[Evil One]

Originally Posted by samurai7

Interesting... see in my opinion Bat 2 is THE GREATEST record ever. That and Pandoras Box made me totally convinced that Jimmy is my fave producer of all time.
Really like the vocal sound on BBIS and BA, but the rest leaves rather a lot to be desired. Found WTTN a bit dense, not enough 'air' in the tracks. Bat 1 has too much distortion on the drum tracks, especially on Bat and Paradise. DR is all over the place but has some of my favourite songs.
CHSIB was done really really well imo, but the production on everything released after doesn't sit right with me. Bat 3 had its moments, but lacked the dynamic I was craving, especially on the Steinman tracks. HCTB was nearly very very good, but is mastered too loud, so it feels stifled to me. HIAHB didn't feel 'finished' and Braver's vocals are hard to get past.
The less said about MATLAF's production the better imo. Tom Dows has done some great work, just not with Meat unfortunately.

I agree with pretty much all of this, although I think CHSIB sounds a bit 'empty' in places.