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Siamese Dream - Sound Quality?

I always liked several of the Smashing Pumpkins popular early songs. Cherub Rock was always my favorite.  But I never really listened to their albums or bought any music (back when that's what you did).

I've been giving them a listen lately and have enjoyed Siamese Dream.

However, on both of my systems the Qobuz version sounds a bit muddy. I know it is bass heavy and driving but it just doesn't sound right to me. The Qobuz version is a 2011 remaster.

I consider many contemporary remasters to be overcompressed disasters but I can't say that what I'm hearing is all due to compression.

So I'm curious. For those with an earlier CD or other version, how is the sound quality? I think I like the album enough to get a CD for my collection but probably wouldn't bother if it is also muddy.

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slaw
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Saw them in the 90s with D’arcy & Chamberlin when he was struggling personally. It was great. They did a very cool version of "Everybody Wants Some".

Found my lp, up next.

BTW, The Fruit Bats recorded that entire album. Worth checking out.

Lot of emphasis on lower bass info that could be considered "muddy" if one’s system can’t reproduce it probably.

So far, I’m giving it a solid/conservative 9 out of 10. Especially for a 90s rock lp.

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slaw
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I have an op/lp version but really been too long since I've listened to comment. I don't recall it being muddy though it's been a while.

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