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Led Zeppelin Mothership

I just got Mothership on LP. After loving the re-release of the Song Remains the Same I am a bit disappointed.

While Jimmy Page has done a good job at removing the sibilance, and over-saturation of the treble on the Classic Records versions of Zep I and II, he has also removed the excitement. The "Oh my God I feel like I am in the studio with Zeppelin" feeling has been replaced with a dull but clean sound. By mixing it so that no one instrument stands out over the other he has taken all of the "fun" out of the music.

Oddly enough he did a better job with the cd version. It sounds more analog then any of the prior Zep cd's. While it doesn't sound as good as the lp version, or the classic records albums, it is some of the best digital rock I have heard.
nrostov
nrostov OP
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Jaybo,

Wow couldn't disagree with you more about the vinyl. I do agree with the cd though.

There are somethings about the vinyl that are better than the classic records like better detail. There are things on there that I never heard before but they just smoothed it out too much for my taste. The highs are rolled off. It reminds me of when I used to own all CJ gear. Sure CJ paints a beautiful sonic picture but it's just boring.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Another money grab. Jimmy Page is a marketing genius. When will it end?

I'm waiting for the "Collector's Edition" which will be available in limited numbered quantities soon. Let's say about 3 million copies.

But you'll get a free poster.

LOL
nrostov OP
199 posts
 
Hey good for Jimmy....I mean he has to pay for that heroin somehow.
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rhyno
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just picked up the CD of mothership, and there's no comparison vs the last CD remaster of the original recordings. mothership is terrific.

first time i've had stage depth w/ a zep CD.
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gawdbless
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If any are bothered by the quality of any Led Zep recordings, fear not, there will be probably many more available in the near future.
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