Value-Added CDs

I’ve ranted in the past about how new music is largely overpriced when you buy it in physical form (i.e., a CD from a store). That rant mentions that I would feel much better if I was getting more for my money, and the example I used was Tori Amos’ Scarlet’s Walk limited edition. For $25, you get a whole lot more than just an album of music.

Well, my wife ordered Tori’s new album, The Beekeeper, and it arrived today. Once again, this is more than just an album. Along with the music CD is a DVD of music videos and a packet of wildflower seeds — creative and fun little additions that make the purchase price worth it.

So, props to Sony/BMG for going the extra mile to make this album special. (Jeers to them, though, for printing the FBI anti-piracy label directly on the CD, spoiling an otherwise beautiful design.)