Thats a bit like saying a gorgeous woman wearing a halloween mask is ugly

I agree, just cause something is acoustic and vocal, doesnt mean big time recording techniques werent used, and mainly big time gear.

And yes, it wouldnt have sounded as good.

Then again Springsteens Atlantic City, off Nebraska, was recorded on a four track cassette recorder, in is hotel room, after carrying it in his pocket for weeks thinking it was just a demo. He later decided to release as is. Because its a songwriting album, it got critical acclaim.

So yes, great production helps. But you do have to ask what if everybody has the same sounding demo? Than which one is gonna stand out?

Atlantic City... it sounds good, but not on par with records of the day...and started a new trend of lo fi recordings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eu1gW-bQ8

Last edited by Fdemetrio; 02/19/21 05:03 PM.