So I finally got around to this:
Animals
by Pink Floyd (1977 - 2018 Remix)
https://album.link/i/1631582682
Example:
I have listened to it twice now along with the original below.
I am a little torn on it because I have listened to the original so much that I look for (listen for) certain things. Little fades, microdynamics, stereo interplay, reflections (real or created). It is why I can use tracks like Pigs to set up a speaker system, and align it for the best 3d soundstage. When that gets disturbed, it throws me off. And in some ways I am not listening to the music anymore I am listening to the differences.
To be clear this is a remix not a remaster. So I understand it is not just suppose to be just a good sounding version. Does it sound good? Hell yeah, the instruments are more separated, identifiable in the mix. The keyboards are brought forward in the mix, like that. And the bass has a concert level rumble that I have rarely ever heard before on any album, impressive.
and in the mix...
Animals
by Pink Floyd (1977)
https://album.link/i/1065974284
Example:
Just in case you want to compare using that sweet sweet Youtube Compression.
Great album. Did they need to touch it? Probably not. Am I glad they touched it? Probably. The real question will be. Going forward when I want to listen to Animals, which one will I pick?
I don't know, but I will be interested to find out.