I just think this disc is fantastic. I'm voting a "9" only because this music is not a "must have" for everyone. If you ARE into this music, then this disc is a "must have" for you. Brilliant writing, flawless execution, great sonics and a great surround mix. For the most part, the drums are across the front (not always - there are some special effects where the drums spin around the room), and the strings and synths are in the back. The drums are much more pronounced than on the Rush mixes. Guitars and vocals are sometimes spread among all speakers to bring them out. I'm definitely hearing parts in the 5.1 mix that I don't hear in stereo, which in my opinion is one of the reasons we like 5.1.
What a treat this is.
Edit: I went to vote and saw the description of a "10" and couldn't resist: "Great Surround, Great Fidelity, Great Content."
What a treat this is.
Edit: I went to vote and saw the description of a "10" and couldn't resist: "Great Surround, Great Fidelity, Great Content."