Dimension Hatrss Deluxe Expanded Edition

Dimension Hatross shows Voivod as they started to refine their sound. This expanded edition sounds better than ever and the extra content makes it a must for any fan even if you already own the original.

This is the album where Voivod perfected their prog metal vision, melding sci-fi concepts with immediately recognizable melodies and unified rhythms. The vinyl came pristine, and I have NEVER heard Voivod sound so good. The record was released by BMG/Sanctuary, and unlike most records that come out of the sleeve needing to be cleaned before playing, this one had minimal floor noise and pops, ready to go in all its analog warmth and fullness.

Exhaustive and comprehensive treatment of one of the greatest prog metal albums ever recorded. The demo versions are rawer and heavier than the final versions. It takes about eight hours to go through all the audio and video material in this three disc set. The live audio set is great. The live concert videos are also good. If you do not own Dimension Hatross this is the version to get for your collection.

The first album I heard from Voivod. I saw the video for Tribal Convictions on Headbangers Ball in 1988. At first I was like, what in the world is this band. But it grew on me. I'm very happy to finally have this album on vinyl. This remastered repress is excellent quality sound and the cover and inner are nice. Lyrics and a photo of the band are inside.

When I first saw the product description, I was very excited by the volume of the content, and the relatively affordable price for 2 CD's and a DVD. I mistakenly thought the DVD was going to have individual audio tracks. The product description on Amazon also said "Remastered". So I pre-ordered and got it yesterday. You get CD1 - The original album, with no indication that it has been remastered. CD2 - a fairly high quality live concert. DVD - the "Demo" version of the album, which is interesting and good quality - a bunch of concert videos, which are just too low quality to be very enjoyable. I sampled the videos for about 20 minutes before I decided I had seen enough. I'll probably watch at least one completely through sometime, just out of curiosity. There are also two slideshows, which I've looked at once, and probably won't look at again. As of now, I feel that only CD2 brings any compelling value to this set, and will be something I listen to multiple times. The Demo version of the album on the DVD, and to a lesser extent, the videos, have value, of course, but I doubt I'll ever make it through all of it, and I would likely never play any of it more than once. I also got the Deluxe Expanded Edition of Killing Technology, and my review of that would be essentially the same, but a little worse. Instead of a good quality Demo version of the album for the audio track on the DVD, it has very poor audio from a concert. I am no longer considering getting the Deluxe Expanded Edition of Rrröööaaarrr, especially since the original albums do not appear to be remastered. I haven't done a side by side comparison yet, but neither the liner notes, nor the CD labeling, make any mention of remastering. Update: I do now see that the album was remastered. I missed it the first time because it was not part of the credits for CD-1, but rather a general credit. Not very clear IMHO, since the whole thing is not remastered, then what exactly is remastered? Anyway, it is "remastered" WETFTM. Don't get me wrong though, I think this is a great release, and I would buy similar treatments of some of their later albums. I just wouldn't have any expectations for the material on the DVD.

Voivod is a hidden gem of thrash metal. If you haven't heard this band, you've never heard anything close to their sound. Look them up on YouTube and if you still aren't sure, just try several more times and you'll probably start to live this band. Also, this album is one of their best.

This is an essential buy, even if you already have a previous copy. Loads of extras, just the Hatross Demos are worth it. Also if this is your first time with this record you will be blown away. Wonderful product.

This band is underrated.They are highly unique and kicked ass all the way through this album. Layers and layers of intricacy.

Quelle joie de voir débarquer des réeditions des albums classiques de Voivod. Au menu un packaging superbe, l'album original remasterisé, un cd contenant un live d'époque en direct de Montréal (inédits bien dépoussiérés), et un dvd contenant diverses bonus video. En ce qui concerne l'album en lui même en plus d'un emballage qui plaira aux collectionneurs, vous pouvez ranger pour toujours les anciennes éditions. Le volume global a été augmenté, le tout a plus de corps, tout en respectant bien entendu la production originale. Dimension Hatross est moins facile à appréhender que les précédents skeuds, Voivod explore encore plus le métal progressif, la production est léchée, les morceaux plus alambiqués les uns que les autres, Piggy est on fire et on découvre enfin la belle voix de Snake qui ne se contente plus de hurler! Un must have pour découvrir et redécouvrir ce classique du groupe Québecois.

J'écoutais cette album quand j'étais ado, je le réécoute maintenant et c'est toujours aussi bon.

Edizione fantastica

Edición de lujo, con mucho material inédito en directo, como extra. Para los que somos Fans de la banda, imprescindible! y aún precio cojonudo! ;-)

2nd～4thのデラックス再発エディションは調べてみてもあまりいい反応がなかったので 本当にリマスターされてるのかな？と不安でしたが、聞き比べてみれば一聴瞭然でした！ オリジナルだとやや平べったいというか軽い音質でしたが、リマスターでは音もクリアになり 今まで聞き取れなかった音もはっきりと聞こえて音にある程度厚みも出てきて このアルバムはこんなにかっこよかったのか！と色々と再発見させられました。 2枚目のライブアルバムも音質は多少ラフになるもののギターの生々しい音がめちゃカッコいいです！ 個人的には買って大正解でした！2nd,3rdリマスターも期待できそうなので順番に買って行こうと思います。