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Metallica – Master of Puppets (remastered)

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I had this preordered and it just came today.
This is one of my all-time favorite albums. And yes, I own the original album.
My initial reaction is positive. I’ll need to listen to the whole thing, at full volume, going down the road in my truck though.
Metallica has the remaster available in various packages HERE. I only bought the CD ($12).
For those interested, here is a quick comparison:

CD Cases and CD (click on picture for full sized image).

Here are the CD rips, done back-to-back using dBpoweramp.
The changes are obvious.

Below is a screenshot of the original and remastered version of Master of Puppets (song) from within Audacity. The work done is clearly visible.
(click on picture for full sized image)

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  1. Derek. says

    Hi,

    As the software shows a marked difference in sound, does that show up in actual back to back listening? Apart from the volume level that is. One thing I’m finding with CD’s of different eras is I have to keep adjusting the volume level. Not so sure about any actual, audible sound difference tho. Oh, by the way IMHO Ride the Lightening has the edge over MoP.

    • Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound) says

      Ok, I’ve had a good listen. Volume is definately higher which we say in the waveform pics I posted. I do not know if that is the only thing they did but the subtleties and midranges seem louder/clearer too.

    • Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound) says

      Hard to argue against Ride To Lightning. For Whom the Bell Tolls and Fade to Black are a couple a favs for me and may be one of the best 1-2 punches in Metal.