Jawbox

AUDIO ONLY Private Remaster of Jawbox's second album "Novelty" from 1992.

I wasn't happy with the last Private Remaster I put on YouTube of this album so here is a new, improved (in my honest opinion) rework. So enjoy the tracks, your feedback is always appreciated!

Notes: First you got Husker Du's "Zen Arcade" and now you get Jawbox's second album "Novelty". It was their first long-player to feature second guitarist/vocalist Bill Barbot and was the last to feature Adam Wade on drums.

So why the private remastering treatment?

From the allmusic review for "Novelty", "The only negative aspect is Iain Burgess' murky production. Normally an outstanding producer, Burgess gives Novelty a bizarre din that frustrates in places. Adam Wade's drums sound a bit canned, and J. Robbins' vocals sound too "from the depths" on occasion."

Perhaps the din was a 'creative choice'? But I think it was a frustrating murk that made this great album sound veiled and almost powerless to these ears, or certainly not as hard-hitting as it should've been!

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@EmaJack99 At the time a lot of people turned their backs on Jawbox, purely because they were the first band to leave Dischord. But they missed out on their best album. "Novelty" and "For Your Own Special Sweetheart" should definitely be your starting points... find "FF=66" on here, and "Savory" in my videos....Joined your FB group by the way, nice!

12 years назад

EmaJack99

@zararity Hello, I was reading on AMG that the album you have mentioned represents the transition from Dischord to a major. Do you think their sound remain the same or not? Hey visit my music page in FB. Search for "Hardcore friends all over the World"

12 years назад

zararity

@EmaJack99 Hey, glad you're liking these and discovering Jawbox through them, that's the whole reason I put them up! I've gotta recommend you track down "For Your Own Special Sweetheart", it was my starting point and it sounds great too (without any twiddling!) Great band!

12 years назад

EmaJack99

I'm discovering this band by listening to your "remixes"... maybe I shouldn't listen to the original... This sound is too good in this way!

12 years назад

zararity

@NateStein123 Glad you enjoyed it... ;)

12 years назад

Nate Stein

Fantabulous remix! I'm really glad to hear a cleaner, rawer sound quality.

12 years назад

Samuel Rojas

This was a nice job, those drums really kick with this one. The vocals are a little more forward too.

12 years назад

thegipper77

I remember buying this tape, Pegboy's Strong Reaction, and Helmet's Meantime all at the same store at the same time. I am sittin on a couch long after all these tapes have vanished and am realizing I need to go out and replace these albums damn soon. Thanks for the reminder....