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FLAC level 8, ripped with cdparanoia, source: Cherry Red Records' CDLEMD 182 (out January 2011)

Tracklist
1. Straight Lines 5.12
2. Sanctuary 4.16
3. A Map of You 3.51
4. Science 3.21
5. On Islands 4.25
6. This World of Water 3.40
7. Living by Numbers 3.30
8. Dead Fish (Don't Swim Home) 5.27
9. Adventures 3.54
10. The Safe Side 3.11
11. She's a Magazine 4.17
12. Chik Musik 2.15
13. Magazine Musik 1.01
14. Missing Persons 3.30
15. Tell Me Something New 2.12
16. Sad Films 2.41

in January 2011 a 4th CD variant appeared on the UK label Cherry Red (CDLEMD 182). This time From A to B is packaged together with Anywhere as a 2CD set. From A to B has an identical set of bonus tracks as the "plus" version, however the tracks are presented in a different order. Missing Persons is tagged "clean version" however there seems to be no difference to other available versions of the track. The main omissions are Under Attack and 'And' which remain unique to the Japanese release. The packaging is based on a background of Anywhere, overlaid with the two album covers. There is an extensive booklet with copious notes on the band and its output. The graphic used for From A to B on this release is slightly mysterious, as it is variation on the "plus" cover which had never been seen previously.

CD Remastering / Sound Quality...

The over-riding opinion on all of the From A to B CDs is that the sound quality is excellent. However, each release is slightly different - primarily in terms of volume. The wave images can be compared in the Misc Gallery and form the basis of much of the comment here.

The 1994 GTO release is slightly quieter than other versions. It is suspected that this version has had the least remastering and is, therefore, potentially the closest representation of the original master tape. And closest in sound to the original vinyl LP. The 2001 "plus" release seems to have had the volume boosted significantly. Indeed the wave form suggests that the boost has gone beyond a simple normalisation of the volume to 100%, and this may be an early example of the remastering technique which has become popularly known as "loudness wars". The 2001 Japanese release is very similar to the 1994 release hence is very similar in terms of sound quality. The 2011 Cherry Red wave forms look very similar to the 2001 "plus" release hence the same "loudness" approach seems to have been adopted. Which CD version you prefer will largely depend on the listening situation.

As previously mentioned, the pervasive opinion seems to be that they all sound great. However, the original 1994 release may well sound more refined in ideal listening circumstances, but for on-the-move situations the other releases (especially the "plus" and Cherry Red releases) will likely sound clearer and more dynamic.


Voor de liefhebbers/verzamelaars van space/synthesizer/ambient/chillout/(oldskool)electronic music

Volgens mij nog niet eerder in deze versie (CDLEMD 182) gespot.

Groet Nachtuil!!!