kramer73 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/soundgarden/ultramega_ok_expanded_reissue http://soundgarden.shop.livenation.com/store/?src=SOGWEB¤cy=USD This remixed and expanded reissue of Soundgarden’s Ultramega OK is a long-planned “correction” of the legendary band’s Grammy®-nominated debut full-length. The album was originally recorded and released in 1988 on SST Records. While the band enjoyed working with the original producer, Drew Canulette, they soon realized they weren’t quite happy with the final mix. Thus, shortly after the album’s release, the band decided to remix the album for subsequent pressings. However, success intervened: the band rapidly scored a deal with A&M and began work on their major-label debut, Louder Than Love, and the Ultramega OK remix project fell by the wayside as Soundgarden climbed their way to (ultra)mega-stardom. In 2016, after worldwide success, a breakup, a reunion, and many albums and tours, the band finally acquired the original multi-track tapes to Ultramega OK and carved out time to dig into the remix. They handed the tapes over to longtime friend and engineer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Skin Yard), who worked with the band to create a fresh mix of the album that, for the band, ties up this persistent loose end and remedies the sound of their debut album. While they were at it, the band dug out six early versions of tracks that wound up on Ultramega OK. The songs were recorded in 1987 on 8-track tape by Jack Endino and Chris Hanzsek at Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, and mixed by Jack Endino in 2016. These versions feature the band in raw, powerful form – sonically closer to the band’s Endino-recorded debut EP Screaming Life – and provide a fascinating window into the development of songs that eventually became staples of the band’s set. The six songs comprise what the band refers to as Ultramega EP, and they are included in this reissue. Hailed as grunge innovators, Soundgarden redefined rock music for a generation. In the ‘80s, the band - singer/guitarist Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Hiro Yamamoto, and drummer Matt Cameron - combined a punk ethos, brutal metal soundscapes, and Cornell’s ravenous roar to capture the attention of the masses. Jagged and ferocious, their music was deeply at odds with the synth-pop and hair metal which dominated the 80’s airwaves. Early indie releases, including seminal Screaming Life and Ultramega OK, quickly led to a dedicated indie following as the band toured on both sides of the Atlantic. Subsequent albums, including Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, and Down on the Upside, achieved multi-platinum sales and launched the band to international fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Nice. That's two new reissues ordered today. 2017 is starting out fast and strong. This is a remix, so it should be a bit different than just a remaster. Lame that it's $2 more to order from the Soundgarden store. LOL Just order direct from subpop. Edited January 18, 2017 by kannibal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_s82 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Pre-ordered through Subpop, now if I could just find a copy of the Silver Badmotorfinger somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 2:22 PM, nathan_s82 said: Pre-ordered through Subpop, now if I could just find a copy of the Silver Badmotorfinger somewhere. Have you seen the prices on Discogs? Glad I grabbed it when it was up on the SG site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_s82 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 8:17 AM, vinyl addict said: Have you seen the prices on Discogs? Glad I grabbed it when it was up on the SG site. Yep, it's wicked expensive now, just settled and got the black version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Just got shipping notification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Anyone know how many loser editions will be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Mine should be here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramer73 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 7 hours ago, VinylMario said: Anyone know how many loser editions will be available? Looks like it's still available over at Sub Pop. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBrownstone Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The remix is night and day from the original SST release. Beautiful packaging and interesting liner notes if you're into that kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 03/08/2017 at 5:07 AM, vinyl addict said: Mine should be here today. Did you receive yours yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, VinylMario said: Did you receive yours yet? 1 hour ago, VinylMario said: Did you receive yours yet? Velocity of Sound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, vinyl addict said: Holy shit that's badass! Mine's still on its way. You lucky bastard ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Not sure why it double posted everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhcp02 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Anybody get a shipment confirmation from bullmoose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondie Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 picked up the loser edition from Discogs for just £20. Looks like its the same pressing for USA/Europe. Thanks to this thread vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I read a really positive review about this new remaster so I'm much more curious than I was before. Of course with Jack Endino involved I should've realized it would turn out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Why weren't you curious before? And it's a remix, not just a remaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I guess because the production of the album originally was so bad I didn't think much could be done to improve it. I also just bought a used copy about a month before this was announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well, if it was just a remaster, then yeah, there wouldn't be much more that could have been done. The liner notes go into some detail on the remix and how it was improved. It's pretty cool. I spent some some decent time and money a few years ago tracking down a nice condition yellow copy, but that never stops me from getting these new reissues. Always happy to have more of my favorite bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Just received my loser edition in the mail. Now I really feel like a loser. Didn't before tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Christ, just heard Chris Cornell died. What a horrible string of losses to the music world lately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames690 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yep sad news indeed. I'm man enough to admit I shed a tear pizza face 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikness Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Whoa, Soundgarden just played here on Sunday. This is nuts. Haven't really paid any attention to the band lately, but I was a big SG and Audioslave fan growing up. Cornell seemed like one of the ones who'd live forever. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza face Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Crazy - he performed in Detroit last night and shortly after he was found dead, possible suicide. I definitely shed a tear. Will be listening to SG and Temple of the Dog all day. Never got into audioslave but will have to check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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