Calling all Acetone fans

"New West was only able to license the vinyl rights" - Lightcap on his facebook account

Lightcap has elaborated a bit more: "Yes, we're very excited about the Acetone box set. In answer to questions flooding my inbox:
Pre order at New West records. They're easy to find.
No, there will not be CDs.
DM me if you want the 8-track version, newly remastered and recorded over an old Crystal Gayle tape. 500 bucks.
Yes, we'll probably do a couple/few shows, but nothing definite at this time.
Lastly, yes, it's totally worth the money. There ain't that many of 'em, and when they're gone they're gone. Of course you'll always be able to suck on mp3s for free, and if that's how you choose to live your life, far be it from me to judge, but if you really love these records, this is the absolute goddamn apex listening experience."

i really like acetone but that's really expensive

― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:37 PM (two days ago) bookmarkflaglink

Gosh, even the standalone reissues are priced at $40 each

Which isn’t too uncommon these days sadly

More from Lightcap in a reply on fb to some questions... "250 is seriously cheap considering the amount of work that went into it, not to mention the bath that New West had to take on the licensing. There's a reason those records haven't seen the light of day for so long; it's because nobody was willing and able to bend over and around in all the necessary ways to liberate the shit from the crypt. 'Twas a herculean task. Anyway, the book and the bonus disc are only available with the set, but all the other records are available individually."

Bought the box. Obviously I’m a big fan. Prime Cuts rarities LP is really solid.

However, I will say I’m kinda bummed about the alternate mix of the s/t. They straight up removed most of the pedal steel parts which really drove a lot of those songs imo.

So weird to buy a reissue of a favorite record that sounds fundamentally different from the original.

Expecting the box to be delivered tomorrow. This news of a poor s/t remix is breaking my heart.

Mark L said the New West editions smoked the originals. Was he just being a huckster?

I think Mark is sincere in preferring the new mix, and I can understand if the band’s vision was overruled by the label. That sucks and I’m happy they get to release their cut.

I think listening objectively I would say the record does sound fantastic and most of the tracks do justice to the OG. Some probably sound even better.

But having listened to the og enough to implant those versions the deep recesses of my brain, it is a bit uncanny when a promiment instrumental piece is auspiciously omitted from an otherwise familiar tune

It didn't occur to me that "these sound better" meant "things were fundamentally changed," but it makes sense. It's disappointing, but I have a feeling I'll love these records anyway.

Bands really need to stop fucking with their shit

Ok, so I did some googling and learned that the label did indeed pressure the band into adding pedal steel on two of the tracks. So Torei I probably overreacted, and the changes shouldn’t lessen your experience too much. As for me, I’ll get over it (although pedal steel rules in all situations and the label was right to add it)

https://colinmeloy.substack.com/p/letter-from-home-nov-23

Thanks for the follow-up, Crunchytunes. It turns out I have that same promo cd, so I'm not sure I've even heard the pedal steel versions. What are the two tracks?

This box cost a packet but my stars am I happy with it.