R.E.M. - King of Comedy (Monster, Remixed)

#REM #Monster25
A deluxe box set edition (5-CD/1-Blu-ray) features the original album (remastered), plus special remixes from the original Monster producer Scott Litt, a disc of previously unreleased demos, as well as a complete live 1995 performance captured in Chicago.

The accompanying Blu-ray offers Monster in both hi-resolution audio and 5.1 Surround Sound, a host of video content: the 90-minute film Road Movie, which documents R.E.M.’s 1995 tour, and all six music videos from Monster.

The collection is packaged in a five-and-a-half-inch portfolio book, featuring liner notes by journalist Matthew Perpetua—with new interviews from band members—and archival photographs.

Expanded editions, offering the original album and the remixed version, are available on two 180-gram vinyl LPs or two CDs, both featuring reimagined cover art by longtime R.E.M. designer Chris Bilheimer.

The remastered album is also available as a standalone 180-gram vinyl LP, with the original 1994 Monster artwork.

Digital editions of the album mirror the complete deluxe audio content—remastered, remixed and live— available across all streaming and download platforms. Digital breakouts will also offer the remastered and remixed album in hi-resolution (88.1/24).

[whatdidoursurveysay]

Literally the only thing I appreciate about this remix is the fact that I can hear his words more clearly, and thus have a better understanding of what he's saying.

Otherwise... no.

[ronniecolberson]

Wanna hear a great remix after this?
Listen to it on the original
Great take 😉

[sergiocardenas]

I'm literally the first comment ! This is a great achievement in my life !

[danegel]

Isn't there a normal-sounding vocal take, as used on the 808 State remix?

[garycambridge]

I love this song (my fave from monster ) but what happened here ? It’s a remix and it’s in mono ? Did they screw up the mix ?

[EricJEgolf]

I'm not sure what they were trying to do, but this wasn't it. The fuzziness and grit has been pushed all the way to the back, but that's what MADE this song.

[andrewcook]

Wow, these are some George-Lucas-level essence destroying remixes right here. Really interesting to hear, in as much as how much a mix can make or break a song.

[Fatherjohn]

I still don't understand why they released this one remix in mono. It sounds terrible

[vallll]

Can you guys PLEASE do lyrics on these reproductions!? I gotta know what he's saying lol!!! PLEEEEASE!!!!

[werideatdusk]

i really wanted to like these remixes. it's a great idea but... this aint it....

[Polonolo]

Doesn't work for me. The original is far superior- muddy and foreboding with up front harmony vocals. It's like they were trying too hard to separate and enhance the various instruments and ended up with a lesser sonic product.