Temple Of The Dog Proves Remixes Are Generally Stupid

When Temple of the Dog released their self-titled album 25 years ago, it contained a brilliant and career-making track in "Hunger Strike." Raw talent and great song writing came together and members - comprised of guys from other grunge bands - all became insanely famous. Their collective careers were set.

Temple of the Dog is marking its 25th anniversary with a special tour and rarities package. To help goose sales, the band remixed the brilliant "Hunger Strike."  The song was basically perfect as is and now the remixed version feels cold, hollow and even stilted. You have to listen close to notice, but the richness of the bass and guitar is gone, and  Chris Cornell's vocals are front and center, but they overpower the track. I will say that I think Eddie Vedder's vocals sound better on this remixed version. "Fuller" might be the word I'd use to describe his parts.

By and large, most remixes are stupid - this one is no different.