This is honestly my favorite Megadeth Album. Liar is one of the meanest songs ever written by Dave. It may not have the guitar gymnastics of Rust in Piece but the songs are just full of angst.

This is simply amazing content why can’t we get more of this

For me, remaster is to be heard once, just to notice stuff you didn't hear before. But the OG is timeless

Long live the original mix! ✊ What a fucking masterpiece.

I much prefer the raw and unpolished original. It’s so much more real.

The original version is way better. Sounds clean and crisp. The remastered and remixed version is garbage.

These remasters never sound as good to me. They have lost something. Great video, really enjoyed. Thanks

So far So good was the first ever Megadeth album I heard and I must've listened to it hundreds of times as a kid. Love it to death.

Had this cassette when I was a teenager back in 1989! 🎸

Bruh how did I miss this notification?? Glad to see you uploading again man!

This album got me into Megadeth

I honestly wasn’t a big fan of this record when I first heard it, turns out it was the remaster so I listened to the original and now it’s one of my favorite Megadeth albums. The difference between to two is insane

It took me a while to get into “Liar” but now it’s not just my favorite of the album but it’s my favorite megadeth song period lol

I didn't realize So Far So Good So what, my favorite Megadeth album, was so controversial...

remastered version sounds like a demotape 😄

Diana has a lot of song about her, Wake Up Dead, In My Darkest Hour, Loved To Deth, Tornado Of Souls, 1000 Times Goodbye. Liar is a fuckin' masterpiece!!! Anyways, great video!

god you upload ounce every year love tho

So Far So Good So What is so underrated. One of my favorites.

Excellent comparison dude! I tend to like more the remastered just because I can understand better the ideas behind every song composition. Favorite song: In My Darkest Hour.

The remaster lost that very powerful drum sound, but fixed the situation with a bunch of reverb on the album

The original is so much heavier and rough. They really messed this remaster up.

I hate every rerelease Dave replays parts in. He changed solos. Original all the way even with the muddy reverb. This is easily my favorite album of all time or top 3.

Original mix all the way - Lungs straight into Set the World is just a fucking masterpiece

there is literally nothing to not like about this album

I think the obvious fake drums on the remaster ruins the remastered other lays .. it's also a bit too compressed.. so it has potential but instead of minimal tweaks for clarity Dave went way overboard

I always put off so far so good so what because I was scared it wasn’t gonna be as good as peace sells and Rust in peace. Man was I wrong, the tone, solos, riffs, Dave’s raspy evil voice. I fucking the album. Not one bad song. Idk how it went under the radar. Also the remaster sounds like The system has failed. I’ll pick the original since the reverb on Dave’s voice and drums is sick and the guitars sounds evil. But with the remaster is easier to hear certain things you couldn’t hear with the tinny distant sound from the original.

dude I got to your channel from some 6 year old comments on a Megadeth video xD

The king has returned

Good to see you back.

If you ever do the 90's megadeth albums, youtube would be a better place

There's no doubt that the original mix is an "acquired taste". I tend to look at it through the lens of when I bought it on LP in 1988. It was very hard to listen to the album beyond track two on vinyl - most of us kids wouldn't have had top of the range record players in those days - which meant my favourite song on the album "Mary Jane" was almost inaudible as the grooves got tighter on the final tracks of each side. I remember thinking in 1988 when I first heard it thinking " aaaahh too much reverb", I can't hear anything properly, these guys have just "knocked this mix" out without really considering it's consequences. I remember thinking, this mix has devalued the bands credibility, it's a misfire. Put it right up against "Justice" which came out on a 2 record set, SFSHSW seemed very "lo-fi". Metallica's album actually sounded really modern at the time - ground breaking - the lack of reverb made the music more potent - it cut through. SFSHSW is my favourite MD album. I think the band would have benefited in 1988 from a more "modern" mix with less reverb - therefore the remix would have given the album a better shot at getting more traction in 1988. All this said - I am wedded to the 1988 version as it's so "out there" and probably because I listened to it so much and it reminded me of childhood. It's also the only MD album that truly fuses Punk, Metal & Classical, leaving behind the Metal, Classical and Jazz influences on Peace Sells with Gar. It's an absolutely fantastic album with Mustaine at his PEAK writing, playing and singing wise. I saw the band on this tour and they were truly a dangerous band and so good live - much more threatening, angry and vicious - and so unbelievably tight. A much more vital proposition live then Metallica at the time 88/89.

Love that opening. That punch did not hurt 😂

This album brings back many memories. One in particular is me ditching school and walking the neighborhood while listening to this on my Walkman. So from that fact alone, it’s hard for me to like the newer version. That being said, in my opinion, there’s way too much middle remastered version.

Hope everyone is reading this so here it goes. The rap is also on rust. See poison. Skipping liar was not something I was expecting. If the remaster had been the original release I still would have loved this album but the og mix is still my favorite. Reason being some of the rhythms with the drums showed tight punches, in spots, but not so much in others, bass lines included. Vocal lines were not Dave's strong points but definitely had some bangers. Hook is fantastic along with my last words on peace. In conclusion, both mixes have potential points to be enjoyed the original still the best option. Video review, this is a great experience and thank you for giving us comparison. The editing is absolutely fantastic and professionally done. Hope Dave watches it. This album is awesome. Metal classic!!!

crash in original 502 is what completely sells me the song + cigarettes and burgers, caffeine and alcohol ;D

Damn I don’t like both versions of the album but I guess I’ll choose the original cause at least it doesn’t sound like pure plastic.

Thr reverb on the original gives it thunder.. the remaster makes it thighter. Not sure which I prefer. I miss the bass line intro on the remix of Darkest Hour but love the way the double bass drums are more prominent.

The remastered version was a terrible mistake! And this album is a fucking masterpiece.

how come you didn't do more of these VS. videos? Aside from some bad jokes and opinions I don't personally agree with, they're great comparisons of both releases; I also like you giving facts about the individual tracks.

This is a very underrated album, when it came out I listened to it non stop for months.

1 of my favorite albums of all time to this day, so underrated, & under talked about, I still remember the release I got at midnight, was magical, then under 2 weeks after release I was listening to it on my Walkman , I use to rip the headphones off so teachers would’nt catch me easily, well I got caught & refused to hand it over, caught me my 1st ever out of school suspension, uhhh I so miss those days

bought this the day it came out,used to buy the metal hammer every month to see when the big four were releasing.what a time to be alive,then went to see them on donington 88.i remember listening to helloween as i'd got seperated from my cousin in the crush and was standing there intimidated in the mass alone,all of a pudding a familiar face honed into view just ambling through the crowd.it was only jeff fucking young,i was dumb struck in awe haha.i remember him looking at me more than likely thinking "yes it's me" but me being a 14 year old massive megadeth fan i was rooted to the spot couldn't speak haha.gutted i never went over to him what a fucking guitarist

Very good and entertaining video, me personally I like the original mix better by far and this album is full of bangers and doesn't deserve to be forgotten, tho is hard to not look past it being between the two titans that are Peace Sells and Rust In Peace, and idk I do like the song Liar 😅

Where do I find that video in the beginning of them playing my last words

So far so good so what is There best album, original ( never heard the remix until now and it sounded terrible)

Tares up all, shredding riffs and vocal full of power and anger. Megadeth's true masterpiece . From beginning to the end. "Dystopia" listen to allot. Another great album. So many with Dave!

The goofy horn in Into the Lungs of Hell is hilarious

Remaster is like putting your head underwater

I’ve never really liked any of the 2004 remasters, since the original or the later remasters did a good job (countdown 2012, peace sells 2016 killing is my business 2018). Also another one i have the original 1988 european pressing of. Sound pretty good to me since they added a DMM system, which helps it gove a more crispier sound, and makes the dynamics come out more on the record.

Haven't heard the remaster. But so far...it sounds sort of odd in some places? Like sometimes it'll sound quieter like your listening from farther away, and then the volume will suddenly get louder and I dunno thicker? Not sure if that makes sense.

For fuck sake what a masterpiece

I bought the cassette back in 1988 so it's what I grew up with and I think it sounds better overall. There is something about the remastered 'Mary Jane' that I really enjoy...being able to hear the arpeggiated chords behind that killer riff after he epically sings the words "Mary Jane" always loved that whole section. Such a great song, but for me the first two minutes are especially amazing.

So far.. is an incredible album. Every track is great.

"So Far, So Good... So What" always gets overlooked in the Megadeth's oeuvre. I loved it when it was released, and saw them play these songs live opening for Iron Maiden. Yes, not the best drummer in the history of Megadeth (certainly no Nick or Dirk), but Dave (or "The Daves") were on fire on this one. Still in my top 3. Oh, and the original is way better than the remaster (as seems to be the case for ALL of the Megadeth remasters).

How come this is the last? I was hoping for u to do rust in peace

I agreed with pretty much everything except your take on Liar. While it's pretty much just a diss track, I'm a fan Poland's work (his Megadeth work in particular) yet i still like that song. I never would have thought of the rap comparisons on my own in a million years. It was only when I started seeing people online saying that when I realized the connection, otherwise I never would have thought of that, lmao. Not saying those comparisons are invalid, because I think they hit the nail on the head there. But still, I think the song has some creative/original sounding riffs, true to Mustaine's general style back then. I do enjoy the "rapping" part personally. Of course I'm a fan of early rap also, so that idea just doesn't bug me, even if we're talking in the context of metal. When it fits, it works. I'm coming from the position of a guitar player who can play all this kind of stuff, and lover of heavy electric guitar music in general. (I love death metal and the heavier styles in general) But to each their own, that's just my personal opinion.

I guess the producer in 1988 LOVED snare drums.

This album to me represents a unique snapshot of the band's life at the darkest stage of their addictions, no longer fun and exciting like on the first two albums, but strung out and withdrawn.

It's like FM to AM radio. The original is so less muffled compard to ReMIx. What did they ReMix it with??? an 8 Track?

Well I bought the remastered version for $40, the original was between $90-100 online lol. I’m sure the original version is better but I’m not one of those picky people. The remastered version sounds good to me cranked with my stereo setup! 🎸

Remaster has a bogged down sound in some places. It does sound cleaner in other spots but I'll take the crunchy original 😌 However you can get this album though, do it. Great one!

The Original soundest best becouse of the clarity of all the notes. When i heared it "remastered" guitar was just heavier with more basstone but the clarity dissapears alot, u cant hear the fine parts. I recommended the Original. "old school shit".

I love this album. No it’s not as epic as the albums before and after, but I think it has Dave’s BEST vocals!! Plus every song is completely distinct from the one before. Underrated and Awesome-

What has that song in the beggining?

It’s not that I’m some kind of purist but I can’t help but say no. No one can go back to the spirit of that time or place no matter what equipment / software is now available.

Seems Dave had to play the entire songs again for the 2004 remaster. there are some parts missed or badly recorded on the original release. I still prefer the original mix.

Not a fav of mine at the time till i saw them live for this album the og production never did the song justice

Bit late on this, just been going through some of the 'deth classics. Have this t shirt. Was probably my fave thrash album at the time before Rust. But the horn part on the remastered is just total cringe! I actually switched it off and threw it away. KIMBABIG sounded better tho from the 2004 remasters..I need to check out the recent ones Still wear my SFSGSW t shirt with sneering pride..cos the world has gone to shit..

The paul lani mix on Darkest Hour is the only mix i think it's the only song i think it sounds better than the original

Ok, after hearing the original version of Risk I'll compare the other ones as well. I know the original version helped me appreciate it more so now i like more songs almost half of them. Not bad for the album I used to think was the worst.

The remaster is like rehab version taking away the hazy drug flanged out vibe. It’s clearer but the intention is kind of lost and sounds squished w modern day compression. I do like the Rust in Peace snare replacement on the 2004 remaster but everything else is an atrocity especially replacing Dave’s bass in Take No Prisoners. Still I’m glad we have the option of what to listen to, I go back and forth every few years. Hopefully there won’t be a million versions like Black Sabbath catalog (still think the 2014 remasters sound better than 2016).

Buenisima la mezcla original

He passed over one of the greatest mega song that perfectly goes straight into hook in mouth. The best 1 -2 punch. But thought we need to listen to Mary Jane. Wow btw original for the win

For me as a drummer if you played all from killing is my business to this album to rust in peace you whether you realized it or not you were getting quite a lesson in progressive metal and it really makes it easy to guess what was gonna happen on Rust in peace I don't Know if Dave intended to do that but if you could play this stuff you could keep up with Malmsteen albums and Racer X too so thanks Megadeth lol

The original mix hands down is superior. To this day, I cannot for the life me understand why they fucked with it. SFSGSW is my favourite of the first 4 albums, although I love them all. Jeff Young’s a pretty monster guitar player in his own right and was a good counterpoint to Mustaine, even though their relationship soured pretty quickly. Behler might not get a whole lot of accolades for his drumming… he’s definitely no Gar or Menza, but he is rock solid and capable fulfills his duties on the album. I liked the choices he made musically, even if they weren’t as flashy as his contemporaries. I could have happily heard a few more albums from this line up. As for the (original) mix itself, I know it’s a bit divisive among fans, but I also think sound-wise, this album really distinguished them from the big 4. It’s washy, effects-laden sound was not what the rest of the pack was doing, and I really dug that. In some ways, Megadeth has always sounded best to me when their mixes were a bit dirty… where some of the details are more felt, than heard. Excluding Rust in Peace, I felt Megadeth’s cleaner productions could sound a bit tinny and weak. Having that wall of sound on the first 3 albums (although each sonically different) just made them sound like a massive juggernaut to my ears. But hey, I know a shit ton of people will disagree for their own good reasons. Different strokes for different folks, right?

I like liar because of how savage it is

Heckle me if you want but I always prefer the remaster. Don't get me wrong, the original is good in it's own right but the remaster always brings out hidden secrets lost in the original version.

That looked like the Thanksgiving turkey killing everyone instead of everyone killing it.

The guitars on the remaster sound like they have a blanket over them, if that makes any sense. They lack that classic thrash metal tone. Fuzzy highs and scooped mids.

Original is best 🤘

To answer your question about what drugs they were on, heroin, cocaine, weed, copius amounts of alcohol and i may be wrong but i think Dave said something about crack back then lol.

Damn they done f-ed it up. Original was flawless.

16:41 whaat xD i just noticed its in the original too lol

It sounds like the remaster really f’d with the midrange frequencies big time

So far... is the bastard son of Megadeth, mean, rude and mindblowing.

the remaster takes it, just because of the bend at 5:42 :)

I like the drums on the remaster, but the original is still better, it has a wider sound field, it is just better, and superior.

You didn't even talk about the remasters

Que discazo

The triggered snare on the remastered sounds so fake, but I'm not particularly fond of the drowned in digital reverb '80s sound of the original either.

Original might be muddy as hell but it doesn’t sound like it was recorded in a tin can, so my money is on that

I only have two issues with the remasters. 1) Changing parts of the music. The horns at the start of Into The Lungs of Hell for example, and the absence of the vocal effect on Dave's vocal in the second verse of Set The World Afire, or the change of instrumentation at the start of Mary jane. WHY??? Just fix the sound and leave the music alone Dave! 2) I also think Chuck's drums need a little MORE reverb. It sounds like Dave took ALL the reverb out of the drums to the extent that they sound a bit lifeless and flat. They have a nice thick organic sound now... but they sound like they were recorded in a soundproof box. Let the drums breathe a little, man...

I see why he remastered it.

Ill keep my original vinyl then.

Original kicks ass!

I love so far so good, I have a lot of critics about the remasters, sadly the sound of rust in, countdown and youthanasia suffer the remaster thing, there is no comparision with the originals, but I understand Dave wanted to re catalog the albums but, he touched too many aspects of the songs

The only songs that I find better in the remaster are Mary Jane, and In my darkest hour (the intro is a bit longer)

original!!

Original release surpasses the remastered one

The production on this album is actually very good. The vocals have a lot of cool effects and the guitars are super crunchy and well recorded along with the bass. The one weak point is the drums are just mixed strangely. While not terrible they sort of sit low in the mix and at the same time stand out weirdly. Every song they sound different. The worst is Mary Jane, the snare is just a mess on that one. But songs like Into The Lungs Of Hell, Set The World Afire, In My Darkest House and Hook in Mouth are some of Megadeth's best tracks and some of thrash metals best PERIOD. The remix sounds bassier and clearer. The horns on the remix ruin it for me, how could he have put them there and say, yeah that's it, now the song is perfect. Remixes always find a way to ruin the music. Changes are made that make no sense and even the "improvements" just make you reach for the original over it. It's like the Star Wars specials edition, every time Lucus changes something it makes you miss the originals that much more.