Peter Gabriel

So

So Remastered (ltd ed packaging)

Review Score:

(8/10)
This is the first title that I picked up in Peter Gabriel's newly remastered back catalog. I sold off my original CDs last year when I first got word of the remastering project, and now as of May 7th, 2002 they are finally here. The numbered limited edition packaging has an 11-page booklet, as the 12th page is glued to the inside of the digipak. There are some photo collages from video shoots, concerts, and studio sessions in addition to the reformatted lyrics and credits. However, I was a little surprised that there are no historical notes included. It's a decent but not lavish presentation.

As for the music, the tracklist is the same with the exception of "In Your Eyes" being moved to the end. There are no bonus tracks. The sound is top-notch as I expected, though it was not too bad to begin with in the case of this album. This is a must-have disc, but if you already own the original CD issues in the PG catalog, consider one of his earlier albums first. The sound quality improvements are reportedly more dramatic with those. When I have the money I'll pick them all up and find out for myself. :-)

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