
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Spoken like a true drummer! 
I agree, the way drums were recorded back in the '50s...they were truly WAY BACK in the mix!
Though back then, I think there were some limits imposed by the technology of the day, and things like drums and electric guitars were just starting to take on a prominent roll in the overall sound of music.
Back then it was mostly about the melody and the vocals.
While each style calls for a different approach, and there certainly are a few styles where the drums almost have to be right in your face, I think sometimes these days that in-your-face drum sound is overdone with music styles that really don't call for such a strong position with the drums.
It's either because of wrong recording techniques, or maybe it might have a lot to do with the use of the "EZDrummer" types if apps, instead of recording drums yourself. The sample drums are often done in a big-n-bold style, so that the individual samples each stand out...but they may end up being too bold for the rest of the tracks.
Again...it's a per song, per style choice. I don't think there's any one drum sound that should be used on everything...which I think you will agree with.
AFA reverb on drums...I mostly let the room sound come through from my OH mics....and about the only drum I will add/boost reverb on some occasions, is the snare...again, if the song calls for it.

I agree, the way drums were recorded back in the '50s...they were truly WAY BACK in the mix!
Though back then, I think there were some limits imposed by the technology of the day, and things like drums and electric guitars were just starting to take on a prominent roll in the overall sound of music.
Back then it was mostly about the melody and the vocals.
While each style calls for a different approach, and there certainly are a few styles where the drums almost have to be right in your face, I think sometimes these days that in-your-face drum sound is overdone with music styles that really don't call for such a strong position with the drums.
It's either because of wrong recording techniques, or maybe it might have a lot to do with the use of the "EZDrummer" types if apps, instead of recording drums yourself. The sample drums are often done in a big-n-bold style, so that the individual samples each stand out...but they may end up being too bold for the rest of the tracks.
Again...it's a per song, per style choice. I don't think there's any one drum sound that should be used on everything...which I think you will agree with.
AFA reverb on drums...I mostly let the room sound come through from my OH mics....and about the only drum I will add/boost reverb on some occasions, is the snare...again, if the song calls for it.