Hard to get used to anything if u grew up with the original, but not bad.

Much better than expected I have to say. Looking forward to the entire release.

Looks like they did it mostly for copyright reasons, wasn't aware of that:

"Our specific record deal around the time we signed for the 'Icon' album meant we would never actually own the rights to our music or artwork, so going forward, to reissue the album ourselves for the 30th anniversary, it was necessary to re-record and completely re-do the album cover. Re-recording 'Icon' has not only enabled us to release it as a series of collectors editions on vinyl, but it was also great to revisit some songs from a lifetime ago."

https://blabbermouth.net/news/paradise-lost-announces-release-date-for-re-recorded-version-of-icon-album

Good ! But lost some essence and mysticism of the original. The old sound seems to came from the horizon , with echoes and profound atmosphere. These seems more programming and cold. Don't understand why bands make this kind of works in masterpieces!!!