Maximum Planet by Larry Norman

From the liner notes: Larry has always enjoyed listening to alternate tracks, demos and mixes of other artists. Some listeners might not hear what Larry is hearing because he's a writer and musician. He's bit-mapping the arrangement and variations as he listens. Some will perhaps have no interest in this kind of anthology but others will"get it" and really enjoy the variations, especially when the musicians have been given the physical cut gesture and are free to start playing humorous things until the song finally breaks down from the disarray of notes and dissipating energy.

This collection of songs reveals a little of the creative process through allowing you to hear alternate vocals and to witness the genesis of some compositions prior to their final structure

American musician, singer, songwriter, record label owner, and record producer. Norman had a major influence on artists as diverse as The Pixies, Guns n' Roses, and U2. After his death in 2008 his most well-known album, 1972's Only Visiting This Planet, was selected for inclusion in The United States Library of Congress for its cultural significance and impact on American culture.