The ChiliD Challenge: The Derivations of SWS Tracks

[WeepingWall]

Originally Posted by Peestie

I'd say it's "noisy" in that there is distortion on a fair number of the songs that is either from sloppy recording or really bad (and really loud) mastering. Maybe a combination of both. It almost spoils WSCD for me because the distortion is almost louder than the song during the "all" of "all go to meet her". I was hoping that it was my speakers but I've tried it on a whole range of speakers and it was even mentioned in one review.

I love the album, I just wish it was a bit more audiophile, like old Go Insane ere Lindsey. Still, it won't stop me enjoying the album.

The mastering is really loud at times, and frustrating as there isn't a major behind him doing it. This is why I am hoping for a vinyl release, which usually means better mastering. I do think, however, that the distortion on When She Comes Down is intentional, and I interpreted the review that I saw mentioning it as a positive as well as saying it was intentional.

[lbfan]

I believe it is intentional, as Love Runs Deeper is the same way (which had a major label behind it). That distortion during the chorus (intentional or unintentional) really kept me from enjoying that song on GOS.

[WeepingWall]

Originally Posted by lbfan

I believe it is intentional, as Love Runs Deeper is the same way (which had a major label behind it). That distortion during the chorus (intentional or unintentional) really kept me from enjoying that song on GOS.

Well Love Runs Deeper is just blown out, like the rest of Gift of Screws. The vinyl of that album is far superior sonically. The loud portions of songs are not as blown out as they are on the CD version, making Love Runs Deeper a much more enjoyable listen.