tusk&rumours-reissue in possession!

[shackin'up]

Yes, I was the first costumer in my local recordstore this morning, and Yes! after half an hour the deliveries were there. They opened the boxes and there they were! In the meantime I rambled on about the brilliance of Tusk and immediately after opening the packages I listened to the bonus-disk. The people who work there saw that my "advertising-talk" earlier was heartfelt... this teary-eyed son-of a B, looked up and laughed at them. I bought them both, don't wanna spoil anything, but after the first three tracks on the bonus disk you're up for a treat that reached my soul immediately. F*ck. This band is at least as brilliant in the process as they are brilliant in the endresult.

And the soundquality? Amazing. Listen to NTF, all you NTF-haters... You'll reconsider your opinion, cause that endthrash is friggin' brilliant, now that you can hear that every guitarpart has his own character as well as every "drum" clap has his own feel and sound.


a very happy

gerald:wavey:

[stefan]

Dude, how is that possible to get it that early- I thought it is supposed for Tuesday or so! :laugh: Congrats anyway, I hope amazon works quick also. Tusk remains my fav album. BTW- what about IKINW on the reissue disc1 - is it the vinyl version or the CD version with the different chorus?

[CarneVaca]

Gerald, today I envy you.

Tomorrow? Probably not.

Enjoy it, dude.

[pwyll]

Got all three discs today.....all I can say is "what an unbelievable job". This was a long time coming...

Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.

~Bob

[whitesoxx]

I also got them this morning! Well, apart from Tusk because I remember reading that this was going to have a redisigned package (a digipack I thought, or a slipcase) but it was in an ordinary jewel case. Maybe only in the USA or am I mistaken here? Does anyone know?

I am listening to "FM" as I write and the sound quality is AMAZING!!!

By the way, most major releases are available on a Friday in countries like Holland and Belgium for some reason. I ain't complaining hahaha!

Rick

[David]

Originally posted by stefan
BTW- what about IKINW on the reissue disc1 - is it the vinyl version or the CD version with the different chorus? It's the CD version with the different chorus.

Bummer, huh?

[pwyll]

All three of my disks came in the carboard sleeves.

[dissention]

Originally posted by pwyll
All three of my disks came in the carboard sleeves.

Like the VBOFM? They're a pain in the ass, but they sure are purdy. :D

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by stefan
Dude, how is that possible to get it that early- I thought it is supposed for Tuesday or so! :laugh: Congrats anyway, I hope amazon works quick also. Tusk remains my fav album. BTW- what about IKINW on the reissue disc1 - is it the vinyl version or the CD version with the different chorus?

yes...the cd version, isn't that remarkable?


but then again....wait until you hear the three takes on disk 2. They'e so different from eachother and SO Indie-poppunk they'll blow your brains out.

yes, mine are all over the place now.:laugh:

gerald

[shackin'up]

oh..mine are in jewelboxes, too.

ithought at least Tusk should have been digipacked.

but hey, what am I'm complaining about. Just listen to storms on disk2 and don't wake up for an hour after that amazing track!
:wavey:

[marc402]

I got them today too.
Yahoo they are great !!
At which store did you get them gerald ?
I got them at van leest. (the guy there also gives me discount ;))
Free record shop, (where i myself work) doesn't get them and now mention when they will be available there and even wether or not they will come in at all.
Idiots at buying i say.

I also bought copies on amazon.com (yes pathetic me also colects difirent printings lol)
Looking forward to the carton sleeve.
I agree on the soundquality it blew me away too.
My only disapointment is that "I Know I'm Not Wrong" is the cd version , but i agree with Gerald the 3 early versions on the Tusk bonus disc make up for allot.
The cd labels are very nice , they are the same as the label in the middle of the vinyl record (so with rumours you get the warner with the palmtrees , and with tusk the white label, ect ) VERY COOL TOUCH!!
I'm sure i'll get trough the weekend fine :):)

[Nixxxed]

So with the Tusk remaster, did they include all the mindblowing collages in some form? What about the pic with Stevie and her scarf lying on the ceiling? And what's all this about digipacks vs. jewel cases?

If anyone has them and a digital camera, can you please post some pics? I'm way below the poverty line at this point in time, and won't be able to get them in the near future...

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by marc402

at which store did you get em gerald ?


Good old Kroese , only one store in Nijmegen and One in Arnhem. I don't need percentage off, because this store is (usually) a lot cheaper than Free record or van Leest. I paid 18 euro 90 for each album. The white album wasn't there yet, but they said they'll price it 12,90.

Enjoy your weekend! I'll work:( ......on saturday....

[marc402]

Originally posted by shackin'up
Good old Kroese , only one store in Nijmegen and One in Arnhem. I don't need percentage off, because this store is (usually) a lot cheaper than Free record or van Leest. I paid 18 euro 90 for each album. The white album wasn't there yet, but they said they'll price it 12,90.

Enjoy your weekend! I'll work:( ......on saturday....

to bad you have to work :(
I normaly would have had to work too , but as i'm oficialy still on sickleave (still recovering from from my left hip which i broke in december) but i do work partime already on a therapeutic basis
only a few days and a few hours , and i figured i was not up for a busy saturday yet.

i got tusk and rumours for 20.69 each and the white album for 13.49 not a bargain i agree but he i would have been willing to pay a 100 each for new fm releases lol

Originally posted by Nixxxed
So with the Tusk remaster, did they include all the mindblowing collages in some form? What about the pic with Stevie and her scarf lying on the ceiling? And what's all this about digipacks vs. jewel cases?

If anyone has them and a digital camera, can you please post some pics? I'm way below the poverty line at this point in time, and won't be able to get them in the near future...

yes all the collages are in the booklet in full color ;)
i'm sorry but my scanner is not working so can't help you there :(
i haven't heard anything about digipacks i only understand the us ones will have a carton slipcase in wich the jewelcase goes

[gldstwmn]

Originally posted by Nixxxed
So with the Tusk remaster, did they include all the mindblowing collages in some form? What about the pic with Stevie and her scarf lying on the ceiling? And what's all this about digipacks vs. jewel cases?

If anyone has them and a digital camera, can you please post some pics? I'm way below the poverty line at this point in time, and won't be able to get them in the near future...

Sorry, I don't have a digital camera but you won't be disappointed with the collages and there are extra pics I've never seen before. The disc itself looks like the label of the original vinyl record.

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally posted by gldstwmn
The disc itself looks like the label of the original vinyl record.
I'm loving it!


Thanks for the write-up Gerald. I love that part of Not That Funny as it is - what you describes sounds awesome.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I got my Tusk CD today, too.:)

The photos include the collages that were inside the Tusk LP. ;)

[DeeGeMe]

I hate you all! Okay, well maybe hate is a strong word, I'm just dying of envy here! Could it be that the record store employees are clueless and think that because they're re-issues that the release dates don't apply? Then again, I was in Wal-Mart a couple of weeks ago and a clueless employee was unpacking DVD's that had the words "DO NOT PUT ON SHELF UNTIL" whatever the upcoming Tuesday was. It was Saturday. She never even noticed-just kept putting our the upcoming releases for next week. Why can't the employees at my local record store be this clueless? Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait until Tuesday in my neck of the woods.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally posted by DeeGeMe
I hate you all! Okay, well maybe hate is a strong word, I'm just dying of envy here! Could it be that the record store employees are clueless and think that because they're re-issues that the release dates don't apply? Then again, I was in Wal-Mart a couple of weeks ago and a clueless employee was unpacking DVD's that had the words "DO NOT PUT ON SHELF UNTIL" whatever the upcoming Tuesday was. It was Saturday. She never even noticed-just kept putting our the upcoming releases for next week. Why can't the employees at my local record store be this clueless? Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait until Tuesday in my neck of the woods.

Well, I ordered mine online. This company was very fast sending it to me. They are not the brightest bulbs there either.

[pwyll]

Only one mistake found in booklets so far. In the Tusk booklet, there is a b/w photo of the band backstage in NJ prior to starting a Mirage show.

Otherwise, so far, everything is AWESOME.

[HomerMcvie]

Best Buy has emailed me that they've already shipped Tusk to me.................(Staring at the mailbox).......

[marc402]

Originally posted by DeeGeMe
Could it be that the record store employees are clueless and think that because they're re-issues that the release dates don't apply?

well perhaps some are clueless but in my case and that of gerald atleast not
as the release date was already set for friday th 19th here
it difers per country and this time we are the lucky ones for once

[secondhandchain]

Does anybody in L.A. have them yet? What store? Tower on Sunset?......... (Staring at computer screen)

[estranged4life]

Originally posted by HomerMcvie
Best Buy has emailed me that they've already shipped Tusk to me

This may be the only remaster that will interest me.

Brian j.

[DownOnRodeo]

As usual this is killing me.

I've just scoured all the Australian music store sites and the CDs aren't even on the 'Coming Soon' lists. :( :(

[gldstwmn]

Originally posted by DeeGeMe
I hate you all! Okay, well maybe hate is a strong word, I'm just dying of envy here! Could it be that the record store employees are clueless and think that because they're re-issues that the release dates don't apply? Then again, I was in Wal-Mart a couple of weeks ago and a clueless employee was unpacking DVD's that had the words "DO NOT PUT ON SHELF UNTIL" whatever the upcoming Tuesday was. It was Saturday. She never even noticed-just kept putting our the upcoming releases for next week. Why can't the employees at my local record store be this clueless? Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait until Tuesday in my neck of the woods.

I got mine online. I didn't want to be at the record stores driving myself crazy trying to find them.

[gldstwmn]

Originally posted by pwyll
Only one mistake found in booklets so far. In the Tusk booklet, there is a b/w photo of the band backstage in NJ prior to starting a Mirage show.

Otherwise, so far, everything is AWESOME.

Yup. What a great picture though. And Christine in the miniskirt? Oh my.:eek:

[gldstwmn]

Forgot to mention, the White Album has some great rare pics as well.:)

[pwyll]

Anyone notice Mic the Screetcher is Stevie playing "rhiannon" on the piano while Mick is making strange screeting noises. At one point she says something like "isn't it nice he's ruining a poignient moment"

I'm noticing some very cool things!!

This is fun!!

[marc402]

i thought i had read some people saying they thought it was planet of the universe she was playing on mick the screetcher

[DeeGeMe]

I'm running errands today so I'll check and see if my local record store has them out yet. I really want the Tusk reissue above the other two since Tusk is still my favorite FM record. I've been a fan since the White Album, but Tusk is still my all-time favorite.

[Nixxxed]

I just looked at the other thread showing the remasters' back cover art, and now I'm confused...

Are any of the tracks on Disc 1 of Tusk edited in any way? How did they get the original album version of "Sara" to fit on Disc 1 without doing something to one or more of the other songs?

[Johnny Stew]

Originally posted by Nixxxed
I just looked at the other thread showing the remasters' back cover art, and now I'm confused...

Are any of the tracks on Disc 1 of Tusk edited in any way? How did they get the original album version of "Sara" to fit on Disc 1 without doing something to one or more of the other songs? When 'Tusk' was originally released on CD, compact discs could only hold 74 minutes of music, but now they can hold 80 minutes.

The total running time for 'Tusk' clocks in at about 76 minutes, so it fits on a CD with total ease now. :)

[David R]

Yep, I have had the full version of Sara along with the rest of Tusk for years, thank God for Cdrs and Cd Burners. With the added room I also added Red Rover to my last tusk mix, it fits in very well.

The reissues "sound" amazing, and the way you guys describe them they must look amazing too, can't wait.

[nightbird28]

I love these remastered the second discs make it! And on the second disc of tusk i love IKINW the number 12. its almost sounds like not that funny came out of the begining of the song? The don't make me wait part?

Sister of moon has all the lyrics now, the mix on the second disc has the added lyrics in the booklet if u have the old non-remastered version.

:D

[wondergirl9847]

HOLY $#!@%^$#^@!!!!!

I am finally listening to Rumours online and O....M....G....NGBA is AMAZING!!! I've always wanted to hear this without the vocals and I (sorta) have it!!!!!

:blob1::blob2:

I pray my reissues come in the mail ASAP!!!!

[skcin]

I love what I've heard so far (just got 'em!) Unbelieveable!

Paula

[SpyNote]

Here are three things I noticed right away about the tracks on the reissues:

On the White Album... The Say You Love Me remix is different from The Chain version. It's the full remix :) The Chain version cuts out a chorus at the end.

On Rumours... Silver Springs is the same version found on The Very Best Of FM (without the full backups) but it's 20 seconds longer at the end. This is VERY cool.

On Tusk... The remix for I Know I'm Not Wrong was used again. It would have been nice to hear the original, stripped down vinyl version.

[wondergirl9847]

I just noticed something wierd. Doesn't Anything Last bears a SLIGHT resemblance to "The Highwayman". Anyone else hear that? The very beginning music and him singing the first few words.

Just sump'in I noticed. :)

[shackin'up]

Cool!

That was the first thing i thought! It's not very slight, Christy, the note and tone are very similar!

wow, great that you found out the same thing as I did!

gerald:wavey:

[wondergirl9847]

Great minds think alike. ;)

[estranged4life]

and will be receiving my copies shortly, Which officially released version of "Gold Dust Woman" is used on the "Rumours" disc, The fade in version or the "cold" start version (At least that's what I call it)?

Brian j.

[dissention]

Originally posted by estranged4life
and will be receiving my copies shortly, Which officially released version of "Gold Dust Woman" is used on the "Rumours" disc, The fade in version or the "cold" start version (At least that's whatI call it)?

Brian j.

And to add to that, does it have the glass breaking sounds in it?

[DeeGeMe]

Well, I've got everything but Tusk now--I went to three stores today and none of them had it so I finally broke down and ordered it online. In the meantime I'll just have to content myself to listening to what I have. And so far, it's amazing!

[SpyNote]

Brian wrote:
and will be receiving my copies shortly, Which officially released version of "Gold Dust Woman" is used on the "Rumours" disc, The fade in version or the "cold" start version (At least that's what I call it)?Brian j.

dissention wrote:
And to add to that, does it have the glass breaking sounds in it

OMG, Dissention...we're on the same page! I always listen for that glass breaking sound too! :laugh:

But no, it's not there because the vinyl album original with the fade intro was used. I favor the cold start intro more...that version has a cold stop ending too, and of course that "breaking glass" sound.

The slightly longer version of Second Hand News was also used again, instead of the vinyl album original, which has one fewer "yeah-eah" at the end.

[Keith]

ahh.. I love a Fleetwood Mac day.. that's what I call the day when there's a new release from my favorite band. So far and few between.

Picked all 3 up at the Borders on 14th and F in D.C., and was happy to see them displayed on the top shelf of the new release rack. I figured I would have to go back to the pop/rock section. But, there they were, front and center and I grabbed all 3! $19.99 for Rumours and Tusk, and $11.99 for Fleetwood Mac.. and worth every cent.

I just finished listening to Fleetwood Mac and realized again why I love this album so much. I haven't listened to it in a while, and it does sound better than ever. This was the album that my little sister gave me for Christmas in 1976, and I stayed up very late that Christmas night, listening to the album over and over through headphones. Fleetwood Mac became my favorite band that night.

Nice packaging and pictures and text (little history of the band). The cd fits into a cardboard cover (they all do..like the Very Best of..) and the cd label is the Reprise label on the album. Nice touch. You even get a Fleetwood Mac official merchandise ad that reminds you to shop early to avoid disappointment (that Mick). :-)

Remastered to perfection.. and hoping for this one of dvd-audio..

now on to Tusk! I'm skipping 'Rumours' because 'Tusk' is my favorite FM album, and I can't save the best for last. at least not tonight.. Also, I'm not for sure how this version of 'Rumours' will top the DVD-audio.. which, too me, is perfect.

[Johnny Stew]

My discs will be arriving tomorrow (according to the email I just received from CDUniverse), but I'm kind of surprised to hear that they didn't use the "classic" version of "Silver Springs," as it appeared on the b-side of "Go Your Own Way" (and, of course, on 'The Chain' boxed-set).

I'm also surprised that they used the faded-in album version of "Gold Dust Woman," but used the CD mix of "I Know I'm Not Wrong."

[Vianna]

I have the Tusk cd and it is awesome! Had to go to two Best Buys to get it though and they didn't have the Rumours one or the White Album one.

Best Buy only ordered three of each for each store. I looked at the salesman guy and said "You all must have no idea how many FM fans there are out there who've been waiting for this forever"-I got the last one at the Best Buy I finally found it at...

The collages-these are Lindsey's work, right? I wish the pic of them were bigger so you could read the writing in the background..


The long Sara is the Cleaning Lady version-I'd hoped it was another version I hadn't heard-but it is beautiful anyway and lots better than the bootleg I've been listening to all these years.

I haven't heard the whole thing yet so am going back to listen now.

I am so excited to have this cd!

[dissention]

Originally posted by SpyNote
OMG, Dissention...we're on the same page! I always listen for that glass breaking sound too! :laugh:

I totally LOVE that one! :D I can't listen to the fade-in version on VBOFM because it's not on that one. It just adds something to the final version, however small.

Glad to know there's someone else out there who looks for it! :wavey:

[Johnny Stew]

Originally posted by dissention
Glad to know there's someone else out there who looks for it! :wavey: Add me to the list! :D

[Merf]

The screams/howls on the end of the remastered "Gold Dust Woman" are a LOT louder to me and more pronounced. It sounds like Lindsey and/or Mick and Stevie doing them.

I am so in love with Stevie's background vocals on the Oh Daddy outtake that I can't even describe. So beautiful. But I know why they were scaled back, they are way too loud. But beautiful :)

[golden braid]

Originally posted by Merf


I am so in love with Stevie's background vocals on the Oh Daddy outtake that I can't even describe. So beautiful. But I know why they were scaled back, they are way too loud. But beautiful :)

Me too. I used to like Oh Daddy but now I love it with Stevie's vocals being so pronounced.

[secondhandchain]

Is it me? I always thought at the end of "Goldust Woman" you can hear Lindsey say "Rock and roll will never die." Am I crazy?

[DeeGeMe]

I can't put into words how amazing it is to listen to these remastered discs. I'm falling in love all over again with the mighty Mac (yeah, like I ever fell out of love in the first place)!

[Livia]

I got lucky - the Best Buy I went to had all 3!

I am so in love with Stevie's background vocals on the Oh Daddy outtake that I can't even describe. So beautiful. But I know why they were scaled back, they are way too loud. But beautiful

That's one of my favorite things too!

How about the pics in the white album! Holy cow!!!!

And I love the longer Silver Springs, and both GDW's.

Who is that woman on Mic the Screecher? Judy Wong? LOL I know Stevie's on there too, but who is the other woman???

[skcin]

Originally posted by SpyNote

On Rumours... Silver Springs is the same version found on The Very Best Of FM (without the full backups) but it's 20 seconds longer at the end. This is VERY cool.



Yes, you can really hear Stevie's "ooooohh-aaaahhhhh" at the end for a lot longer, it's really good, her voice STILL just give me chills!

Paula

[Keith]

I'm getting ready to watch some March Madness - go Oklahoma State (my team in the office pool), and I'll be listening to the remastered Tusk album during the games. ( I listen to music while watching sports.. can't get into commentators).

Tusk. I loved this record from the first time I heard it. It was something that I didn't expect at all (after Rumours), and it instantly became a part of my world.. My love for this band was elevated with Tusk... It was all that I listened to.. I was in college and I carried the album everywhere and played it nonstop. I was one of those fans that did take Lindsey's left turn and understood it, and fell in love with Tusk. It remains one of my favorite records.

anyways, the music sounds better than ever.. and it is well worth the $$$... This is like my 5th Tusk purchase. I first bought the album (bought 2) , then the cassette, then the CD, and now the remaster. I sure would love to hear this one on DVD-audio.

but on the downside. :-(

not too crazy about the outtakes, demos disc. I loved a couple - Beautiful Child and Farmer's Daughter.. but i didn't really need 3 I Know I'm Not Wrongs. I listened to disc 2 once, and went back to listening to disc one. The band definitely selected the best versions for the album. imho.. I know I'll wander back to disc 2, and will like it better the second time, but now I'm enjoying the Tusk record again.

I'm also a little (just a little) sore at the fact that I know this band must have some original songs they never released but recorded during this time period.. 3 songwriters and this is it.. I just know there has to be some hidden treasures out there..

anyways.. Tusk sounds amazing. Someone said that they made a mix of the Tusk album and included Red Rover.. I can see how it fits.. I can also see how a few other songs from Say You Will would fit into Tusk and vice versa. .

Sara just came on. No edit! DVD audio of Tusk , please. :-)

[DracoMalfoy]

Originally posted by Keith
I'm also a little (just a little) sore at the fact that I know this band must have some original songs they never released but recorded during this time period.. 3 songwriters and this is it.. I just know there has to be some hidden treasures out there..



I agree with you. Outtakes and demos of songs we already have on the official album is nice. But what about the unreleased songs? Like Fireflies or The Dealer? C'mon, guys! That's what we're all *really* wanting. And, of course, all those songs nobody knows about that I'm sure exist.

[Livia]

go Oklahoma State

Don't you mean "Go Longhorns!?!" LOL Okay, you've got $ riding on it, I understand.

ITA w/ you on the other stuff (see my post on the LB board under the I Know I'm Not Wrong Quadruple thread).

:wavey:

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by Livia
Don't you mean "Go Longhorns!?!"

Hook 'Em!!!

:laugh:

[estranged4life]

Originally posted by cliffdweller
Hook 'Em!!!

:laugh:

shouldn't it be "Hooked 'em", As in "Hooked 'em outta here"...Bye-bye Texas...losers.

update-03/29/04-Finally received the Tusk reissue. While the actual Tusk album sounds better (Storms has a more vocal sound than on the original cd) I am disappointed with the material on disc 2. (Why did they use a stripped down version of the acoustic version of Storms when there is a full band acoustic version available?)


Brian <b><i>O-S-U...All the way to San Antonio</i></b> j.

[DeadliestPoison]

I finally got the reissues! Just one thing - has anyone had any problems with any of the tracks skipping? The White Album, both Tusk discs, and disc one of Rumours were all fine, but the second disc of Rumours is skipping like crazy - especially on SHN and POTU. I'm about to test it on a different CD player (I'm listening to it on my portable) to see if I got a bad copy of it.

[Alison]

Well, out in Canada I think they forgot who Fleetwood Mac is. It never fails, everytime thier is something new, the stores never have it.
Very fustrating.

[macfan 57]

I finally got the reissues! Just one thing - has anyone had any problems with any of the tracks skipping? The White Album, both Tusk discs, and disc one of Rumours were all fine, but the second disc of Rumours is skipping like crazy - especially on SHN and POTU. I'm about to test it on a different CD player (I'm listening to it on my portable) to see if I got a bad copy of it.

I believe you may have gotten a defective CD. My Rumours bonus disc plays just fine.

[MacMan]

Well I'm in Canada... And I see them everytime I'm in a music store - HMV, A&B Sound etc. Are you in a city or a smaller town Alison?