I guess I may be a little harsh but I'm comparing this version to a recently remastered CD, and yes the new one is better, but not by much. Oh well, another $20.00 down the hole. . .
Should have known better!

There's only so much you can do with a tape. I thought it was great for what they had to work with.
The imaging and separation is what impressed me the most.
It's enjoyable to listen too.

On second listen it is better than I thought. Aqualung itself is the worst sounding cut. The others seem better. To me it still sounds compressed not as much impact in the low end as there should be on the drums and electric stuff. The acoustic stuff does sound good though. I'd give them an A for effort and a B- for sonics. Anybody compare the hi res versions to Redbook? I would bet it will sound a little cleaner and extended but not much.

Sounds like we are getting mixed opinions on this album.
It is one of my favorite albums. I have the original LP, mint condition which I think sounds better than the MO-FI one that came out years ago.
I guess I will have to get the CD to hear for myself.
It is a GREAT song. Makes you want to jump up and start to dance or play your air guitar.
Joe Nies