Of course, those who like to EQ their sound systems can potentially make up for it, and it is a case of taste rather than a poor mix.
The high-end really stands out, but lower frequencies lack punch at times. It is fair to call this mix a “bright” take on the album. “Straightforward” is certainly not meant as an insult here. The mixes are relatively straightforward most drums, the bass, and the vocals tend to sit in the center of the stereo field while keys, synths, and guitars swirl around to create the 3D, immersive audio sound. There are 53 outtakes and demos included as bonus tracks, a beautifully illustrated book with essays and photos from the recordings, and, of course, these new and exciting mixes. It’s the sort of thing that superfans love to see their favorite bands doing, and it provides a real insight to the group. The 5.1 mix has been released as part of a box set, which will leave fans of the band purring. The album has been remastered and remixed for a modern audience, with Alan Parsons overseeing the whole project, and giving a fresh take on an album many people see as being in the shadow of 1982’s Eye in the Sky. Prolific for a period of time, and with a creative legacy that can still be heard in today’s music, Ammonia Avenue was the seventh release of the group featuring numerous collaborators along with mainstays Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson. It is fair to say that the Alan Parsons Project were masters of their craft.