Lou Reed Metal "Classic" Remastered
Your ears may not forgive you for this one
Here’s one for fans of the atonal – Lou Reed has remastered his 1975 Metal Machine Music.
The new remaster from the original multi-track tapes has been helmed by Reed himself alongside world-renowned mastering guru, Scott Hull. It is apparently very different from the other remastered versions released on RCA, Buddha and Sony affiliated labels.
Says Reed, "The out of print "Quad" release has been replicated for all formats, including a perfect vinyl version playable on your stereo turntable with the original rear sections moved to the center of the front left/right speakers. It's worth getting a turntable to hear this. We worked from digital transfers (95k 24bit) made from the original analogue masters. The original label supplied us with these files and photo copies of the analogue reels including copies of Bob Ludwig's mastering notes."
The album is reissued on CD, vinyl, audio DVD and Blu-Ray.
Despite the album’s reissue, Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio dates in April will not see the band try to recreate the album.
Sat 17 April - Cambridge Junction
Sun 18 April - Oxford O2 Academy
Mon 19 April - London Royal Festival Hall