Oh dear .... I love the sound of a compressed snare/kick/vocals (with some limiting on the latter).
I still ride those parts if needed but there is a character to each compressor (which i like to use as a sonic modifier rather then only a compressor).
I thought thriller was very punchy and History also ... how do you get such punchy sounds without compression ? Punchy source only? Does BG adds alittle extra punch in mastering ?
Im enjoying all your posts
regards
mac