I don't know much about the remastering of albums, but if Emancipation were to be remastered, would it take away the plastic sound of it.

Also, does anyone think that all of Prince's albums will be re-released in just certain Warner ones?

Any thoughts?

Smillan said:

I don't know much about the remastering of albums, but if Emancipation were to be remastered, would it take away the plastic sound of it.

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You're interested in this topic, but not interested enough to do a little reading and investigating yourself. We need to spoonfeed it to you. Gotcha.

BartVanHemelen said:

Smillan said:

I don't know much about the remastering of albums, but if Emancipation were to be remastered, would it take away the plastic sound of it.

Also, does anyone think that all of Prince's albums will be re-released in just certain Warner ones?

Any thoughts?

The "plastic" sound that most people allude to when they review this album is in reference to the production of the tracks (drum samples, synth textures, etc) and not so much the sonics of them, so unless you're talking about "remixing" the songs with newer elements, then, NO, it would do absolutely nothing. The album is a "1994-1996" album, so it will sound as such.

scorp84 said:

The "plastic" sound that most people allude to when they review this album is in reference to the production of the tracks (drum samples, synth textures, etc) and not so much the sonics of them, so unless you're talking about "remixing" the songs with newer elements, then, NO, it would do absolutely nothing. The album is a "1994-1996" album, so it will sound as such.

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- Exactly. Unfortunately, Prince went too ´plastic´ for my taste with Kirky J around in the 96-2001 era.

did Prince ever say anything about the "sound" of this album? besides it was the album he was meant to make

It was Kirky J's and Prince's production. It would not sound better due to the tools he used at the time. The snares, drums and sounds didnt have punch or bass in them.

The songs are beautifully written and some of them great tunes, however it was the studio production that made this album sound so tinny and bland. Analog was replaced for digital, and we all know digital in the 90s was not a good thing. prince continued with those sounds too even after he was not coproducing, finally dropping them almost overnight with Rainbow Children finally.

PurpleTrollster said:

It sounds plastic? Your disc must be dusty. Just wipe it of with a soft tissue, it should sound better afterwards.

You're so mean.

jaawwnn said:

I wonder how many live in the studio versions there are of tracks off this in the vault? The Somebody's Somebody livestudio version is a massive improvement to my ears, it'd be interesting to compare some more tracks.

wasnt that done as a rehersalfor the ellen show?

luvsexy4all said:

I bet it would sound beautiful on vinyl -- and the packaging could be stunning!

If it was going to be remastered, remaster to make it less loud and maybe bring other instruments to the fore.

There is nothing wrong with Emancipation.

People are obsessed with remasters and obsessed with finding fault.

Just enjoy it as I do - it's an awesome album.

The album BUMPED then.... an it do now

(had to invoke that type of speaking)...this is a ridiculous suggestion....it's a modern "master", and the sound is damn fine...

if any of his modern albums didn't sound that well, I'd nominate Lotusflow3r (though I've heard it sound great in digital editions) and 2010 (flat low fi) ...and the Indigo Nights cuts.... those could've sounded a little more crisp, if sourced from the soundboards

partyup77 said:

I bet it would sound beautiful on vinyl -- and the packaging could be stunning!

Sign me up.

I have no issues with how this album sounds - everything sounds pretty balanced, nice amount of loudness without going overboard, the songs sound even to each other.

A far as remastering, those are the things that would be affected. And they're not necessary.

Your complaints seem based on the content itself.

Musze said:

partyup77 said:

I bet it would sound beautiful on vinyl -- and the packaging could be stunning!

Sign me up.