Maybe
Although I've heard One Republic's original "Apologize" and must admit to liking Timbaland/Timberlake (whoever)'s version much better. Helped them to move stuff around and reach a needed sound. That's why the Mutt Langes, Rick Rubins of the world get the jobs because they take the artist and help them realize their art.
(
BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Wed 9 May 2012, 22:07,
Share,
Reply)
OK, I suppose Ross Robinson's (for example) treatment of At the Drive-In's 'Relationship of Command' made them the touchstone they are now, not to mention the acclaim that the Cure's 2004 self-titled album which got them out of the 'Bloodflowers' laizez-faire attitude they had. A question of perspective, I suppose.
However, I do stand by the - I dunno - 'ethos' of recording a band as human and live and having buzzing amps six feet away from your face. As opposed to a 'slick' version, y'know?
(
Quiver Search for FATALISTS on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, &c, Wed 9 May 2012, 22:30,
Share,
Reply)
Suppose it's all what you're going for.
I can listen to the pureness of Who's Next over and over and never get bored. Similarly, the Live at Leeds album, where they apparently did no redubbing is ethereal.
(
BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Wed 9 May 2012, 22:53,
Share,
Reply)