I've been comparing the 2010 "Experience Hendrix" reissue of "Electric Ladyland" to my original copy I bought when the album was released in the U.S. I took this picture of the back covers side by side because it represents to me the sound differences in the records. The new one is overly bright sounding and misses some of the textures and colors. It over emphasizes the high frequencies and is too bright sounding. I can crank the volume up on the original without fatigue, while the newer version gets fatiguing. Basically, any "updated sound" has compromises that hurt more than they help, IMO.
