Vote here for the best mixed song ever!

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"Me Gustas Tu" by Manu Chao, but really, anything by that guy is fucking amazing.
 
Raw-Tracks said:
I'll second that. I was going to mention that album for sure. I was just reading Cloneboy's new thread wondering about some of the worst sounding masters. The first thing that came to mind was the Chili Pepper's "Californication". What an awful sounding record! Compare that to "Blood Sugar Sex Magik", what a total 180!
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Yes, Blood Sugar is one of my favorite albums...both artistically & technically. Californication wasn't mixed that poorly. 'Right on Time' is a track that could have been fantastic, but unfortunately, turned out a little flat. Hearing it live is amazing though.

To be fair, it's a lot better than "One Hot Minute".

But what isn't?

I really dig a lot of lo-fi stuff...I listen to a lot of DC punk (I think the lower quality of that genre really enhances the enjoyment, however) and a lot of Frusciante (not known for his studio magicry...yes, I made up a word).

If I had to pick a track that blows my mind sonically, I'd have to say "Good Vibrations" (stereo version) by the Beach Boys.

I also dig the Johnny Cash version of "Hurt". Rick Rubin really did a solid job on that one.
 
invisiblenemies said:
Yes, Blood Sugar is one of my favorite albums...both artistically & technically. Californication wasn't mixed that poorly. 'Right on Time' is a track that could have been fantastic, but unfortunately, turned out a little flat. Hearing it live is amazing though.

To be fair, it's a lot better than "One Hot Minute".

But what isn't?
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I read the Dave Navarro didn't even like One Hot Minute because he thought it sounded "rushed." But I think it's an awesome album. Maybe it doesn't sound quite as good as Blood Sugar, but I think it sounds better than Californication. It's probably my second favorite Chili Peppers album. I really dig Navarro's guitar work and I think the chemistry on One Hot Minute was really cool. Some of the songs were really creative in my opinion (e.g., Walkabout).

Anyway, glad to see there are other Chili Pepper fans around here. They are such a creative and original band. With all the cookie-cutter corporate rock on the radio today, it's refreshing to hear something original and unique.
 
invisiblenemies said:
Yes, Blood Sugar is one of my favorite albums...both artistically & technically. Californication wasn't mixed that poorly.
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I guess I should clarify, it's not really the mixing that rubs me the wrong way on "Californication". It's more the mastering. It's just not easy to listen to.
 
Scottgman said:
I read the Dave Navarro didn't even like One Hot Minute because he thought it sounded "rushed."
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I'd like Mr. Navarro to explain how a mediocre album that takes almost 2 years to record sounds "rushed".

There's a few decent songs on the album...'My Friends' for example. Overall, I was disappointed in the peppers for releasing it. I suppose if you take it out of context from the traditional rhcp sound it is a decent album.

Dave Navarro is a damn good guitarist, however, his style does not fit with the Chilis...Flea agrees.
 
invisiblenemies said:
Yes, Blood Sugar is one of my favorite albums...both artistically & technically. Californication wasn't mixed that poorly. 'Right on Time' is a track that could have been fantastic, but unfortunately, turned out a little flat. Hearing it live is amazing though.

To be fair, it's a lot better than "One Hot Minute".

But what isn't?

I really dig a lot of lo-fi stuff...I listen to a lot of DC punk (I think the lower quality of that genre really enhances the enjoyment, however) and a lot of Frusciante (not known for his studio magicry...yes, I made up a word).

If I had to pick a track that blows my mind sonically, I'd have to say "Good Vibrations" (stereo version) by the Beach Boys.

I also dig the Johnny Cash version of "Hurt". Rick Rubin really did a solid job on that one.
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Yes - I agree on the Rubin/Cash version of Hurt. A great example of powerful simplicity. Do a few things...do them well.

Thanks for all the ideas so far. I'll let everyone know what I end up using for my class.

Jason
 
invisiblenemies said:
I also dig the Johnny Cash version of "Hurt". Rick Rubin really did a solid job on that one.
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I get chills every single time I listen to it. Simply incredible.
 
some excellently mixed albums in no particular order (most of the cuts on these are excellent mixes):

deja vu : CSNY
undertow : tool
fragile : nine inch nails
aja : steely dan
album of the year : faith no more
dark side of the moon : pink floyd
dirt : alice in chains
home : sevendust (especially for a modern, heavily compressed album)
korn : korn
october rust : type O negative
synchronicity : the police
apostrophe/overnite sensation : frank zappa
 
Toy Matinee : Last Plane Out (any track on that record really)
 
U2

most songs by U2... but hey, how could they not be when youre working with brian eno, daniel lanois, steve lillywhite and flood. just my 2 cents.
 
U2

borntoplease said:
most songs by U2... but hey, how could they not be when youre working with brian eno, daniel lanois, steve lillywhite and flood. just my 2 cents.
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No argument here!! Their stuff gets better and better. I'm using Vertigo right now in my classroom to talk about songwriting. I can't wait for the new release Nov. 23

J
 
Pink Floyd 'The Wall' (especially the Mobile Fidelity CD set.) A master class in itself in Huge Analog Sound. Great transparency, monstrous dynamics, mastered just right. Tape hiss, yes; does it matter, no, the tape machines were used to the full limit of dynamics.

CC
 
pink floyd from 70ties until the 80ties.
But my fav. are echo's(meddle) , money(dsotm)

Remco
 
Buck62 said:
Check out the CD "Puzzle" by Dada.

The entire CD is a clinic on great mixing, stellar guitar playing, and the best 2-part harmony since Lennon and McCartney.

I'm very serious... check it out.
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Yea! I love that album! Whatever happen to them anyway? That album does sound fantastic, I'm so curious as to what they used and the techniques to record it.......
 
"Aja" and "Dark Side Of the Moon" are incredible. Also, some things on the DMP label are awesome - just take your pick.

Another thought....Ladysmith Black Mambazo's "Shaka Zulu" and "Tea for the Tillerman" by Cat Stevens.

An absolutely wonderful job of recording and mixing on a live performance is Gerald Albright's "Live at Birdland West".

The "Fresh Aire" stuff is also amazing.

Just my thoughts.
 
"Like a Stone" by Audioslave is sooo perfect!! That bass sound, the guitar with the tremolo effect...Its such a simple song but with a great sound. It's just so wel mixed/produced!!!
 
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