Reissue recordings with added tracks


I was curious what folks think about added tracks on reissue recordings.Most artists and/or producers go to great lengths to get the "flow" of the recording just right.Imagine,if you will,you've been listening to DSOTM and are really in the "zone".The closing notes are fading out then,BAM,you're hit with some outtake or other nonsense.IMHO,this would ruin the listening experience.I know why record companies do this and I know I don't have to buy the recordings,that's not the point of my post. I just want to hear other opinions on the artistic side of the equation.Let the debate begin!!!
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Showing 1 response by timrhu

I was having a similar thought recently when listening to The Byrds' "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo." The bonus tracks add very little to the listening experience.
While we're at it, since the advent of the cd most recordings are just too long. It was hard enough to put 40 minutes of quality music on an album, Filling 70+ minutes is nearly impossible. As I usually listen start to finish, I actually prefer cds that run 45 minutes or less.