24KG: Deluxe or Standard Sequencing?

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So, there's been a bit of discussion in various threads as to which sequencing for 24KG is better: the Deluxe 16-track album, or Standard 14-track album. So I thought it could be fun to set up a poll.

For me, the Deluxe tracklisting/sequencing is far superior to the Standard album. For one thing, it feels like a cohesive album from start to finish. The songs flow better from start to finish. And when thought of as 4 sets of 4-track EPs, it truly tells a great, well balanced story. And I believe I've said this in another thread, but for me, the first 8 tracks on the Deluxe album are the most sonically perfect run of songs we've received from Stevie in decades.

The Standard album just sounds more disjointed. I don't like how Cathouse Blues is so close to the beginning - it doesn't make sense there. On the Deluxe album, it serves as a fun little breather for the great ending of The Dealer and She Loves Him Still. Likewise, I don't think the Dealer works well as a second track. I LOVED the demo, and really like the released version, but it makes more sense as a mid-tempo rocker leading up to SLHS. As a second song on the album, it falls a bit flat for me.

One thing I like about both versions: the first and last track are the perfect choices.

And finally, it is of course worth mentioning that I love, love both Watch Chain and Twisted.

So, what do you all think?