Blog: PopMatters

The sludge greats' notorious debut album finally gets a proper release after nearly 17 years. Music fans love those rare recordings by their favorite artist, whether it's an album that's been long out of print (Neil Young's Time Fades Away), never seen the light of day (Prince and the Revolution's Dream Factory), or a supposed recording that's achieved mythical status in the eyes of some collectors (Bruce Springsteen's Electric Nebraska). Whether it's the obsessive idea of being a "completist" or an interest in trying to further understand the musician's art,...