I only have the re-rerecorded version of White Out, is it much different to the original?
They are different. Not different like the original Stratosfear version compared to the remake or different like the original Tangram to the new. Not nearly as “Tangized”, if that’s the definition.
Most of the songs remain true to their original counterparts intent and tone. One exception is Native Eye, Native Ear. The original version is far, far better and really a different song. The remake appears to be recomposed and arranged from scratch, where it highlights the basic framework of the original concept. The original is a real cracker and is a great deal more spontaneous. I encourage any fans of this work to listen to it if you can.
There is some rearrangement of how A Great Continent unfolds. Its been a while since I listened to both versions. Ice Walk is pretty much the same as I remember, with the edge going to the remake.
The same hold true for the two versions of Zoo. Unlike most reworked albums where the original is superior, on both versions of White Out and Zoo, I prefer different songs on each versions.
The great think about JS is when he releases an album, you really don’t know what you are in for. All his albums are so different and fresh. One album that always stuck out to me was Songs, No Words as being the lone sheep and being the least quintessential sounding JS album if I had to pick one.
This album has a different feel in its production value. Not better or worse, but more external influence from a producing/lable standpoint.
