Big Science [ENHANCED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Laurie Anderson

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 17, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000QCU9QW
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,699 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
*UPDATE* from Nonesuch Records - The initial run of Laurie Anderson's Big Science reissue on compact disc contained a slight problem in the mastering that has now been resolved. On the 2nd track, "Big Science," the introduction to the song was missing the first of two wolf howls. If you purchased one of the CDs that contains the 'dropped' wolf howl, please return it (disc only!) to Nonesuch, 1290 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, attn: Big Science Reissue Exchange, with a return address, and we will send you the revised version. The re-mastering of Laurie Anderson's Big Science still resonates just as deeply as the original. Articulating a dream-like American society amidst social and political anxiety, Anderson's work is both comforting and sinister at the same time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Note From Nonesuch Records, August 7, 2007

By	J. Berman "Nonesuch" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While we feel that the remastering of Laurie Anderson's Big Science dramatically improves the sound quality of the original CD, there was indeed a small omission: the first of two wolf howls that introduces track 2, "Big Science," is missing in the master used for the initial production run of the reissue. This error has since been fixed. Anyone who purchased the CD with the 'truncated' introduction to the title track may return it to us and we will send you the corrected version free of charge. Please see the product description above for more details.

36 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only worth it if you don't already own it., July 17, 2007

By	J. B. Land - See all my reviews

This remastered and "expanded" 25th anniversary edition of Big Science is a huge letdown. Not only is the one audio bonus track not included on the cd proper (it's a file on the enhanced portion of the cd) but the remastering itself is negligible. Also, the introduction to the title track has actually been truncated from the original version. My disappointment is compounded by my purchase of Holger Czukay's Movies which was remastered with such care that, even though it was recorded slightly earlier than Big Science, sounds like it was recorded yesterday.

Big Science is a phenomenal and groundbreaking album. If you're interested in delving into Laurie Anderson's work, this is the place to start. However, if you're already a fan and you already own Big Science on cd, this is simply a waste of money.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice remastering, July 19, 2007

By	Alan Riva "melodyman" (Valley Village CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The quality of the remastering is excellent. The material was totally unique when first released, and still is.

The extra MP3's are very cool. The "O Superman" video is basic but very innovative.
Laurie really knows how to use all the various elements she does in the video and it is a reflection of some of the multi-media tools she uses in her live shows.

The packaging is very nice as well. Groovy pics and a nice booklet with lyrics and backround information.

Note: I found that dragging the cursor from the track listing (Mp3's) and going over the little face in the middle allows you to create your own little "doggie" songs.

Go buy this now!

I can't wait for Mister Heartbreak and the live multi-disc remastered!