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Kutastha wrote: It’s been said most people can’t hear the difference in a standard mp3/m4a versus one with a high sample and bit rate, but the high res download of Plastic is 235 MB, 96kHz and 24 bit. The difference in this case is definitely notable.

It seems that the 'instant gratis' 96khz/24 bit version of Plastic is only offered if you specifically pre-order the HD Audio Download version from the NO store. I have pre-ordered the Deluxe Vinyl Box Set and the limited edition clear vinyl 2LP both of which say they include the HD Audio Download but I was sent e-mails only offering MP3 versions (?) no big deal though, I can wait another week. Did you also get the HD version of the Restless album version with your pre-order, Kutastha?

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but the store is now offering the Restless remix bundle in HD Audio Download. When I pre-ordered last night I got instant downloads of both the Agoria and RAC mixes in 96khz/24 bit quality (nice!). The rest to follow in October.

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Really enjoying Plastic although it's almost too slick and polished to be New Order. Richard X left his signature all over this one and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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GROWER

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NotAMod wrote:

Kutastha wrote: It’s been said most people can’t hear the difference in a standard mp3/m4a versus one with a high sample and bit rate, but the high res download of Plastic is 235 MB, 96kHz and 24 bit. The difference in this case is definitely notable.

It seems that the 'instant gratis' 96khz/24 bit version of Plastic is only offered if you specifically pre-order the HD Audio Download version from the NO store. I have pre-ordered the Deluxe Vinyl Box Set and the limited edition clear vinyl 2LP both of which say they include the HD Audio Download but I was sent e-mails only offering MP3 versions (?) no big deal though, I can wait another week. Did you also get the HD version of the Restless album version with your pre-order, Kutastha?

I ordered the Deluxe Vinyl Box Set as well, but the HD Audio Download is included in my order. The Restless download came only as a 43MB 44.1k flac, but Plastic came with both a 73MB 44.1k wav and the 235 96k wav. Perhaps it's different because I ordered it from the US store? That would be pretty lame.

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Kutastha wrote: I ordered the Deluxe Vinyl Box Set as well, but the HD Audio Download is included in my order. The Restless download came only as a 43MB 44.1k flac, but Plastic came with both a 73MB 44.1k wav and the 235 96k wav. Perhaps it's different because I ordered it from the US store? That would be pretty lame.

It would seem to be because we pre-ordered the same thing. No big deal. As long as the HD files are available on Friday as promised.

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Though I haven't warmed to the lyrics (or vocal melody), I love the backing track. The breakdown (just shy of 5 minutes in) when that percolating synth bit comes in reminds me of the lovely break in Mr. Disco (but Kraftwerk, actually).

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Plastic is my favorite song on Music Complete, and one of their best singles in a long time (as far as I am concerned it was a single, as I consider a single any track released from an album before it's release to promote the LP and get people to buy it...Plastic clearly worked in this regard).

I love the synth bass, the melodies, the production, sly, sarcastic, bitchy lyrics (clearly taking the piss out of Hooky) and Bernard's unusual vocal, which is sort of crooning and sweet..really underscores the meaning of the lyrics in a nice way.

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