REMASTERING, OR WHAT WAIT!!

Let's start with my first comparison between the original press (black) and one of the newly reissues (clear pink).

 

Here we go with the spectral view for each song (click on it for bigger view)

If you look at the diagrams the original 1999 press has much more presence at the high frequencies. Maybe on the 2015 there is some filtering going on. Don't know what exactly.

 

Also for my ears the original press has much more punch and drive.

01. Emotion Sickness (Orig. 1999 Press)

and the newly 2015 reissue

02. Anthem For The Year 2000 (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

03. Ana's Song (Open Fire) (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

04. Spawn Again (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

05. Miss You Love (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

06. Dearest Helpless (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

07. Do You Feel The Same (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

08. Black Tangled Heart (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

09. Point Of View (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

10. Satin Sheets (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

11. Paint Pastel Princess (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

12. Steam Will Rise (Orig. 1999 Press)

2015 reissue

Ok, so far so good. The 2015 reissue has 2 bonus tracks. Let's look at 'em.


13. Anthem For The Year 2000 (Choir Version)

If you look closely this version is completely cut off at 20kHz. Sourced from the highest quality tapes, ha ha ha.

14. Spawn Again (Pre-Vitro Version)