Ministry – Twitch

This recut sounds fantastic. More dancey, less blocky. Less Max Headroom, more Prodigy.

Hadn’t been to the record store in a while and ran across these new limited edition pressings; on the pricey side so I opted for Land of Rape and Honey. Got home and spun that baby up and was floored. Had to go back and buy Twitch and the reviews are not wrong. Do I wish this was a gatefold? Yes. Do I wish this was cheaper? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Sounds like I’m hearing it for the first time. I usually hear it more compressed and muffled in the CD, here it sounds crisp and sculptural, as if the sounds had material physical forms. Hearing it in this high fidelity gives the album a very contemporary feeling, its aesthetic decisions strike one as deliberate and efficacious. It truly is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Inshallah Sire gives this treatment to the rest of the catalogue. Incredible artistry and incredible delivery by Sire.

Sound: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Visuals: 3/5
Overall: A really well done remastering of one of Ministry's most pivotal albums. I already owned an OG 1986 pressing of the album on standard vinyl, and prefer this version in terms of sound and quality. The bonus tracks are an excellent way for newer fans who might not have the know-how or money to spend on a CD copy of the album or singles from this time to experience them. While I would've preferred them do lyrics for the updated insert, as opposed to the story of creation they did, it isn't too big an issue.

Guess i got lucky miy copy is ok no stigmata on side 1 but man im blown away how good this and lorh sounds all AAA cut by barry grint.These are some of the best analog cuts ive heard in awile besides the obvious acoustic sounds stuff. The dynamics on these will melt your face!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definitely bests the OG Sire pressing. This is the version to own! Go get it!

Chef's kiss. The album as it should sound in 2024.

Side A of mine is Side A of The Land of Rape and Honey. Side B and the second disc is as it should be. Has anyone else heard of this particular misprint? Got it from an Amazon seller and I can't decide whether I want to replace it or if I want to keep it for the oddity it is and just get another copy and hope for the best.

Sounds great! Near zero surface noise. A+ pressing. Glad it's spread across 2 LPs.

This sounds good. It’s worth the money just to have the new liner notes and to finally have Isle of Man on vinyl.

Does anyone know who cut this version and where it was pressed?