clydethejackal Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Got my order in from Fat. Pleased to find that I got one copy on (just barely) translucent red and one copy on opaque pale yellow vinyl. Pretty sweet. Sorry for the really crappy pic. They look more or less the same as the other photos posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themullet89 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Red Screeching Weasel and an Orange SOF. Fat needs to correct their shit - SOF is definitely orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydethejackal Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Red Screeching Weasel and an Orange SOF. Fat needs to correct their shit - SOF is definitely orange! Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I got the SW record today and am about to listen to it, but I haven't seen one post in this thread about what the record actually SOUNDS LIKE. It looks cool and all, but I'll try to spark a discussion about the new sequencing and mastering and maybe someone who opened theirs can chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 The SW record sounds like TVCD with extra tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 On first listen, I think this version sounds more like all of the other SW records. I have always thought that what made TVCD and Major Label Debut stick out is that they sounded completely different from all of the previous SW records both production wise and with a much faster, angrier sound. But I think the new production and mastering suit this record pretty well. My only complaints on first listen are that the second guitar "solos" seem to be pushed to the background where I thought that they were important to the the original versions (Speed of Mutation and We Are the Generation X in particular.) The other issue I have is that "My Own World" sounds out of place on the record. It sounds like it should've been on Ben's first solo record (which is easily the low point in his career in my opinion). But it really think that the sequencing of the new songs works well aside from "My Own World" and I usually can't stand plugging songs in between original song orders on LPs. I also think that the new artwork is unnecessary and after the amazing cover that guy did for "Tarantula" is a major disappointment. Apparently, I just reviewed this. By the way, it was on red vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I love the solo stuff, think it's the "high point" ad dig this cover art. Take that for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I really dig the new sound of the record. It's a lot warmer. I also noticed some different vocal inflections than on the original version. I don't mind the solos being pushed back a bit and I like that there isn't an intrusive cymbal crash every half second. I think the new sequencing works because they are all songs I was already familiar with that got added into the mix. With Riverdales - Phase 3, I had never heard those songs prior to hearing them on the record and it was jarring at first. This is more familiar and I think it works really well. As for the cover art, I like it. I always like when artwork takes its queues from the lyrics and this one does a pretty good visual representation of burn it down. I liked the original artwork a lot, but to me it never really fit with a punk rock record, especially one as angry as TVCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 opaque or clear red? didn't see anyone explicitly answer you, so I will: it's nearly opaque thanks! i sure hope these show up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 ^ I'm with hickey. Also, Fidatevi is a great fuckin record zak, you should re-visit it...I had to do the same myself at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Got both of these yesterday. SoF is definitely on orange vinyl but mine has a lot of red "smoke" in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 ^ I'm with hickey.Also, Fidatevi is a great fuckin record zak, you should re-visit it...I had to do the same myself at one point. I'm going to have too I guess but I thought that record was terriblethe first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I think the new sequencing works because they are all songs I was already familiar with that got added into the mix. With Riverdales - Phase 3, I had never heard those songs prior to hearing them on the record and it was jarring at first. This is more familiar and I think it works really well. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 ^ I'm with hickey.Also, Fidatevi is a great fuckin record zak, you should re-visit it...I had to do the same myself at one point. I'm going to have too I guess but I thought that record was terriblethe first time around. I remember downloading some of the songs (Audiogalaxy FTW) back when the album came out and I was not into it at all. After some time passed (years lol), I went back to it and I am glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I gave Fidatevi another solid try a couple of years ago. I still don't really dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I gave Fidatevi another solid try a couple of years ago. I still don't really dig it. It definitely doesn't stand up against the SW stuff and TOAB, but it is good for what it is, which is still leaps and bounds above most of the newer "music" I hear...imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have gone back to Emo and Teen Punks in Heat, which I didn't like at all when they came out and found some redeeming value in them, but Fidatevi I still do not like. TOAB didn't stick w/ me too long either. Last night I listened to the TVCD LPs back to back. This is prob the only remastered release I've heard where the original is actually louder than the reissue. To me the original does sound a little thin, but it also sounds a bit more aggressive than the remix. The remix is definitely warmer and more full sounding. The vocals are more in front on this mix too. I also don't mind the reorder and new tracks thrown in there at all ("Crybaby" is still one of my favorite SW songs). They all work fine for me (even "My Own World" which I prob like better in this context than on its own). I want to take the CDs and do a track by track compare, but haven't got to that yet. This was an interesting one for me. I think I like both and wouldn't necessarily always pick one over the other to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 TVCD and speakeasy just arrived. look great and sound great. fat knows what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I love Emo and Fidatevi. I could never get into TVCD because it hurt my head. I have sensory issues with high treble sounds and the original mix always made me feel like crap. I listened to the remix samples off of amazon and it sounds great. Very excited for this release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealex Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 TVCD sounds awesome, very full sound and that obnoxious crash cymbal every beat 4 has been taken down a notch. Great reissue of a good record! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 My Smoke or Fire has some black splotches in it too, anyone else's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richiebullets Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 i got these today...my sof is clear orange w/ smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have a question. For TVCD, were the red and yellow copies shipped at the same time? I ordered the red on the first day available and the yellow as well on the first day it was available. I received the yellow 3 days ago, but I am still waiting for the red. I heard it shipped a week before the yellow. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydethejackal Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have a question. For TVCD, were the red and yellow copies shipped at the same time?I ordered the red on the first day available and the yellow as well on the first day it was available. I received the yellow 3 days ago, but I am still waiting for the red. I heard it shipped a week before the yellow. Is this true? I got red and yellow at the same time. Ordered from Fat. Not the SW website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 In the same package? I'm still waiting for the red SW and decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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