OK our first cd was a "live" recording in a studio the second, one due out soon, is the same, with the mistakes left in, most were one take, some had a second attempt and one had three attempts the only difference is our mate Rob who recorded us sings with us on some of the tracks but it doesn't essentially change the sound so what you hear is what you get. I think we probably recorded thirty songs in three 2 1/2 hr sessions, dunno how long Rob spent with it after but he sent us a copy a couple of days later, some people spend weeks! Anyway I understand how unforgiving recorded sound is and also one has to be as near perfect and interesting as possible if you are producing a cd to listen to, that isn't our aim, we produce a cd to sing along with, in the car or whilst cooking, I put it on in the kitchen whilst I am working and sing along with it to find new harmonies, therapy!