Just to clarify a bit I think Marks song is a good example of apples and oranges. As mixers (Nick, CD, Cary, Davidinoz) I think you would all have a different vision for this song but as a listener I don't always hear that the kick should come out more or the guitar is to far in or this needs to eq'ed etc. If I heard this song on a CD right now I would buy it. That's because I kinda like the more raw sound. In a song with this kinda vibe I don't think everything has to be perfect.
Now if one of you guys got a hold of it I'm sure you could make it better because that's what you do. CD has proven that to me before. I thought it couldn't get better and he took a song and made everything stand out so much more. Pretty amazing. But if I didn't know better I'd have been happy with the original mix.
Also I just listened to the mix CD is doing. 'I'm Letting Go' and if you listen to that and compare Marks of course you will see a huge difference. I'm not sure if that's wise though.
Ok, I'll stand down now and go back to listening and making dirty muddy music.
Dave