Shunt (2010 Digital Remaster) May 2026

The Shunt community often highlights the 2010 release as a significant moment in Alan Wilder's post-Depeche Mode career:

: 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. Shunt (2010 Digital Remaster)

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

: The remaster was accompanied by the "Selected Events" tour, which used specific film projections designed to match the updated audio textures. Fan Perspectives from the Shunt Community : The

“Alan is remastering and releasing his out-of-print albums on CD and vinyl!... The first three albums, 1+2 (1986), Hydrology (1988) and Bloodline (1990) are currently being remastered.” Facebook · Shunt · 2 years ago Key Features of the 2010 Remaster

“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

: 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