I only have the deluxe edition of ''Tusk'', which is a wonderful collection. The track by track commentary in the liner notes is a welcome edition that I don't think was ever repeated for the other albums. The alternate ''Tusk'' disc is a treat and there are some cool alternate versions of songs that I enjoy, such as "Out on the Road". and the plethora of "I Know I'm Not Wrong" and "Tusk" demos. However, there are a few songs from the 2004 edition that didn't make the transition to the 2015 deluxe version, such as the instrumental version of "That's All For Everyone". I may be in the minority, but I also miss the alternate CD version of "I Know I'm Not Wrong". Considering that they included around seven different mixes of that song on the 2015 album, it's shocking that the complete stereo mix is absent.
While Tusk is the only physical deluxe set I own, I have listened to select tracks from the other deluxe sets on Spotify. Tango in the Night is the one I listen to the most; "Special Kind of Love", the instrumental demo of "Mystified", "Down Endless Street", and "Where We Belong" are highlights. The demo of "Seven Wonders" is also noteworthy for the lack of Lindsey's backing vocals.
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