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Title: Anthem of the Sun CD - they used the wrong mix
Review: Anthem of the Sun (Side One) is a glorious pinnacle of accomplishment. In approx '70-'71, the album was remixed to produce a much richer and enjoyable sonic product which better revealed the depth and breadth of this masterpiece. The remix was used by Warner Brothers for vinyl albums beginning in approx. late '72. Unfortunately (to my way of thinking), when issuing the CD of Anthem of the Sun, Warner Brothers reverted to the original mix which has a much more "raw" feel. This has some charm, and perhaps reflects the energy of the period ('67-'68), but does not, for me, portray the exquisitely crafted melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic masterwork so evident in the remix. There is a new INTERACTIVE ANTHEM CD - which will reportedly allow the user to mix-your-own Side One, on-the-fly! WOW!
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