Japanese releases frequently include bonus material to incentivize local fans to buy domestic copies rather than cheaper imports. For this album, the Japanese CD (released via Hostess Entertainment) typically featured the standard 11 tracks plus rare B-sides or acoustic versions often found on the Deluxe European editions.
The lead single relies on a wall of distorted, reverb-drenched guitars and a thunderous kick drum. In a compressed streaming format (MP3/AAC), the high-end frequencies (cymbals, string harmonics) alias and become "smeared." The bass loses its roundness. Editors - The Weight of Your Love -JAPAN- -FLAC-
For users with high-end headphones or monitor speakers, the Japanese FLAC rip is the definitive digital version of this album. the high-end frequencies (cymbals