: Unlike the more compressed 2015/2017 24/96 releases, the 2012 version retains more natural dynamics, allowing the dense layers of Daniel Lanois' production to breathe.
The 2012 remaster of Peter Gabriel ’s seminal 1986 album So represents a definitive high-resolution peak for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Released as part of the , this specific FLAC 24-bit/48kHz version was curated by Gabriel and co-producer Daniel Lanois to fix issues found in earlier digital transfers and restore the artist's original vision for the tracklist. The Technical Edge: Why 24-bit/48kHz?
: Reviewers on Head-Fi note that this version avoids the "brittle" high-end and over-hyped treble found in the 2002 remaster.
: This remaster reveals subtle differences, such as the bass guitar panning in "Red Rain" and minor mix "spoilers" like master tape print-through on the flute intro of "Sledgehammer". Restoring the Artist's Intent