FYE finally got in the copy I reserved of the 2-disc remastered reissue of Death's third album Spiritual Healing <3

I've gotta say, the Relapse Records Death reissue series is by far the best remaster/reissue series in recent memory.

unlike a lot of remasters/reissues that are put out without the knowledge or approval of the band, the various former members as well as the family of the late Chuck Schuldiner himself are directly involved, and the remastering is generally not a radical departure from the original sound, just better quality mixing

the liner notes are extensive as well, having stories contributed by members and friends of the band as well as artists that Death inspired

for example, this Spiritual Healing reissue contains 2-page writeups by each surviving member of the band's lineup during the recording of the album, was well as Chuck's sister Beth and (interestingly) the vocalist of Danish hard rock band Volbeat

even the packaging is pretty sweet, with the discs housed in a jewel case along with a slipcover featuring the artwork with a really nice raised, textured feel

I'm generally not a fan of reissues at all but these are top-notch examples of what a worthy reissue should be.