Peter Gabriel remasters

Hi guys,

Long Walk Home is out - the soundtrack to the upcoming movie 'Rabbitt Proof Fence'.

Funny that I came across this thread because I was going to post asking what anyone's thoughts were on the remasters. I have a sampler CD with about 8 remastered songs (1 from each album I think). Compared Games w/o Frontiers to the original CD (Gabriel 3) and it sounds more open and dynamic. Also compared Sledgehammer (So) and felt the same, though to a lesser extent - probably because the recording is newer than Gabriel 3. Also Shock the Monkey (Security) has some improvement, though not as obvious as the others (at least to me). Some of the effects/sounds/instruments are mixed more 'out in front' than previously.

Anyone else have some insight? I'm particularly interested in the improvements in the first 4 albums.

Regards,
Chris

Here is some info I grabbed off the petergabriel.com site about a recall of some of the remasters:

Due to a packaging error with the limited edition "mini vinyl" versions of Peter Gabriel's Remastered catalogue they have temprorarily been withdrawn from sale in the UK. The problem lies in the placement of a sticker, mistakenly attached directly to the printed surface instead of to the shrink wrap.

The new packaging rectifying the fault will be released on the 10th of July.

If you have already purchased copies of the 'mini vinyl" releases and wish to swap them for the new versions your retailer should be able to help you with the exchange.

If you purchased from Womadshop.com please email trading@realworld.co.uk quoting your Order number for details on how to exchange your CDs.

FYI, there is also an interview on PG's site where he talks about the remasterings:

http://www.petergabriel.com/remasters/micsmith/about.html

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