Blue Pill or Red Pill ? Is there really that big a difference ?

So the new Peter Gabriel album 'i/o' is finally here - and everyone is talking about the fact that there are three alternative mixes of this album - not just a dedicated Atmos mix (as is becoming more and more common) but also two alternative stereo mixes. The 'Bright Side' mix by Spike Stent, and the 'Dark Side' mix by Tchad Blake.

So what's the difference ? Why are there three versions ? And which is the best ?

I couldn't resist, so started comparing one of the songs that I'd already heard - the first on the album, 'Panopticom'. And the results were fascinating, so I made a video.

To hear what I heard for yourself, plus some observation, comments and wild speculation - check out the video above.

And then let me know which mix you prefer in the comments - and why !