I Know I'm Not Wrong CD mix?

[fleetwoodguy79]

Really neat stuff that I'm reading in this thread. And especially, welcome -- mediumbluemetal!

Here are my theories...

I do have an original version of the Tusk album, the HDTrack, and the CD reissue... I agree that the stereo mix is present on both major mixes (LP / HDT, CD reissue). There is clear separation which does not denote a mono mix. If you perform an analysis (using Adobe Audition, for instance), it's clear that sonic differences in the waveforms exist between the L and R channels. So, what gives?

Well, now let me throw my own speculation into the mix... I think that Lindsey had something to do with the reissue / "remix". Why, you may ask? Look at the 2004 performance of IKINW on the SYW tour. The chorus background vocals ("ohhhaaahh.... waaaahaaaaa") were clearly a focal point of that song for the 2004 performance. Those background vocals did NOT exist on the original LP, but did exist on the reissue (ironically, focal point is the R channel in the stereo mix). I think Lindsey either tweaked the mix for this release, or used an alternate mix for the reissue.

Also... while there certainly could have been a mastering error on the orignal LP, do you think that the band (especially Lindsey, given this was his brainchild) would have permitted this? It just seems highly unlikely.

I love root cause analysis. This thread is awesome.