If I had to pick an album that has meant the most to me, the one above would be it. And I bought it again last week ... that is, the new digital version, which adds some works-in-progress that either never evolved into full songs or were abandoned as the curious outtakes that they were. Remain In Light was my soundtrack not only from 1980 but for years that followed; I still (obviously) play it a lot. (At the time, it was a good indicator of how well I would get along with others; I remember putting it on my turntable at a party and my friend Jane instantly started moving - a good sign.)
I downloaded this version via iTunes - quicker, and all, and cheaper - although I instantly regretted not seeking out the CD version. Then I read this post - a bit of an anti-CD screed - on David Byrne's blog. He's not arguing against CDs themselves, of course, but what major labels are prepared to do to their customer base in the name of self-interest.
