greyfriar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 They should have added the "new" CU as a bonus track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanP Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) In the "Oh salvation" bridge in Sweet Miracle, I am hearing something in the background that I never noticed before -- single notes that almost sound like keyboards in between each time Geddy sings "oh salvation." Anyone else hearing this? Anyone ever notice it before? I never noticed it before. Neat. More generally, hats off to David Bottrill. Edited September 27, 2013 by AlanP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Holy shit, Ceiling Unlimited has a guitar solo! :o Wha.. what happened to the jam section! Wow, interesting. HATE IT. Why'd they add that stupid little guitar solo there? That power chord section was my favorite part of the song, and now it's buried behind a solo that wasn't there before and didn't need to be added in! Don't change the songs, just make them sound better! The song sounds good now apart from that. Ive listened through it 4 times now, I like it. Some of the jam session is cut out, but id rather have half the jam session sound good with a solo than a fuzzy full jam session None of the jam was cut out, but they added the guitar solo on top on part of it. They could have just left that solo out like they did 11 years ago.That's more apparent now, none of the jam was cut out. There's just this guitar solo sitting on it. This will take many listens. And on real equipment. I'm listening on little Logitechs at work and I don't dare crank it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm just pissed that my record dealer won't have it in stock before October 18th. He sais it's been postponed. I'm thinking about getting it somewhere else. Can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 To me, the two biggest improvements are on Ceiling Unlimited (which I always liked) and One Little Victory (which I thought was just ok). I never thought that the "jam" session involved much jamming nor brought much to the table, and the guitar solo adds so much more emotion and depth that really serves the song. The sound improvement in OLV is pronounced enough, even on my laptop speakers, that I can actually enjoy the song. Ghost Rider is the only song that I currently think took a step back. The loneliness of the beginning of the song is undermined by the added drums and vocals (he's supposed to be alone as a Ghost Rider!) and I'm not crazy about the extra echoes at the end of the song either. I can appreciate the sonic improvement, but I don't think the other changes serve the song. But who knows how I'll feel when I can fire up CD quality version on my home theater system. I'm very excited to do it, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Never thought that I would listen to Vapor Trails in its entirety anymore. The new mix makes this album so much breezier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffyshirt Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 These remixes of OLV and Earthshine are different than the Retrospective ones, correct? I'm 90% sure they are, but I just want to confirm. If so, it's cool to have three versions of those tunes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffyshirt Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 And holy balls. I'm only on OLV, but the separation in the instruments is just incredible. The drums especially sound SO MUCH better, you can actually hear everything that's happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 These remixes of OLV and Earthshine are different than the Retrospective ones, correct? I'm 90% sure they are, but I just want to confirm. If so, it's cool to have three versions of those tunes! Yes. These are new mixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 These remixes of OLV and Earthshine are different than the Retrospective ones, correct? I'm 90% sure they are, but I just want to confirm. If so, it's cool to have three versions of those tunes! Yes...very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm just pissed that my record dealer won't have it in stock before October 18th. He sais it's been postponed. I'm thinking about getting it somewhere else. Can't wait!!!Germany got Denmark's allotment and has to reorder. You've always got RS, and if you need a copy maybe greyfriar can mail you a copy to hold you over, since he's flashing his copy :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'll stop commenting until I can hear this thing properly. I'll close by saying I'M STOKED! Except for my CU and ST quibbles, everything else I'm hearing has be excited. Keep hearing new things. Bootiful!!! :hail: :rush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm just pissed that my record dealer won't have it in stock before October 18th. He sais it's been postponed. I'm thinking about getting it somewhere else. Can't wait!!! Maybe, someone from Germany will post a link to dl it :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I don't need the shitty RS site. The real thing: http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/VaporTrailsremix_zps72309b06.jpg Damn it, I hate you :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm just pissed that my record dealer won't have it in stock before October 18th. He sais it's been postponed. I'm thinking about getting it somewhere else. Can't wait!!! Maybe, someone from Germany will post a link to dl it :drool: I was hoping to get it on vinyl, because I would hate to buy it on cd or download it. Postponing the release of a Rush album is not taken lightly!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZivotSon Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Very happy with what I've heard so far, although it is ironic that the one little jam I was most looking forward to hearing cleaned up has been covered by a guitar solo. That sure came out of left field. I guess it gives me a reason to hold onto the original version. Can't wait to crank this while driving in my car. The old VT is such a sonic mess at high volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm just pissed that my record dealer won't have it in stock before October 18th. He sais it's been postponed. I'm thinking about getting it somewhere else. Can't wait!!! Maybe, someone from Germany will post a link to dl it :drool: I was hoping to get it on vinyl, because I would hate to buy it on cd or download it. Postponing the release of a Rush album is not taken lightly!!! I don't see it Leaked anywhere on the net. Grey is truly a lucky man :rush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 In the "Oh salvation" bridge in Sweet Miracle, I am hearing something in the background that I never noticed before -- single notes that almost sound like keyboards in between each time Geddy sings "oh salvation." Anyone else hearing this? Anyone ever notice it before? I never noticed it before. Neat. More generally, hats off to David Bottrill.Yep, heard that. Sounds almost orchestral. Never heard it before. :ebert: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Pardon my French but David Bottrill is a f***ing GENIUS He has done wonders for Tool and Peter Gabriel, and I think he will do wonders for the next Rush album. Yeah, I said it! I think he will be the next producer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big lou Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I posted this on another board yesterday -- Was lucky enough to get a physical cd yesterday: "I picked up the album a couple hours ago -- 5 songs in. I was a little unprepared for how drastic it would be. The album still has balls - but the layers and separation are now so distinct. If you didn't enjoy the layers/overdubs before - this may not be for you. I loved VT already and wasn't expecting my attitude to change much -- but this really takes it to another level." I have been through the album a couple times now - didn't like a few bits but for the most part really enjoyed. Still picking up new bits. Definitely a new view of VT. Will be replaying for a while. Money well spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I always liked the record a lot but it sounds as if now that VT might jump a few spots in my Rush album rankings. Anybody notice an extra guitar solo towards the end of OLV too? I don't remember hearing that. The drums are mixed A LOT warmer on this version. First thing I noticed. The snare loses a little pop and the toms a little power but it's worth it to smooth things out overall. Sounds like this is an improvement over the HD tracks version which I was already happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The Stars Look Down - I'm in tears, this is so effing beautiful :rush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsgalpal Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm on Peaceable Kingdom now... *swoon* The beginning is more catchy, and it just flows so much more smoothly... Oh my... My goosebumps now have people bumps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder2 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Okay, let me just push the play button right qu—HOLY SH*T! THE INTRO DRUMS TO ONE LITTLE VICTORY SOUNDS CLEANER THAN MY INTERNET HISTORY!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Okay, let me just push the play button right qu—HOLY SH*T! THE INTRO DRUMS TO ONE LITTLE VICTORY SOUNDS CLEANER THAN MY INTERNET HISTORY!!! I LOL'ed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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