Yes - Relayer.
A prog rock/jazz fusion masterpiece! And then theres more wonderful artwork from Roger Dean himself.
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Thanks Clive, it’s good to hear a positive take on this new mix. I agree the differences you describe are the most evident ones, and for me, it’s a worthwhile re-mix, which almost makes it a remake. The whole thing has been sonically re-configured.
The first time I heard it, I too was shocked. Each subsequent time I’ve enjoyed it.
It’s all subjective, of course, which is part of the fun.
I also agree it would be great to have the MMT album treated to a remix/sonic makeover in the style of the Walrus reboot.
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ZZ Top | Recycler | 1990
I do love me some 'Tops and this was back in their MTV days when the punters wanted interesting video to accompany the sounds.
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Only got to see them once, great band. Normally play their greatest hits and hadn’t heard that album for probably 25 years. 
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Of course, apart from Flying and Blue Jay Way, all the other tracks from the original MMT EP have already received the Giles Martin treatment on the Blue album. You could add Baby You’re a Rich Man to the list of tracks to be done if you’re considering the 12” release. Some of the other MMT remixed tracks do themselves reveal new subtleties. I heard a bass line earlier on one of the tracks (can’t recall which) which had previously been hidden deeper in the mix.
I need to do a similar comparison with tracks on the Red album, because some of the breaths in Girl seemed slightly recessed on first play. That said, I Saw Her Standing There really cooks now.
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First listen to the new 4-CD reissue of New Order’s mighty Substance. I’m starting off with the September '87 Irvine Meadows concert, which has long been a favourite with collectors, as the group played the 12-track “vinyl” version of Substance from beginning to end (eg “Ceremony” to “true Faith”). It’s definitely an upgrade on the bootlegs that have been citculating for the past 35 years.
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LTJ Bukem - Producer Vol 5 - Rarities
Dripping with tight amen breaks and rolling basslines + a cool James Bond theme remix
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Having a cheeky session as the other half wants to watch her cooking programmes on TV.
Starting with this
Placebo - Never Let Me Go
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Playing my 'Tops on closed back circumaural Denon AHD7000s. A total joy as ever.
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Agreed followed closely by Joshua’s Tree.
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I had this CD back in the late eighties and you could hear Previn humming along as the orchestra played. Needless to say it spoilt the enjoyment as you tended to focus your listening on his humming and not the orchestra.
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Coincidentally I picked up a very nice 2nd hand copy of Robert Plants Now And Zen on vinyl this week for the princely sum of $13CDN (less than £8).
Sounds are a little 80s but I had forgotten how good an album it was. Well pleased with the purchase.
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