I read this article featuring Daniel Lanois. He mentions the benefits of premixing rhythm guitars, drums, and bass into stereo and then layering the lead sounds to give them more space in the mix.

I'm confused as to why the drums, rhythm guitars and bass should be bounced to stereo before adding lead guitars, vocals, etc.

G'day eh.

I've been listening to Emmy Lou Harris, Wrecking Ball lately, and there is something Daniel Lanois does to that vocal that is just...different. There's a gentle 'edge' to it that is truly compelling, and that I miss as soon as I plugin the next disc, whomever it might be.

I saw this on ebay: