One of the things that always struck me was how little mention surround sound music gets in the mainstream media. In this week's Entertainment Weekly (Nov. 18 issue), it gets 2 - which is 2 more than I have seen all year. Unfortunately, both comments are dismissive at best.
First a mention of the Talking Heads Brick (The Must List - pg. 99);
"Eight Studio albums-remastered both in stereo (yes!) and in 5.1 surround (huh?)-from the best band to come out of R.I."
Probably the most significant surround release this year, and one the most popular mainstream media rags doesn't understand why they bothered with a 5.1 mix?
Next a review of Jackson Brownes "ROE" - (Extras Credit - pg. 132);
" ...Worth owning if you want to click through over 200 photos taekn during those shows...or crave a 5.1 DVD Audio remix...Overall Grade C"
Crave a 5.1 DVD Audio remix? Isn't that the point?
Aaarrrgghhh!!!!@:
First a mention of the Talking Heads Brick (The Must List - pg. 99);
"Eight Studio albums-remastered both in stereo (yes!) and in 5.1 surround (huh?)-from the best band to come out of R.I."
Probably the most significant surround release this year, and one the most popular mainstream media rags doesn't understand why they bothered with a 5.1 mix?
Next a review of Jackson Brownes "ROE" - (Extras Credit - pg. 132);
" ...Worth owning if you want to click through over 200 photos taekn during those shows...or crave a 5.1 DVD Audio remix...Overall Grade C"
Crave a 5.1 DVD Audio remix? Isn't that the point?
Aaarrrgghhh!!!!@: