Jumping on the Bandwagon

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I'm not saying that it's a totally bad idea, but the growing trend of the "re-release" is starting to confuse me.  It isn't a new idea, however, in recent years (especially since the economy tanked) newer artists are re-releasing material from their most recent album in a repackaged state, sometimes just months later, with a few more songs and other goodies.  I can understand why The Beatles did it, and other, older artists reaching out to a newer generation; I GET THAT.  I don't understand why we need 12 remixes of an album that hasn't been out for a year.  Some of my favorite modern bands are guilty of it, and today I've decided that I'm seeking something different from the artists I enjoy (Read:  I just want more, great, original music from the bands I like).  That's all. 

Here's the article that pushed me over the edge.

Yes, that's a picture of me, and yes it is bananas.