Classic album, great remasteriing!
923729
I have loved this album since it came out, and think of it as almost a greatest hits compilation. Every song is at least a great rocker, if not a classic anthem you sing along with at the concert.
The new re-mastering is wonderful with more detail and cripsness.
3735120
This is one of the best remastered albums I have heard!!!! It is great , I garantee you would love this!!!
4794320
I don't think anyone who loved this album in the 80's can find any fault with this masterful re-release.  If you are an 80's synth pop fan and are unfamiliar with this band's work, it's well worth your time and money, too.  All 12 original tracks been beautifully remastered to accentuate the punchy analog synth sounds of the time, and this re-release includes b-sides and remixes that are worthy bonus tracks.  I enjoyed revisiting this classic, as well as Naked Eyes' sophomore album, "Fuel For The Fire," also remastered and re-released with bonus tracks by Cherry Red this year.  Pick them up while you can.  Nearly 30 years later, and this gem has finally gotten a proper CD release.  Bravo.
1803460
This is not a review of the album, which is excellent. It is a review of the remastering.

I am a huge fan of this album. Had the vinyl, the cassette, an earlier CD, and downloaded the combined Sunflower / Surf's Up from a few years back.

I ordered this, hoping it would bring something new to the table. It is virtually identical to the Sunflower / Surf's Up version.

Just sayin, so ya know.
1702195
Japanese releases usually offer superior sound quality, and this is no exception.  If you're a fan from the early days, you won't be disappointed.  Enjoy this classic album in great sound quality.
4578666
Yep, 5 stars, I love the album.  When I lost my original CD I went out and bought it again.  However, if there ever was an album that needed to be remastered this is it.
4860652
Always dreamt about having this album on vinyl. But of course an old copy was just too expensive, but this version sounds totally great. II recommend you buy a copy, turn down the lights and crank it up way loud and have your mind blown by the early pioneering  magic of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. A TRUE CLASSIC!!
2650160
This is a fantastic album I waited far to long to hear.  But maybe it was good to wait for this remastered version given what others said about the first release's sound quality issues. The music is superb, as good as much Beatles music.  In Harrison's catalog, some of his songs are strange, but this entire album is strong. The instrumentals on disc 2 are just fantastic music in terms of guitar work. I'd love to see Brad Paisley record the "Jeep" number just to see how another eminent guitarist in another genre would put his spin on it.
4067890
I`m usually skeptical about remastered editions of albums. Usually, it`s an artist/record company ploy that entices the consumer to spend money on an album he/she already has. And usually, the sound of the remastered cd isn`t any more spectacular then when you had it originally,
A Trick of the Tail is a noted exception. I loved this album immediately when I heard it on cassette fifteen years ago,and it wasn`t because of the remastered sound that I purchased this cd. But I must tell you that the remastered sound is a vast improvemt over the previous cd reissue of this album. The  original production by David Hentschel is excellent and the clarity was a vast improvemnt over the Gabriel  Genesis albums . `You could hear the drums', as the Genesis biogrpaher, Amando Gallo pointed out at the time.
The selling point for me was not the reamstered sound , although I must say Im impressed wit the remastering job done here. I did not think they could produce any more clarity out of this album than what was already bourne out. When you hear Phil Colins sing on this album, it sounds as if he`s standing right next to you. And there are instrumental details of the songs I never picked out before. Mike Riuhterford`s bass guitar is more upfront than it ever has been.
Im sure for those of you who are reading this have heard a Trick of The Tail before and you know that the album is an example of great songwriting. I wouldn`t call it an overly progressive effort such as Selling Engalnd By the pound, but the album is a great collection of songs that stood the test of time, well before Phil Collins became a purveyor of lite Fm and Disney soundtrack music. His singing  is compelling and convincing, especially on tracks such as Mad man Moon and Ripples where he`s believable and vulnerable. And as I said before, the drum sound is vastly improved and hearing Collins play reminds you that this man was an underrated player,
 Much of the credit of this album belongs to Tony Banks, who is vastly underrated as keyboard player and this was a man who was not given to onstage histrionics such as Emerson and Wakeman. His forte was good, concentrated songwriting. It`s no surprise that most of the writing crdits on this album belong to him.
The major selling point of the album for me happened to be the extras. You get the three promo videos for the album; Robbery, assault and battery, Ripples(the best track on the album ,IMO. The interplay between Hackett and Banks during the instrumental section is stirringly beatuiful), and A Trick of The tail. I knew you could get these videos on the Genesis video collection, but since much of it is culled form the 80`s and 90`S, I didn`t purchase that dvd since Im  not a huge fan of Genesis during that era.
In addition, you get the `Genseis Live in concert `76 film, which is a good document of the band before Steve Hackett departed the follwing year. You also have the prog vetaran drummer Bill bruford augmenting Collins. Unfortuantley, the film is marred by the director inserting silly silent movie and world war 2 footage during some of the songs. But when the director focuses on the band playing, it`s really exciting. The interplay between Collins and Bruford is astonishing. Banks keyboard work is impeccable , Rutherford holds his own on bass,and Collins is a pro behind the microphone and drums.
I must reitierate ; Its not often I`m a sucker for remastered albums, but I caved in on this one. Although knowing the quality of the songs defintely helped. Let`s put it this way; You won't see me forking over bucks for Abacab. I do have my standards.
Now, if only they remaster the Lamb, perhaps I can be lured into buying that one.
1834818
The only unfortunate thing about this album is that the mono LP has the original version of Tears of a Clown on it, which has still to this date not been released on a CD. If you own the CD Tears of a Clown do not buy this, it is the same thing.
This Japanese remaster kicks butt as far as sound quality. This is my favorite album by Smokey & The Miracles and was very happy that it was remastered.
3498167
This album is very enjoyable. It literally is a "pure rock" version of "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" by the Beatles. It has the same effect to your ears, you want to listen to it over and over and over! The Sheer Heart Attack EP is enjoyable too, you won't regret having the 2011 remaster one bit!
4964479
Great album from back before they broke up and got "clean". This album rocks from beginning to end. The quality of the remaster sounds very clear and powerful to me. Very much worth the asking price. Aerosmith on this album is still hungry and a bit raw, a good thing. Do yourself a flavor pick this one up and play it loud! You'll be glad you did.
3723669
A beautiful edition of this under-appreciated classic. The sound on this disc is faithful to my original vinyl copy, and with an image of the original master tape in the package, it appears that Sundazed went directly to the source to get a such a great sounding remaster. The CD comes in a miniature "gatefold LP" style jacket with a full color booklet including a nice history of the band and detailed sessionography. There is more to the Left Banke than just "Walk Away Rene" and "Pretty Ballerina," a solid album from start to finish without the filler and half-baked covers that plagued albums from this era. Highly Recommended!
4840354
This was the first Waterboys album I ever bought, and I remember laying that slab of vinyl on the Dual and being blown away by the full envelope of sound.  This remastered release sounds infinitely better than the original CD release, even if you're not a total audiophile.  The new additions are pretty good, but frankly I find that "bonus tracks" tend to distract from the song cycle that was the original album.  (Can you imagine Abbey Road with bonus tracks?  Seems to cheapen the original effort.)
As for the two "restored" songs, however, I do take issue with Mike Scott on those.  "All The Things She Gave Me" does appear to be a slightly longer, more satisfying version.  However, "The Thrill Is Gone" replaces the original vocal track with a much more bluesy/meandering lead vocal which has a very different feel from the original sparse, haunting vocals on this song.  I still have my original CD of this album for that reason: "The Thrill is Gone" here on this re-issue is not just an "unedited" version, as listed on the cover and in the liner notes.  The original is probably my favorite Waterboys songs ever, so hearing it here with an overly self-indulgent vocal track bugs me.  Perhaps you'll like it more, but it put me off.
(On a side note, "The Live Adventures of the Waterboys" has the most amazing medly of "The Thrill Is Gone" with "The Healing Has Begun" which is really terrific, as is the "Because the Night/Pan Within" on that same collection.  Wow.  Highly recommended.)
Overall, I'd give this re-issue a thumbs up for the excellent sound and most of the bonus tracks, which are fine songs,though it's unclear how they fit into the album concept.  I just wish artists wouldn't use re-issues as a way of tinkering with classic works.  (George Lucas should have kept his hands off the original Star Wars movies as well.)
2797059
This is the first album from Steely Dan, when it actually was a band (before it became Becker and Fagan with studio musicians). The jazzy elements of their later work is absent and David Palmer is listed as "lead singer" (although Fagan sings most of the songs). Palmer sang the hit "Dirty Work". IMO, this is a great album of songs and it's one of my fave Steely Dan albums.

I already own the box set, and wanted to upgrade to the remastered CD's because of good reviews on the "improved" sound. The remastering is subtle - the sound is cleaner, clearer and has more depth, but has retained all the dynamics without being overly loud or bright. However, without a hi-fi stereo system, I doubt most people would notice any improvement over the original CD's or the box set - previously released versions already sounded quite good. So, it's an unnecessary purchase for most people (hence, my reason for deducting one star).

The remastered version includes lyrics and extra running commentary, which is continued on each successive CD.

Final verdict - it's a good Steely Dan album, if you haven't already got it. If you already own the 1993 box set, you don't need this remaster. However, it does have better sound quality and it's priced around $5, so if you got a good stereo system, go for it!
1139490
A Question of Balance has always been my favorite Moody Blues album.  I love the "new" more live-sounding instrumentation.  Of course, with the 2008 remastered version, the instruments are more clear and bright as well.  One reviewer talked about straining to hear the bass on the new remaster of AQOB, but I must disagree.  I think the bass is quite apparent, and I don't even have the rhythm ax of my stereo turned on, which would increase the bass.  Another reviewer discussed the notion of distortion.  Well, I don't hear it.  One thing about the new remasters is that you don't need to have the volume cranked up nearly as much to enjoy the music.  Anyway, as I've already mentioned in other reviews of the 2008 remasters, they are far superior to any previous release or remaster of the "core 7" Moody Blues!
4315328
Fine quality remaster. Really took me back to the days when I played along to these songs on cassette (yeah, cassette). So, the sound quality has definitely been upgraded.