This is pretty hilarious to see that we now have a loudness contest in the recording industry. It’s yet another reason to give up on music that is made for business over rock for rock’s sake. Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal on Metallica’s new Death Magnetic album and how many fans are complaining that it’s just TOO LOUD! (Ever think you’d ever hear Metallica fans saying that?!) And be sure to listen to the comparison in mastering in the box that looks like this…
No wonder I love the sound of old music. Also, it’s pretty much impossible to master things this way for vinyl, because the needle would be knocked right out of the groove. Vinyl demands nuance.
