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« on: September 29, 2021, 11:35:41 PM »
The 50th anniversary edition of the album came out a few months ago, although the remixing had actually occurred in 2020. This ended up being much more controversial than I had expected. Because several people were really disappointed by the results. I didn't actually buy this until not long ago. So I was forming my impressions mostly by what I had seen on You Tube videos.
For some reason, Bobby Whitlock wasn't consulted at all on anything that they did. And when he finally got to listen to the remix itself, he was very critical. I know this because I watched his video before it was taken down. He didn't get too specific, but he must have used the word "awful" at least ten times. He said the remix sounded like it had been done by some high school students in a garage.
Other critics, just regular people on You Tube, agreed with what Bobby Whitlock had said. Their main concern seemed to be with both the vocals and bass being too loud. I didn't know what to think before I got a chance to listen. To me having prominent vocals and bass seems like a good thing. When I finally got to listen to the album, I was very pleased. They made an attempt to at least lessen Phil Spector's wall of sound. The vocals are clearer and i like that. I also like the bass being more prominent this time. Overall, this version of ATMP seems to have a sonic clarity that other versions lacked, IMO. But like I said, all of this is controversial. There are many opinions going around. But this is mine. BTW, the album comes in many formats. I got the 3 CD version. The last CD consists of studio outtakes, etc. But it comes even in a super deluxe version that is 1K. That's the one the George Harrison estate sent Bobby Whitlock. He said the only thing he liked about it were the gnomes and that's the only reason he kept it. Mine cost a little less than $30. It was worth it. After reading all the negative comments, I guess I ended up liking the album more than I was expecting. Because I had an open mind going into this, but let, of course, my ears decide.
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