Goodies Galore for Pearl Jam and Radiohead Fans

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By Jim Shearer on 03/24/2009

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Music fans of the 1990's have a major reason to celebrate today. Two of the biggest (and most respected names of the decade) have released goodies that everyone can enjoy.

Pearl Jam have re-issued their 1991 debut album, Ten, which you can revisit in four different deluxe editions.

The simplest version is a 2-disc collection featuring the original tracklisting digitally re-mastered, as well as six bonus tracks, and--oh yeah--a re-designed package.

With the fourth deluxe edition, you not only get the package mentioned above, but also the DVD of Pearl Jam's Unplugged performance, four pieces of re-mastered vinyl, a cassette-replica of an early Pearl Jam demo, and a recreation of an Eddie Vedder composition pad.

Besides putting a smile on the faces of '90s enthusiasts, Pearl Jam also tickles the armpit of today teenagers--kids who were probably just being born around the time Pearl Jam released their debut album--by making all of the songs on Ten available for download on Rock Band. I feel a Pearl Jam family night coming on.

(above: This is just one of the three Radiohead collector's sets available today.)

Radiohead, a band that was also able to reach mainstream success in the 90's, all while satisfying the pens of music critics, have released collector's editions of their albums: Pablo Honey, The Bends, and OK Computer.

All three releases include: a disc featuring each album's original tracklisting, another disc featuring b-sides, demos, and radio sessions, and a DVD filled with music videos and live performances from each respective Radiohead album.

The non-album tracks, especially from The Bends and OK Computer, might help you better understand how Radiohead ruled the planet from the mid-90's on. Their b-sides are almost just as good as the tracks that made their full-length releases, and that's saying a lot, considering the albums we're talking about.

If all of the above wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger for the alternative 90's, the Beastie Boys will be releasing a Check Your Head collector's edition next week, which will also feature a whole bunch of goodies.