The 1998 Steve Albini sessions for represent one of the most storied "lost" recordings in power-pop history. Bored and frustrated with the original 1977 production, Cheap Trick teamed up with the legendary Steve Albini

: Unlike the polished, "safe for radio" 1977 version, Albini's recording is famously dry, aggressive, and "punked up". The Performance

A Rediscovered Masterpiece: Cheap Trick's 'In Color' Shines Bright in Steve Albini's Hands

Cheap Trick released their self-titled debut in 1977 with a raw, aggressive edge. Later that same year, they released their sophomore album, In Color.

Experience the raw energy and catchy hooks of Cheap Trick's In Color, captured in stunning detail through the Steve Albini Sessions.

And no FLAC in the world is ready for that truth.