Todd Rundgren

Ever wonder how an album can be reissued countless times over, with either a different title, new cover art, or a slightly altered track listing? It's happened countless times to rockers over the years (especially veteran acts), including the Todd Rundgren tribute set Todd Rundgren & His Friends. The set was produced by tribute album veterans Billy Sherwood and Bob Kulick, and since its original release in 2002, it has been re-released several times over, including 2003's Re-Mixes. Including all 11 tracks from the original release, this repackaged release tacks on a few remixes at the end, which aren't that much different than the original covers. Participating musicians include Vivian Campbell, Edgar Winter, Dweezil Zappa, Gary Hoey, Tony Levin, Steve Lukather, Jeff Baxter, Bruce Kulick, Richie Kotzen, Steve Stevens, and Derek Sherinian. If you already own one of the many other releases that contain this same material, the handful of remixes certainly doesn't warrant a second purchase. In the end, Re-Mixes may appeal solely to the fanatic who needs every single Rundgren-related release. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide