The "splitting, heavy bass" on tracks like "Sober" and "Crawl Away" is more pronounced, providing a "fuller" and more modern sound. Legacy and Tracklist
: Maynard James Keenan’s performance feels more intimate. The subtle nuances in his whispers and the sheer power of his screams on "Bottom" are rendered with haunting precision. Artistic Context tool undertow 2019 flac 2496
On the original 1993 CD, the kick drum in "Sober" has a punchy attack but decays quickly. On the , the sub-bass extension is palpable. You don't just hear the beater hit; you feel the resonance of the shell. The 24-bit depth allows for at least 144dB of dynamic range, meaning the quiet tail of the drum reverb doesn't get truncated into noise. The "splitting, heavy bass" on tracks like "Sober"