Reissue mania: U2, Jacko, Beck, Zep | Metromix Louisville
Reissue mania: U2, Jacko, Beck, Zep
It's the record industry's favorite scam: repackage the same album so you'll buy it again. But are these reissued classics actually worth the price of admission? Our jaded critics weigh in.
U2, 'The Joshua Tree: Deluxe Edition'

pick U2, 'The Joshua Tree: Deluxe Edition'

Critic's Rating:
4

Two-disc 20th anniversary edition of the record that turned U2 into rock royalty

Michael Jackson, 'Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition'

Michael Jackson, 'Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition'

Critic's Rating:
4

Jacko's pre-wacko masterpiece gets a facelift and some dubious remixes

Beck, 'Odelay: Deluxe Edition'

pick Beck, 'Odelay: Deluxe Edition'

Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Tenth anniversary reissue of the breakthrough album from L.A.'s weirdest native son

Led Zeppelin, 'The Song Remains the Same (Remastered/Expanded)'

pick Led Zeppelin, 'The Song Remains the Same (Remastered/Expanded)'

Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Legendary Zep live set gets digitally restored to its full, ragged glory

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