: Selected wasn't just a "best of" but a remastering of specific versions chosen by Wilder himself to flow as a single piece of music.
: The remaster was accompanied by the "Selected Events" tour, which used specific film projections designed to match the updated audio textures.
The of the Recoil album Selected —often discussed on Shunt , the official Alan Wilder/Recoil information service—is generally highly regarded for its curated approach to Wilder's solo discography. Unlike typical "loudness war" remasters that sacrifice dynamic range for volume, the Selected project (released in 2010) focused on creating a cohesive listening experience across tracks from different eras. Fan Perspectives from the Shunt Community
The Shunt community often highlights the 2010 release as a significant moment in Alan Wilder's post-Depeche Mode career:
: Many fans prefer these versions over original early pressings (like Bloodline ), noting that the textures are "suitably grand and gothic" without losing the "unsettling" emotional depth that defines Recoil. Alan Wilder is Recoil - Facebook
“The idea to take Recoil out on the road evolved during the release of 'Selected' in 2010. The events were... art installation featuring stripped down, edited sections from many Recoil remixes.” Facebook · Shunt · 7 years ago
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