Old CD dynamics vs Remastered?

The cynical side of me says its just a screw the mug punter for more money by the record companies. Luckily most of the music I like or purchase most does not get to the 'Remugsters' stage.
I usually stick with the originals, funnily enough I was browsing through my albums t'ut other day (for nostalgic purposes only) and came across a half speed copy of Dire Straits LP 'Making Movies' with a price sticker of 10p attached, gawd knows where that album came from.
I think that remastered cd's are just like the commercials on the goggle box that really sound louder than the tv programs, just more in the EQ in the mid band.All IMHO.

I would not categorically discount newer remasters.

I had an older CD copy of Abacab by Genesis. The music was clearly lacking some of the energy and impact that it required to be effective. I picked up the latest remaster and things now sound more like the way they should at least for this kind of music, much more "rocking" rather than laid back MOR in the mixing.

Interesting question, I was playing the Buzzcocks remastered 1st cd the other day and thought what a great time to take another listen to Stiff little fingers greatest hits.(older) The remastered stuff sounds much better in my opinion and can play louder with less digital harshness if you can call it such a thing

Clearly the latest remastered Beatles EMI recordings are superior to earlier issues.

"Clearly the latest remastered Beatles EMI recordings are superior to earlier issues."

I was going to point that out as well.

I think sometimes people just need to stop thinking about what the music sounds like and why and just listen to seek musical satisfaction, however that is achieved.