The 1988 mastering particularly benefits the first side (tracks 1–5). Songs like "A Pillow of Winds" and "Fearless" feature intricate acoustic guitar work that can sound harsh on compressed digital versions. The 1988 transfer preserves the warmth of the original analog tape hiss and the spatial separation of the instruments.
Meddle is widely considered the album where Pink Floyd "found their sound," transitioning from the experimental psychedelic rock of the 1960s toward the structured, concept-heavy progressive rock of the 1970s. It is famous for its side-long masterpiece, , which spans over 23 minutes. Technical Specifications (1988 CD Pressings) Pink Floyd - Meddle -1971- 1988 -EAC - FLAC--oa...
When analyzing the FLAC waveform of the 1988 Meddle , pay attention to the infamous "whale call" passage (around 18:30). On the 1988 disc, the resonant frequencies of Rick Wright’s piano being fed through a Leslie speaker are sharp but not brittle. On the 1994 remaster, those same frequencies are clipped. The 1988 mastering particularly benefits the first side
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Meddle Artist: Pink Floyd Release Year: 1971 Reissue Year: 1988 Encoding: EAC (Exact Audio Copy) Format: FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
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