![[That's That from UICY-9092]](../pictures/ownpics/2001_thats_that_-_jpn_uicy-9092.png)
![[That's That from UICY-94498]](../pictures/ownpics/2010_thats_that_-_jpn_uicy-94498.png)
Let's take a closer look at "That's That" from UICY-94498 (2010).
One horizontal pixel in the picture below equals one audio sample.
![[Detail of That's That from UICY-94498]](../pictures/ownpics/2010_thats_that_detail_-_jpn_uicy-94498.png)
Visually comparing wave forms taken from the following Japanese CD releases:
This, in order to find proof that there's something wrong in the remastering of Wishbone Ash's Japanese paper sleeve SHMCD releases from year 2010.
| "That's That" from UICY-9092 (2001). Full track. |
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| "That's That" from UICY-94498 (2010), a Super High Material CD. Full track. |
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Oops! Looks like some serious clipping. Let's take a closer look at "That's That" from UICY-94498 (2010). One horizontal pixel in the picture below equals one audio sample. |
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| It's been proven: Wishbone Ash is the victim of loudness wars. ›:o( |
Although these samples are from Number the Brave, all 2010 SHMCD releases suffer the same fate.
Final conclusion: Avoid the 2010 SHMCD releases because of crappy mastering.
Written by: Rainer Frilund - Last update: Jun, 2010