Which bootleg are you listening to?

[Norah]

You can definitely hear the mp3'ness of it. I wonder if it's a transcode because it was ripped and then split.

It's a lossy recording of a lossy stream, there's no way it hasn't been transcoded.

Yeah I forgot it was streamed live, not ripped from an embedded "stream" where they could take the mp3 as hosted. Either way, I'm wondering how the dude split it into tracks, because doing that can be difficult without transcoding again.

So you see why I never bothered seeking it out.

I listened to it when it surfaced. It was kind of nice to have, the lossiness was very apparent but it wasn't unlistenable. But it's not something I'd ever go back to, considering we have an entire tour's worth of lossless soundboard recordings that year.

[E.H. Ruddock]

You can definitely hear the mp3'ness of it. I wonder if it's a transcode because it was ripped and then split.

It's a lossy recording of a lossy stream, there's no way it hasn't been transcoded.

Yeah I forgot it was streamed live, not ripped from an embedded "stream" where they could take the mp3 as hosted. Either way, I'm wondering how the dude split it into tracks, because doing that can be difficult without transcoding again.

So you see why I never bothered seeking it out.

I listened to it when it surfaced. It was kind of nice to have, the lossiness was very apparent but it wasn't unlistenable. But it's not something I'd ever go back to, considering we have an entire tour's worth of lossless soundboard recordings that year.

The reason I enjoyed it was because they seemed so relaxed and I enjoyed the setlist. Not the best quality but a fun one to listen to.

[Norah]

You can definitely hear the mp3'ness of it. I wonder if it's a transcode because it was ripped and then split.

It's a lossy recording of a lossy stream, there's no way it hasn't been transcoded.

Yeah I forgot it was streamed live, not ripped from an embedded "stream" where they could take the mp3 as hosted. Either way, I'm wondering how the dude split it into tracks, because doing that can be difficult without transcoding again.

So you see why I never bothered seeking it out.

I listened to it when it surfaced. It was kind of nice to have, the lossiness was very apparent but it wasn't unlistenable. But it's not something I'd ever go back to, considering we have an entire tour's worth of lossless soundboard recordings that year.

The reason I enjoyed it was because they seemed so relaxed and I enjoyed the setlist. Not the best quality but a fun one to listen to.

Sure, I'm glad I listened. If the quality was better I'd definitely go back to it.

[VinylGuy]

is the Washington 95 download working for everyone?

[Hugh Mungus]

You can definitely hear the mp3'ness of it. I wonder if it's a transcode because it was ripped and then split.

It's a lossy recording of a lossy stream, there's no way it hasn't been transcoded.

Yeah I forgot it was streamed live, not ripped from an embedded "stream" where they could take the mp3 as hosted. Either way, I'm wondering how the dude split it into tracks, because doing that can be difficult without transcoding again.

So you see why I never bothered seeking it out.

Whoa! From the sounds of it, when I listened to that show I got lucky that my ears didn't bleed or my head didn't explode from the awful transcoded mp3 sound. You guys make me laugh!
I understand the difference in sound quality but refusing to listen to something because it's not a flac is pretty ridiculous. I can remember in the mid 90's paying huge money for bootlegs that sounded like absolute garbage in comparison to this Bellingham show.

[Birds in Hell]

Comparing an audience recording (or an analog recording a few generations down the line) isn't really a good comparison with a transcoded MP3; I'd still take the former in most cases.

There's an abundance of good music out there, I don't really see a point listening to something I won't fully enjoy. Hell, I'd probably give a new Pearl Jam album a miss (or, at least, no more than a cursory listen) if it were MP3 only.

I know it doesn't bother everyone, that's cool. Lossy music is just less engaging, less immersive to me.

[Wendy Carlos's Twin]

The "lossless" PJ Radio rips I've heard sound like total shit, quite frankly. They're not a particularly enjoyable listening experience even before they've been transcoded 3 times.

[Hugh Mungus]

Fair enough. It is a pretty great show, but you're right there is a lot of better quality stuff out there to listen to. Imo it sounds better than most shows from 2008-2010 though.

[Norah]

I know it doesn't bother everyone, that's cool. Lossy music is just less engaging, less immersive to me.

Yup, it just doesn't scratch where it itches.

[VinylGuy]

Washington 95.

Glorified G.

I love how Jacks begins this one...and the whole band sounds amazing.

[numbers]

MSG 2 08

[numbers]

It's amazing how much the presence of no more war on all the 08 setlists drags this tour down

[Farmer John]

01/14/95 - Constitution Hall: Washington, D.C. (Voters for Choice benefit)

Listening to the soundboard remaster series. This is Jack's first real show, right? Everything sounds so good.

I think I have a new favourite version of Black.

[VinylGuy]

01/14/95 - Constitution Hall: Washington, D.C. (Voters for Choice benefit)

Listening to the soundboard remaster series. This is Jack's first real show, right? Everything sounds so good.

I think I have a new favourite version of Black.

That´s a great version of Black...those 95 and 98 shows of Washington are fucking awesome.

[Simple Torture]

Salt Lake City 1995. Everyone go listen to this one, now! I command it!

[Simple Torture]

I shoulda been clearer and said the first SLC show from '95!

[VinylGuy]

Salt Lake City 1995. Everyone go listen to this one, now! I command it!

That´s one of my favorite boots ever.

[dimejinky99]

Still haven't heard constitution hall. Need to sort that out.

[ridleybradout]

Still haven't heard constitution hall. Need to sort that out.

It'll be the best live PJ you'll hear all decade

Currently listening to the Live at Easy Street EP. Man I love the way this is mixed - so much better than the 2005 boots (I'm pretty sure Matt has same setup at this show, but unlike those boots his snare doesn't sound like ass).

[numbers]

Yeah, easy street is pretty good.