Wow that's crazy, I've never heard of that but I'm glad I know now. Isn't that the same type of shit they do with commercials to make them seem louder even though they really aren't? I never imagined they would do it with music as well, but I should've known...
Would a lossless (flac) versions of the album correct that issue, or is it there forever because it was mastered that way?
Pyramid Song - Radiohead