Quaristice or Quaristice (Versions)

the ultimate Quaristice poll! Which do you prefer, the Quaristice disc or the versions. Perhaps both or hate it all. Or maybe need the obligatory 6 month sinking in period. Place your vote and let the WATMM know what YOU think!

I like both equally now. but it might change later.

for me it comes down to track length

so i chose the versions disc

i like to tune in and really go on a journey

Altibzz is reason enough to choose the first disc.

The Versions, if only for the enhanced clarity of the ambient tracks.

disc 1, just barely

i dont get this either or choice, why force yourself to listen to it in either format and not combine the two together to form a far superior CD to either disc?

well, they're definitely two different entities ... i dunno, it's not a double album so much as two versions of the same album

First because of Simm, Altibzz, Theswere.. 

oh shit I accidentally voted for the wrong one.

  nene multiple assgasms said:

oh shit I accidentally voted for the wrong one.

Now why isn't that surprising...?

I like both disc. I'm not fan of any Ae's album, I like different tunes from every record.

The first disc is more composed, the second more textural. The first is very uncompromising in its momentum, whereas the second is content to meander. The second says, "Hmm, let's take a look over here! This seems interesting ..." while the first taps its foot impatiently and mutters, "Let's keep it moving, haven't got all day, lots of tracks to get through!"

The second rolls its eyes and complains, "You're always in such a hurry."

"Well, you're bloated and lazy," the first shoots back.

"At least I've got Fol4. All you have are bite-sized snippets."

"But my 'bite sized snippets' have a point! Yours are neither here nor there, they just float around indecisively."

"They're inquisitive, thank you very much. They like to explore every idea to its fullest extent."

"And bore the audience half to death in the process. Sometimes less is more!"

"And sometimes it's too much! 20 tracks! Who needs 20 tracks on one CD? 16, maybe 17 tops ... but 20??"

"Each one is special. They all have their place in the grand scheme. I'd like to see you say the same about SonDEre-ix. What is that supposed to be, music for dwarves to march to?"

"Like your version's any better. It just stumbles about and then falls into a sine wave! Where does that fit into your 'grand scheme'?"

"It's - it's a palette cleanser! It prepares the listener for Simmm!"

The two continue bickering for days, until Warp decides 'the hell with it', jams them both in a metal case and slaps a £25 price tag on it.