Hey all,

     It is plainly clear that the "Sell My Soul" on the Legacy 
Edition of Diesel and Dust is a remix.  I prefer the original, but I 
appreciate this little attempt to give us something extra.  My main 
complaint- I really don't like it when people blab during a guitar 
solo, especially the only one on the record!
     
     As for Jim's comments in recent media, I feel he is 
underestimating what is available.  Aside from the demos for 10-1 he 
mentioned, I remember reading about many alternate takes from Redneck 
Wonderland in somebody's notes.  They could always add b-sides to the 
reissues, unless there is an official b-side release planned?  D&D 
Legacy really could have eaily included the extra mixes of "beds are 
burning" and the studio version of "what's so funny about peace, 
love, and understanding?"  There could have been some additional 
concert footage added to the dvd.  All these things would go a long 
way to ease the broken hearts of Oils fans worldwide.

     And I can't believe that, not even in Australia, there is going 
to be a physical CD reissue of 10-1.  Aside from the possibility of 
adding the demos, a couple of remixes, tons of available concert 
footage, and the new "making of" documentary, a total remaster would 
give Oils fans a real treat.  Despite being over here in the states, 
where the Oils were just a whispered rumor at the time of it's 
release, I can see clearly that this record is a vital piece of music 
history, and demands a proper reissue.  

     I really do hope Jim even reconsiders releaseing some official 
bootlegs.  Best of Both Worlds is amazing.  We need more of this 
archival material, if only to serve as a testamony to the absolute 
brilliance the Oils were able to attain when firing on all 
cylinders.  People who scoff at the notion that the Oils were one of 
the greatest acts in rock history will have a difficult time denying 
that there was a real talent at work there upon seeing these shows.  

     I've been craving some more live Oils for a while now, which is 
why I've finally broken down and asked this list for help with 
obtaining bootlegs.  Regardless of if I get some or not, nothing 
could take the place of officially released  and remastered 
material.  The world needs more Oils.

Peace,

Matt