MarkA Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've got the official AMSP album digital download in both MP3 and 16bit Wav formats (both downloaded via the website) - and the MP3 sounds clearly better to my ears. The Wav is fine, but it sounds dull and lifeless compared to the MP3s - which have a bit more shine and resonance to them, more punch. Does Audacity have an EQ that shows the frequency range in real time? Maybe the MP3 is mastered slightly differently and has a bit more roll off on the bass end, which is chock full on the WAV. MP3 has slightly less HF range, depending on the bit rate, so it may roll off that end too. Dunno... to me the WAV's sound better with the low frequency, sub bass clutter rolled-off, seeming to give more space for the other frequencies to breath. Maybe your ears just prefer the slightly grainier sound of MP3 in this case, which excites some of the sounds a bit more in certain ranges. I'll be interesting to hear the CD and see if any changes were made, unlikely though that is... the vinyl is another matter, and would need more considered mastering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediStick Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Okay is Pitchfork's need to post everything Radiohead related in their news section weirding anybody else out? Jonny playing something a little weirdly during a live performance of Nude (while funny) doesn't really seem top page news worthy. with pitchfork's audience, radiohead = clicks, i guess. it is weird though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollyh Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 New Friday vignette is up by ADAM BUXTON, yes, Dr Buckles himself, didn't see that coming, it's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebelle Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 ok I'm sure I've completely lost it, but I could've sworn that at one point there was a version of the present tense that had a banjo part. Anyone else know anything about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudCuckooMan Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I don't know anything about it but I'd sure like to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryhoss Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Definitely enjoying the MP3s of AMSP more than the Wavs. I can't get my head round it, but it's like a layer of polish was sanded off the Wavs in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hey there's a 30 second vignette of desert island disk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumch Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Definitely enjoying the MP3s of AMSP more than the Wavs. I can't get my head round it, but it's like a layer of polish was sanded off the Wavs in comparison. Damn, I wonder if this has anything to do with the issues in my car with the WAV files. I haven't listened to the MP3s, tho. I got the WAVs and they sound like shit in my car, but they sound excellent through earphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathieu Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Damn, I wonder if this has anything to do with the issues in my car with the WAV files. I haven't listened to the MP3s, tho. I got the WAVs and they sound like shit in my car, but they sound excellent through earphone. The WAVs sound great in my car! Not sure what speakers I have, but whatever's default in a Kia car... Not really into that kind of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumch Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Yeah, I have a 15 year old camry. The speakers are JBC or something like that. I have a 100$ Kenwwod deck. Total shit system. Most stuff sounds just fine, but the Moon sounds meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryhoss Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Yeah, I have a 15 year old camry. The speakers are JBC or something like that. I have a 100$ Kenwwod deck. Total shit system. Most stuff sounds just fine, but the Moon sounds meh. Give the mp3s a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axis_Rain Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 The Radiohead Merchandise we've all been waiting for... https://store.wasteheadquarters.com/products/cut-out-logo-black-tote-bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy jack Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 The Radiohead Merchandise we've all been waiting for... https://store.wasteheadquarters.com/products/cut-out-logo-black-tote-bag "paging rose ocean to accessories." "rose ocean to accessories please." https://store.wasteheadquarters.com/collections/radiohead/products/a-moon-shaped-pool-scarf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyineverything Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helter Skelter Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks for saving Radiohead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyAlligator Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 All hail belly, Lord of the limbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebelle Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 "paging rose ocean to accessories." "rose ocean to accessories please." https://store.wasteheadquarters.com/collections/radiohead/products/a-moon-shaped-pool-scarf haha yeah I saw that and immediately thought "rose!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumch Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Oh, Belly, I love your fantasies. The only thing missing was an appearance from Fela, thanking everyone for bringing the beat back. That whole Ginger Baker thing didn't end well, so RH had to pick up the slack 40+ years later. +1 m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ventriloquist Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Belly of the beat is awesome. All of ya'll tryna hate on belly, shame on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ventriloquist Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Also, I might buy the postcards. They look really cool. Not too fond of the t shirts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hey there's a 30 second vignette of desert island disk Nice, and described as 'This Friday's vignette' - so we seem to get one every week?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryhoss Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Nice, and described as 'This Friday's vignette' - so we seem to get one every week?! On a Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumch Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Give the mp3s a shot. Gave them a shot. So much better in my car. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skuj Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Gave them a shot. So much better in my car. CrazyWarning: I'm a complete luddite. A techno ignoramus. WHY THE FUCK should it make a big difference, mp3 vs wav? Edit: And does this have any impact the CD that I will buy on June 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 On a Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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