Hmmm it would seem that way I spose, at the end of the album he says things like "This is going to piss people off and, at the end of the day, that's all that really matters" and "I don't care if a single record is sold" and "We'll keep doing what we're doing even if a single record isn't sold" and so on.

[QUOTE=FauxApathy]So, if it's not different at all, Doesn't it seem like he did it just out of pure spite? Isn't that...kinda... unprofessional of them?[/QUOTE]

Listen to the end of the album, he explains. He just says that they were going to do a re-release of the original, and he didn't want it to be a crappy re-release where the sound is untouched and only the cover is changed. So they did a pre-emptive strike and re-recorded it themselves.

Listening to the two back-to-back, the sound is a LOT crisper on this album.

I listened to the original right after SM's, I am so dissapointed by the new one.

[QUOTE=DaveToopes]I listened to the original right after SM's, I am so dissapointed by the new one.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. The rhythm section sounds a lot better, but the horn arrangements/levels left something to be desired on some songs, I feel. I can't wait for new material.

Same here, I hope SM puts out some awesome new material. I wonder how long that'll be.

They're supposed to be writing/recording a new album as we speak, but we may have another [i]Chinese Democracy[/i] on our hands.

Chinese Democracy???

I want more BOTAR too.

I am actually quite pleased with this CD. Its all old music, but Im not sure if Im the only one, but Catch 22's keasbey nights had horrible quaility. On this album the drums are a million times better. The basslines are really solid, they sometimes get a little to complicated once and a while. On Catch 22's keabey nights there bassist would play out of tune a lot (he used a fretless so going out tune depends on how your intonation is). The horn sections are much stronger, especially on "this one goes out to", the solos are much more professional. The flute on riding the fourth waves sounds much better. The guitar is more trebly and bassy, and just crisper. Day in Day out has new lyrics which is a good thing. The only thing I didnt really like was the vocals on Keasbey Nights (the song) Tomas tended to be more layed back with his tone, and not as raspy. But overall this album should be a must have for a ska fan. But then again these songs are all old, so many will probably stick to the original, but I think this album overshadows it in musicianship, quality, and professioncy. Its a great album.

Yeah, it seemed to me that the vocals were just really sketchy alot of the time, and the horns sounded very empty. Just kinda, hollow.

am the only ones who has the songs riding the fourth waves, and this one goes out to cut out on them. If someone has the versions of these 2 songs that work right could u please send them to me. thanks.

what happened to the sweet bassline in on and on and on around 2:10?

[QUOTE=Skrunnch]what happened to the sweet bassline in on and on and on around 2:10?[/QUOTE]
its still there just it got overdubbed, one part played the roots, and the other part harmonized it in 3rds.

[QUOTE=FenderSRX]am the only ones who has the songs riding the fourth waves, and this one goes out to cut out on them. If someone has the versions of these 2 songs that work right could u please send them to me. thanks.[/QUOTE]
wait what? something about Riding the Fourth Wave and This One Goes Out To...but what about them? "am the only ones who has the songs" doesn't even make sense. Please, retype whatever you attempted to say, sensibly.

It makes sense...

He's asking if anyone has versions of those 2 songs that don't cut off.

[QUOTE=DaveToopes]Chinese Democracy???

I want more BOTAR too.[/QUOTE]
China's supposedly moving toward democracy and having it really soon, but they're still a dictatorship. SM is supposedly working on a new cd and releasing it within this lifetime, but they're taking hella long

[quote=maco]China's supposedly moving toward democracy and having it really soon, but they're still a dictatorship. SM is supposedly working on a new cd and releasing it within this lifetime, but they're taking hella long[/quote]

Chinese Democracy has nothing to do with China, it's the new Guns and Roses album. Notice how orginial poster used [I]italics[/I]

Where are these supposed new lyrics on Day In, Day Out? Am I missing something here?

[QUOTE=maco]China's supposedly moving toward democracy and having it really soon, but they're still a dictatorship. SM is supposedly working on a new cd and releasing it within this lifetime, but they're taking hella long[/QUOTE]

Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahhahahah

That was stupid.

[QUOTE=tappenzee]Where are these supposed new lyrics on Day In, Day Out? Am I missing something here?[/QUOTE]
In the original version the 2nd version has the same lyrics as the first, In the new version streetlight wrote new lyrics for the 2nd verse, its pretty noticeable.

[QUOTE=maco]wait what? something about Riding the Fourth Wave and This One Goes Out To...but what about them? "am the only ones who has the songs" doesn't even make sense. Please, retype whatever you attempted to say, sensibly.[/QUOTE]
Do you have the streetlight version of those songs that dont cut out. Thats what Im asking.

I think the only good thing about them releasing this album is that they can play this material live now.

Does anyone else think that the bass line at the start of walking away doesn't sound as good?

its not like it ever stopped them from playing it live before.

[QUOTE=Theramed]I think the only good thing about them releasing this album is that they can play this material live now.

Does anyone else think that the bass line at the start of walking away doesn't sound as good?[/QUOTE]

I thought it sounded just different. At least the line throughout the song is listenable this time.

I like both versions and I think I slightly preffer the bass line in the SM album.

[QUOTE=FenderSRX]In the original version the 2nd version has the same lyrics as the first, In the new version streetlight wrote new lyrics for the 2nd verse, its pretty noticeable.[/QUOTE]

*head explodes*

*reassembles head*

explain again please?

[QUOTE=tappenzee]*head explodes*

*reassembles head*

explain again please?[/QUOTE]
In the second verse in the new version, just leaked from Streetlight Manifesto, the lyrics are different from the first verse. The Catch 22 version was not like that.

There are some people in this thread...


Oh man.

[QUOTE=Crack-Rock-Steady]In the second verse in the new version, just leaked from Streetlight Manifesto, the lyrics are different from the first verse. The Catch 22 version was not like that.[/QUOTE]

Oh I see... I listened, and it's clear... thanks fellas

[QUOTE=DaveToopes]There are some people in this thread...


Oh man.[/QUOTE]
Cue Eff Tee. :rolleyes:

I am dieing to hear this, but I won't until it's oficially released and I have the cd my hand.