on 3/18/03 9:00 AM, audities-owner@smoe.org at audities-owner@smoe.org
wrote:

> Also the remastered versions of the first three Cheap Trick albums have been
> packaged together as a three-fer, generally retailing for around $25. Since
> these are the remastered versions of the albums (or at least I THINK they
> are... I haven't bought this myself) and those are three of their best, it's
> probably not a bad place to start.
> 
> I've heard a rumor from a co-worker who is a huge Cheap Trick fan that the
> entire catalog is going to be reissued/remastered sometime in the
> not-so-distant future. While I have a hard time believing that someone talked
> their label into reissuing duds like "The Doctor" and "Busted", you might
> want to look into this... at least before dropping any serious money on ebay
> for their out-of-print mid-80s material. And at present, many of their later
> albums ("Lap of Luxury", "Woke Up With a Monster", and the 1997 self-titled
> in particular) are also readily available cheaply in budget/cut-out/used
> bins. --Jason

Unless I'm much mistaken, I believe that the 3-pak you refer to is NOT the
remastered batch but rather the original straight CD reissues (no bonus
tracks).  The remasters are essential for CT fans, and are also a great
place for newbies to start.  I also recommend "Next Position Please" with
production by Todd Rundgren.

If the rumor about remastered CT back catalog is true, I will be quite
happy; particularly if they raid the vaults (& Bun E's basement) for bonus
tracks, which there are plenty.  However, I am also waiting for CT to
release their new studio album - I've heard a few songs, and it's quite
promising.

Brioohs