Pearl Jam {Reissue}

The music industry has been trying to replicate Ten since its release (sometimes getting lucky ”“ I’m looking at you, Creed). This two-CD, one-DVD, four-LP set is the most lavish of four new reissues of Pearl Jam’s 1991 debut. Hardcore fans will glory in touches like the cassette replica of an early demo tape. But Ten’s powerful remix at Brendan O’Brien’s hands is the main event: ”˜Alive’ hits harder; ”˜Black’ feels broader in scope; and Eddie Vedder’s soaring vocals on ”˜Oceans’ shine brighter. All that said, this is an exercise for die-hards and audiophiles: To PJ’s credit, the original didn’t leave much room for improvement.