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:: A Comparison between the 2 version of the "Greetings from Tennessee" EP ::

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The following is a song-by-song comparison between the 2 different versions of the Greetings from Tennessee EP. Please note that this was meant as a guide for the fans who really want to know the differences between the two versions, and was not intended to be nit-picky, although it may seem so.

NOTATION :
O ~ stands for Original Japanese version
  • the original mix was accomplished by Two Children Records (in Japan)
  • Superdrag did not hear nor approve this mix before it was pressed
  • after hearing it, Superdrag asked for the distribution of this version to be stopped
  • about 1000 copies are known to exist

    R ~ stands for ARRCo Remixed version
  • released several months after the Japanese version was released
  • the remixed version that the band approved
  • was sold only through the Arena Rock Recording Company (ARRCo) official site
  • about 500 exclusively made

    From the exterior packaging, there is no way to tell the difference if you have a version produced in Japan by Two Children records or if you have the version that was modified by Arena Rock Records in the US. The two versions have the same artwork, text, and codes. Knowing where you purchased the disc may help, but listening to the CD is the ultimate way to discriminate which version you have.



    • Track 1 : Baby Goes to Eleven
    O ( 4:08 )
  • this is the electric guitar version
  • the song features one back-up guitar
  • John’s vocals contain an echo as if he is in a large empty church
  • I like this version a lot if not for the odd reverb that has the sound wavering in and out during the song
  • the opening of the song has Don performing more of a drum fill with his floor tom
  • the opening lacks Sam on bass
  • there is an extremely odd drum fill at the 3:00 mark that sounds like Simmons drums

    R ( 4:13 )
  • contains an acoustic guitar opening and throughout the song ( similar to the version on Last Call for Vitriol )
  • there are two electric guitars layered in the song as well as the acoustic
  • Sam’s bass also is heard in the opening
  • there is no reverb like in the original mix
  • the bass drum and crash cymbal are the main fills in the opening
  • the electric drum part from the original mix has been fixed at the 3:00 time mark.


    Track 2 : Stu
    This song is the same for both versions


    Track 3 : I Guess It’s American
    O ( 2:44 )
  • this version contains a clearer opening than on remix
  • the opening sounds uniform with the rest of the song

    R ( 2:49 )
  • has a longer opening which sounds a bit muffled
  • the muffled sound clears up, and the rest of the song sounds the same as original


    Track 4 The Emotional Kind
    O ( 4:21 )
  • there is a slight hum at the beginning of the song
  • does not contain timed beat intro that is on remix

    R ( 4:27 )
  • contains an intro beat (sounds like Don’s drumsticks)
  • John’s vocals sound more "distant" than on original


    Track 5 : Take Your Spectre Away
    O ( 3:35 )
  • John's guitar opens on right side as the lone instrument during the intro
  • don joins in on left side following the intro
  • the big difference: the closing repetition of "too much pressure / too much precious" has a very very bizarre echo effect

    R ( 3:44 )
  • a metronome-like tick plays during the intro (not in original) and on the right side
  • guitar in the intro is on the left (on the right in original)


    Track 6 : Bloody Hell
    O ( 4:00 )
  • there is somewhat of an echo in the vocals throughout the song
  • this version does not have the "static"-like opening as on version usa

    R ( 4:02 )
  • contains a cool, indie, opening "hum" of the equipment
  • but also contains a bit of odd "static" at the beginning of the song


    Track 7 : Liquor
    O ( 3:10 )
  • drums begin the song
  • interestingly, only one guitar plays during the entire song

    R ( 3:19 )
  • two guitars play during the entire song
  • song includes layered vocals


    Track 8 : Means So Much
    O( 4:09 )
  • at time mark 2:54 there is a very very weird single drum fill (played without bass and guitar)
  • the fill sounds somewhat like Simmons drums played in an echo chamber

    R ( 4:13 )
  • just like "The Emotional Kind", there is a timed beat intro
  • the weird drums from the original mix seem to remain but are hidden/overlayed with some nice guitar and bass tracks
  • layered vocal tracks are included on this version as well (by the way, I love layered vocals)


    Track 9 : Bastards of Young
    This song is the same for both versions


    Track 10 : You Really Got Me
    This song is the same for both versions


    As a closing note, let me just say that i love both versions of this CD.
    To me, the differences are not considered mistakes... but merely "differences".

    : andy :