Death (2) – Individual Thought Patterns

All the instruments are somewhere in the box behind my speakers blurred. All, but the bass drum, which resonates clearly. Really disappointed.

Such a great album, I can't think of another metal album that has fretless bass so pronounced in the mix. It's wonderful! This pressing is decent, I'm used to the original mix so, taking a little time to get used to the fact that the ride cymbal is further back in the mix than what I'm used to, also way more room sound on the drums in general (I think I preferred it without so much). Sounds higher fidelity but I wish they would have kept those details more pronounced in the mix on this reissue.

Lovely looking vinyl but not great sounding. Compressed and some dissonance imo.

My copy came warped enough, but it’s playing OK. On the other hand, I don’t know about the QC at the pressing, as the disc is dirty and dusty, cheap paper inner sleeve that left paper scratches on it from wobbling around during shipping probably, not audible but still. The mix is, well, different from the original, drums and bass forward, vocals somewhat buried. I am keeping it because the cover and the inner booklet are very nice, but not going to buy another Relapse release. Mine reads, Made in Poland. BTW, did I tell you how off-center the disc is?

Well bought this record and am experiencing the same as others. On both side A and B there is audible distortion when playing close to the end of the record. Stay clear of this version.

I absolutely hate the remaster on this album.
I have the old CDs from the early 90s to compare it to and by comparison, this is unlistenable.
Don't get the high marks for this pressing at all.
Thin, shrill guitars, a flat sounding snare that really stands out in the mix, high pitched hi hat and cymbal crashes. DiGorgeos amazing bass is lowered in the mix.
The Relapse mixes for Human( which is decent) and SoP ( need a couple more listens) are both no where near this bad.
I compared it to the 2007 reissue of the original mix and the difference is astounding.
Avoid.

A wonderful album, but largely underestimated due to its compositional complexity, which has been in storage much longer than the rest. Perhaps not everyone likes progressive trends, but this album is composed with good taste, it has an accentuated spirit of melancholy and subtle melodies. So zombies, blood, leper colonies are good, but sometimes you need to think about the soul and the fate of the world too =) This album is different from the previous ones, but at the same time, without it, the discography would not be as we know it.

In of sound, everything is fine, a complete repeat of what has been published by Relapse since 2017. According to personal feelings, the sound in this mastering is heavier, bassier. The rhythm section is clearly defined, the guitars are sharper. From what I can compare it with, this is the first Japanese press on CD. There, the sound is much softer and more delicate, as this album was originally conceived and fixed in memory. I never thought I'd say this, but this Death Metal album sounds on vinyl heavier than it should. And it's probably not bad, someone will definitely like it, it's a matter of habit that has developed over decades. The vinyl itself sounds clean, so nothing will stop you from enjoying this heavy album.

In of design, the metal cover is kind of cool, but no more. It does not look very appropriate, the previous versions, when individual design elements were foiled, looked richer. The vinyl's color scheme goes well with the basic cover design and artwork. A good press, which is still worth its reasonable money. If for some reason you don't have this album and you don't have 300 euros for the first press, this variant may be suitable.

This edition has the same source with 2001 release, which has DR of 6: https://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/86072. Flat and lifeless sound. I bet it is no better than mp3. Compared to later Relapse releases, has less bass which is a virtue here. Useless press

According to https://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/181954 this edition has average dynamic range of 6. Which is bad as fuck, and it really sounds so poor. Plays like from the barrel, with lots of dumb bass. It's not that bass which gives record dynamics and might, it's just thoughtlessly cranked up bass knob on your amp. Compared to Century Media 2001 edition — same flatness but CM release sounds less bassy.

which master does it use? 2011 or the 2023 one?