Rio - Borderland (remaster + bonus)

[Stefan]

'Straight To The Heart'.

 

 

[melodicrock]

20 hours ago, auslander said:

You are an angry man and I am not the cause of whatever issues you have. I actually hope you do well in your business venture despite your hostility.

No, I'm a perfectly content guy who enjoys dealing with the absurdities of life. 

[Leykis101]

On 9/26/2023 at 3:44 AM, melodicrock said:

You're offended that I'm not prepared to risk offending others. You find it offensive that I don't want to be offensive. As long as you're not upset, screw anyone else. Typical right-wing ideology. Oh, and it was the band that decided to do this, but if they hadn't of, I would have.

Bringing politics into a post about a band we are all here to celebrate isn't a good look, and that's coming from me, a right winger, because somebody would like a proper real release as in the original artwork and the way we bought it in 86 isn't being a right winger, it's being a good audiophile, I too think it's absurd to finally give this album a proper release after waiting so long for it, then to completely alter it for the sake of what? it's a re-release, that is going to be bought by people who already know what it is, and not some clueless stick figure buying it on a whim, It just kind of feels like a slap in the face, primarily because we all have a semi good idea as to why it's being changed, and that isn't right wing, that's actually left wing these days, so should I not buy it cause its altered? just to make a political point? I mean since you aren't concerned about him being offended? well I guess I could be labeled "others", and I would think you'd be a bit more understanding why someone would be irked over the decision, and it aint because they voted for Trump or Biden, but if me and him don't buy it you'd be losing a sale right? you can say you don't care, but if everybody didn't buy it to make a point, then you'd care, so why play to the people who aren't going to buy it regardless? instead of the people waiting decades for it to be released? that's all he's saying, you don't gotta be an asshole.

If you knew him you'd know how horrible calling him a right winger is to him, as I assure you he's not, I feel I gotta say something, I blew it off originally but since the curtain got pulled back I feel the same way he does, but I'm not gonna fight over it, and it is a valid feeling and im sure others possess it, so you can call me all the names you want, talk about my mom, or my ex, you can trash me and my politics, I welcome it, but you really don't gotta bag on somebody for being a little put off over a 1st time release and the only CD release of an album many of us here love,

BTW, regardless what you say to me, I'll still buy it, and I still appreciate what your doing even if I disagree with how your doing it, cool bro. now lets here what a fascist i am.

[Darkstone]

2 hours ago, Leykis101 said:

Bringing politics into a post about a band we are all here to celebrate isn't a good look, and that's coming from me, a right winger, because somebody would like a proper real release as in the original artwork and the way we bought it in 86 isn't being a right winger, it's being a good audiophile, I too think it's absurd to finally give this album a proper release after waiting so long for it, then to completely alter it for the sake of what? it's a re-release, that is going to be bought by people who already know what it is, and not some clueless stick figure buying it on a whim, It just kind of feels like a slap in the face, primarily because we all have a semi good idea as to why it's being changed, and that isn't right wing, that's actually left wing these days, so should I not buy it cause its altered? just to make a political point? I mean since you aren't concerned about him being offended? well I guess I could be labeled "others", and I would think you'd be a bit more understanding why someone would be irked over the decision, and it aint because they voted for Trump or Biden, but if me and him don't buy it you'd be losing a sale right? you can say you don't care, but if everybody didn't buy it to make a point, then you'd care, so why play to the people who aren't going to buy it regardless? instead of the people waiting decades for it to be released? that's all he's saying, you don't gotta be an asshole.

If you knew him you'd know how horrible calling him a right winger is to him, as I assure you he's not, I feel I gotta say something, I blew it off originally but since the curtain got pulled back I feel the same way he does, but I'm not gonna fight over it, and it is a valid feeling and im sure others possess it, so you can call me all the names you want, talk about my mom, or my ex, you can trash me and my politics, I welcome it, but you really don't gotta bag on somebody for being a little put off over a 1st time release and the only CD release of an album many of us here love,

BTW, regardless what you say to me, I'll still buy it, and I still appreciate what your doing even if I disagree with how your doing it, cool bro. now lets here what a fascist i am.

 

Yeah, I felt that Auslander was having a go at those who are easily offended, not Andrew. 

I think the wombat got the wrong end of the stick.

[melodicrock]

3 hours ago, Leykis101 said:

regardless what you say to me, I'll still buy it, and I still appreciate what your doing even if I disagree with how your doing it, cool bro. now lets here what a fascist i am.

Appreciate the support and enthusiasm for the title. In ALL past releases I've fought hard and at times with the artists and rights holders to release something I as a fan would want to buy - and that includes original artwork, track listings and bonus material etc.. (had some good fights over those). 

However, in this case, I fully agree with the guys. Its just not feasible to release and promote something called Sex Crimes in 2023. Politically correct, woke, reality...it just is what it is. The band has felt uneasy over the title for some time now.

We will endeavor to make the release as true to the original apart from that title and a fresh take on the artwork.

Apologies for the right-wing comments, that's my immediate reaction when I start hearing cancel culture stuff.

[Eric3]

On 9/26/2023 at 10:19 AM, Stefan said:

'Straight To The Heart'.

 

 

Anyway...

This sounds great! 

[EnJayKay]

I'm very left wing and liberal, and while I understand why the band and label are opting for this change, I think it's kind of ridiculous.  It's a niche audience buying an existing album from the 80's.  We know it's name and the tits on the cover already.

However, seeing as I listen to everything on my iPod via iTunes, I can just replace the title and artwork and not lose a moments sleep over it.

The important thing is getting it with better sound quality.

I think my copies are vinyl rip's and they aren't great.

[melodicrock]

7 hours ago, EnJayKay said:

I'm very left wing and liberal, and while I understand why the band and label are opting for this change, I think it's kind of ridiculous.  It's a niche audience buying an existing album from the 80's.  We know it's name and the tits on the cover 

The important thing is getting it with better sound quality  

As nice as those tits are, the guys are uneasy about it. 
Definitely better audio quality and some bonus stuff.