Amazing Music, Poor Pressing
3 Stars
Posted
Sunday, November 12, 2006
by
Sam D.
I love the Decemberists and their music! This release is simply a must-have! Caveat Emptor: Don't buy this on vinyl! The LP sounds rather withdrawn (on a $4,000 pair of Focal-JM Labs and a Music Hall) and heartless. Even though this was pressed on two LP's, the playing time is too long. Especially now that they are with a major label, they could afford to do a three or four disc set, which is what this music deserves. The vinyl is not 180g or even close and is quite noisy. My copy has serious ticks all the way through "The Island" and there is some serious wow on disc 2. There are no extras, liner notes or anything! UGGHH! Long story short, buy the CD!