Vinyl record pressing reviews and nothing else
Vinyl record pressing reviews and nothing else 
Reviewed by Jon Rogers on 01.30.2012
This dark electronic masterpiece of new wave-influenced art pop was one of 2011's best kept secrets, and the beautiful pressing on Ribbon Music is a strong testament to the great music it contains. The package has several selling points, including heavyweight vinyl with good sound quality, a download card, and great design. Limited edition first pressing is hand-numbered. And Maus definitely seems to be gaining new listeners all the time, so this one could be worth something.
| Ratings are based on a scale from 0-10. | |
Overall Sound: |
7.50 |
| Production-wise, the album is intentionally cloudy and mysterious, with a somewhat lo-fi aesthetic. The synth-drenched, 80s-influenced atmosphere is perfect for what Maus has intended, but the intentional murkiness could turn off some listeners. | |
Pressing Quality: |
8.00 |
| Very high-quality pressing on heavyweight vinyl. A slight weave and wobble were present, but caused no playing problems. No other noticeable manufacturing flaws or other issues. The heavyweight vinyl is a nice touch, and helps add to the depth of the music. | |
Vinyl Noise: |
7.50 |
| Some noise - little surface pops and crackles - is noticeable throughout the record, but wasn't especially severe or distracting (actually, almost fitting for this type of music). For the most part, a good pressing with loud, balanced mastering and production. | |
Overall Artwork: |
9.50 |
| Awesome looking package on thick, gatefold sleeve. The minimal art and design adds a layer of mystery with its dark blue, foggy motif. | |
Overall Extras: |
9.00 |
| Comes with a download card. Limited first-edition pressing is hand-numbered and comes in a great package. Heavyweight vinyl, good visual layout, and plastic inner sleeves are also great extras. | |
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Jon Rogers I am a vinyl collector and music enthusiast with a collection of over 1000 records, which sometimes causes me to have nightmares about moving to another house. Old records, new... Jon has reviewed 22 other Records. |
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: 4.15 |
| Label: | Ribbon Music |
| Release Year: | 2011 |
| Purchase Price: | 18.00 |
| Pressing Company: | Unknown |
| Format: | 12 inch |
| # of Records: | 1 |
| Pressing Weight: | 180 gram heavyweight |
| Color: | Black |
| Gatefold: | Yes |
| Digital: | Yes |
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Inner Sleeves: Paper with inner plastic lining |
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