release date: May 13, 2016
format: 2 cd (LTD. - LCDSTUMM390)
[album rate: 3,5 / 5] [3,34]
producer: New Order
label: Mute Records - nationality: England, UK
Remix edition of the album Music Complete (2015) with all tracks in extended versions.The album was originally released in Japan only as a special download release, which came with a Deluxe Edition of the 12'' vinyl issue of the album, but was later released in its own rights.
I puchased the album and was given a free download of not only this but also the original album in FLAC-format.
Well, the remixes are really not that far from the original versions - they are generally much longer, but in a way I cannot help thinking of them as over-produced. The great songs remain great, but I really prefer the 2015 album versions.
EDIT, Nov. 2016: I must confess, I have listened to this from time to time, not just skipping it 'cause it really is catchy and seemingly has more to offer than meets the eye. I can't really put a finger on what it is, as I still feel the remixes are very close to the originals, but it's perhaps not simply over-produced after all. I would still recommend the original 2015 Music Complete album, although this is not just bad. My initial verdict 3,22 has improved but still eludes 'must-have'...
