For Phalanx, it's a big payoff. Many other groups could benefit from this model. Phalanx songs are not just recorded, they are compiled. The best takes are spliced together. Tracks are placed in a stereo spectrum.
Percussion is sampled, cut and pasted.
Phalanx takes fine advantage of the fact that a studio recording offers enormous mixing flexibility. The result is a CD to be proud of. Had these same performances been recorded live, I fear we would have had a seriously sub par recording. The production here tastefully fades what should be faded. Phalanx brings their best qualities to the table.