This track is a litmus test for audio compression.
However, the original 2003 CD master was a victim of the "Loudness War." The dynamic range was compressed; the beautiful, breathing quiet parts of songs like "Honestly" were crushed against the loud choruses. On standard MP3s, the album sounded fatiguing. The shimmering top-end of Corgan’s guitar got lost in a wash of mid-range distortion. ZWAN - Mary Star of The Sea -LURW-FLAC-
ZWAN, an alternative rock supergroup formed in 2003, released their debut album "Mary Star of the Sea" in 2003. The album, produced by Mark Smith and ZWAN, features a distinctive blend of alternative rock, post-punk, and gothic rock sounds. This track is a litmus test for audio compression