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MGK Unveils Acoustic ‘Cliché (Sad Version)’ Ahead of New Album ‘Lost Americana’

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mgk releases an alternative version of his current summer single “cliche.” Offering fans an acoustic rendition, cliche (sad version)” is candid and intimate. With recent performances at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards and Today Citi Concert Series, mgk is full steam ahead for the release his new album lost americana available everywhere on August 8.

No stranger to reimagined acoustic classics, mgk has been building anticipation with a series of reimagined covers, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ classic “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s iconic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” Each rendition offered a glimpse into his evolving artistry and emotional depth. mgk also recently headlined the 30th Anniversary of Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC and will also be headlining the Orlando, FL date in November.

The renowned superstar eclipsed genre expectations by releasing the widely acclaimed album Tickets to My Downfall in 2020. The platinum album topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. The album landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Platinum singles, “bloody valentine” and “my ex’s best friend,” both went No. 1 at Alternative. His follow-up album, mainstream sellout, became his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”.

Oasis Reveal 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of ‘Morning Glory’ With New Unplugged Tracks

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Oasis have today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30-year anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” “Wonderwall,” “Acquiesce” and “Champagne Supernova.” To be released on October 3rd on Big Brother Recordings, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available for pre-order here on limited edition 2CD and 3LP formats as well as digital formats to pre-save here. This special anniversary format follows last summer’s release of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Definitely Maybe, which reached number 1 in the Official UK Album Chart for the second time in that album’s history.

The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London. The new interpretation of “Acquiesce” is revealed today – listen here and watch the visualizer here.

The deluxe album features new artwork shot by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and new sleeve notes. Exclusive colored vinyl formats will be available, including Amazon Exclusive “Wonderwall” inspired sepia marble 3LP and official store exclusive “Acquiesce” inspired neon orange 3LP. All formats will include the 2014 remastered version of the album alongside the new bonus versions.

(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? stands out as one of the all-time era-defining great rock albums. Oasis’ second album was first released on October 2nd, 1995, on Creation Records and propelled the band to worldwide success. Following just 14 months after their stunning debut Definitely Maybe, which is widely regarded as one of the most influential debut albums, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was hugely successful and awarded Best British Album at the 1996 BRIT Awards.

Number one albums followed internationally, and (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? has now sold an excess of a staggering 22 million copies globally, including over 5.5 million in the United States, and is the UK’s third biggest selling studio album of all time. The album was also announced by National Album Day as the Official Most Streamed Album of the ’90s, with Definitely Maybe as second.

Today’s announcement comes as Oasis commence the most sought-after tour on the planet this year with their Live ’25 tour. Unprecedented demand for tickets further underlines the ever-growing appeal of their music, with fans from 158 different countries applying for tickets to the UK shows when they went on sale last summer. As the dates have drawn nearer, the excitement has continued to reach fever pitch. The global tour commences at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, before heading to Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the UK, and then continuing worldwide. Full dates below.

To celebrate the tour, Big Brother Recordings have launched the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience – an official digital companion for fans across the world. Built with Google Maps Platform and developed in partnership with Modern English, the Live ’25 Map Experience is an immersive and interactive location-based platform that brings the band’s legacy to life across all cities of the tour.

Fans can explore each tour stop through curated hotspots including landmarks tied to the band’s history, from legendary local music venues they’ve played at to iconic bars, plus official merch outlets. The platform also unlocks exclusive digital content leveraging real-time geo-locations, accessible when fans are physically present in the host cities. Interactive features include AR experiences with exclusive content offered throughout the tour.

Fans are also invited to capture their journey and share their excitement using YouTube Shorts, with the chance to have their videos featured directly on the Live ’25 Map Experience and the official Oasis YouTube Channel – turning their memories into part of the tour’s living digital archive.

The web app is available at live25.oasisinet.com and will accompany Oasis fans throughout the landmark Live ’25 tour.

(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Tracklist:

1. Hello
2. Roll With It
3. Wonderwall
4. Don’t Look Back In Anger
5. Hey Now!
6. [Untitled]
7. Some Might Say
8. Cast No Shadow
9. She’s Electric
10. Morning Glory
11. [Untitled]
12. Champagne Supernova

Additional Tracks:

1. Cast No Shadow (Unplugged)
2. Morning Glory (Unplugged)
3. Wonderwall (Unplugged)
4. Acquiesce (Unplugged)
5. Champagne Supernova (Unplugged)

Oasis Live ’25 Tour Dates

JULY 2025
4th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
16th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
25th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
26th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
30th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium

AUGUST 2025
2nd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
12th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park
17th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park
24th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
25th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
28th – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
31st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

SEPTEMBER 2025
1st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
6th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
7th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
12th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
13th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
27th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
28th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium

OCTOBER 2025
21st – Seoul, South Korea – Goyang Stadium
25th – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
26th – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
31st – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium

NOVEMBER 2025
1st – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
4th – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
7th – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
8th – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
15th – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
16th – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
19th – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
22nd – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS
23rd – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS

Elektra Records Celebrates 75 Years With Rhino Vinyl Reissues

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As part of Elektra Records’ 75th Anniversary celebration, Rhino Entertainment is releasing an extensive collection of iconic Elektra titles on vinyl. The series encompasses acclaimed albums released from the ‘60s through the ‘90s that underline the label’s era-defining, genre-defiant greatness.  

Titles from the collection will be released each Friday in July, featuring groundbreaking, timeless works by trailblazers like The Doors, Love, The Stooges, Anita Baker, The Cars, The Afghan Whigs, and more. They will be available at participating brick-and-mortar stores across the country. 

As a highlight of this special Elektra 75 collection, label founder Jac Holzman has assembled an album featuring Bob Dylan alongside other influential folk artists such as Fred Neil, Tom Paxton, and Judy Collins, entitled Dylan’s Circle. It will be available as a 1LP/1CD that highlights the collaboration and competition between these legendary musicians and honors the Greenwich Village music scene of the early 1960s. 

ELEKTRA 75 VINYL COLLECTION

Available July 4

The Afghan Whigs – Gentlemen

1LP on Canary vinyl

Anita Baker – Rapture 

1LP on Black vinyl

Bread – Best of Bread

1LP on Cloud Clear vinyl

Grover Washington Jr. – Winelight

1LP on Chardonnay vinyl

Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat

1LP on Ruby Red Vinyl

Nanci Griffith – Other Voices, Other Rooms

2LP on Black vinyl

Public Image Ltd – This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get

1LP on Cloudy Translucent vinyl

Superdrag – Regretfully Yours

1LP on Pink vinyl

The Stooges – The Stooges (High Fidelity)

1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

Third Eye Blind – Third Eye Blind

2LP on Grape vinyl

Tim Buckley – Happy Sad (Rhino Reserve)

1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

Sisters of Mercy – First and Last and Always

1LP on Black & Red Marble vinyl

Available July 11

The Cars – The Cars (High Fidelity)

1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

Television – Marquee Moon (High Fidelity)

1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

Available July 18

Various Artists – Dylan’s Circle

2LP on Black vinyl

Various Artists – Dylan’s Circle

1CD

Available July 25

Love – The Elektra Singles

1LP on Black vinyl

The Cars – Shake It Up (Rhino Reserve)

1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

The Doors – Golden Doors 2

1LP on Purple vinyl

*D2C Edition includes 7-inch on Purple vinyl

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison Release Stripped-Down “Gods of Rock N Roll”

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Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne released a stripped-down version of their epic track “Gods of Rock N Roll” on July 1st across all streaming platforms, with a special vinyl limited edition double A side that features both versions of the song available July 4th via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.

Earlier this year, the powerful orchestral version became a Top 10 Rock Radio hit, and now fans will experience the song in a whole new light with a stripped-down version that showcases Ozzy like never before.

Produced and reworked by Billy Morrison, this version removes the guitars and drums, and adds a bass track from Chris Chaney, allowing Ozzy’s unmistakable vocals to take center stage. The track features Fred Coury’s masterful orchestration and a hauntingly beautiful acoustic guitar solo by Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), bringing new emotional depth to the already iconic song.

Richard Ashcroft Announces New Album ‘Lovin’ You’ Ahead of Oasis Tour

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Ahead of joining Oasis as a special guest on their EU/UK tour, Richard Ashcroft announces his forthcoming new album Lovin’ You due October 3rd. The announcement follows his most recent offering “Lover,” which interpolates Joan Armatrading’s classic “Love And Affection,” and finds Richard at the peak of his powers.

Not only did “Lover” earn the praise of the legendary songwriter herself, who said, “I love how [Richard] used my song and I love his song,” but it also sets the standard for an album that will encapsulate the many facets of his sound. Co-produced with Chris Potter and Emre Ramazanoglu, with additional production credits from Mirwais of Madonna fame on the album track “I’m A Rebel,” he dives into his classic string-soaked acoustic balladry and anthemic indie-rock, through to flashes of Americana and soul. Its themes are intimate and personal, dominated by love, romance and affecting messages of support for those struggling with life’s challenges.

Alongside a digital release, the album will be available for purchase in the form of a standard black and exclusive vinyl variants on his official store, Amazon UK and select independent stores.

A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner (Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution To British Music), Richard Ashcroft has become one of the most accomplished and influential songwriters around over the course of a career that spans three decades. His first chapter with The Verve reached a remarkable peak with Urban Hymns, a hit-laden set (“Bitter Sweet Symphony,” “The Drugs Don’t Work,” “Lucky Man,” “Sonnet”) which is one of the biggest selling albums in UK history with 11 x Platinum certifications. The band achieved a second #1 album with Forth and won three BRIT Awards.

His solo career continued that acclaim with his debut Alone With Everybody shooting to #1 and all five subsequent studio albums landing between #2 and #5. Between The Verve and his solo work, he has achieved three UK #1 albums and another five Top 10 records, plus a #1 single and five Top 10 hits.

He now prepares to join the Gallagher brothers on their highly anticipated tour this Friday, a nod to both Richard Ashcroft and Oasis’ mutual admiration that dates back to touring together before Oasis first broke through. Noel dedicated “Cast No Shadow” from (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? to Richard, before Richard provided backing vocals on All Around The World from 1997’s Be Here Now. In 2021 Liam featured on a reworked version of Richard’s “C’mon People (We’re Making It Now).”

Upcoming Live Dates
* = headline show

7/4 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium SOLD OUT
7/5 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium SOLD OUT
7/11 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/12 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/16 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/19 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/20 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/25 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
7/26 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
7/30 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/2 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/3 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/8 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/9 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/12 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/16 – Dublin, IRE @ Croke Park SOLD OUT
8/17 – Dublin, IRE @ Croke Park SOLD OUT
8/23 – Cornwall, UK @ Live at Scorrier House*
9/27 – London, Uk @ Wembley House SOLD OUT
9/28 – London, UK @ Wembley House SOLD OUT

Pierce The Veil’s Debut Album Gets Limited Vinyl Repress via Equal Vision

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Legendary New York-based independent rock label Equal Vision Records has launched a vinyl re-press of A Flair For The Dramatic, the debut album from acclaimed American rock band Pierce The Veil.

Produced and mixed by Vic Fuentes and Casey Bates and originally released in 2007, the brand new re-press of A Flair For The Dramatic is being limited to 1000 units on black vinyl, 500 on twister, and 500 on yellow/brown marble LP.

These three new variants are now available through the Equal Vision Records Store here.

A Flair For The Dramatic track listing:
Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides
Currents Convulsive
Yeah Boy And Doll Face
I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous
The Cheap Bouquet
Falling Asleep On A Stranger
She Sings In The Morning
The Balcony Scene
Drella
Diamonds and Why Men Buy Them
Wonderless

Warkings Unleash Gothic Power Metal Epic ‘Hangman’s Night’ Featuring Dr. Dead of Dominum

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Power metal warriors Warkings descend into the shadows with their final anthem from their upcoming album, Armageddon, out this Friday via Napalm Records! The haunting new track, “Hangman’s Night”, features Dr. Dead of rising horror metal act Dominum and marks a dramatic turn into the shadows.

“Hangman’s Night” tells the haunting tale of once-mighty Templar knights, betrayed and condemned as heretics. Beneath the glow of a blood-red moon, the unit awaits the gallows-not with fear, but with unyielding brotherhood and grim resolve. Underlined by sharp guitar riffs cut through thunderous drums, relentless rhythms, and empowering gothic flair, the song drags listeners into the final stand of the fallen-will they fight for glory, or embrace the noose?

Make sure not to miss Warkings bringing their epic new music to European stages during the 2026 co-headline Pirates & Kings tour with label mates Visions of Atlantis! The band is currently storming through Europe on their ongoing tour, which includes a very special release show in Aschaffenburg, Germany on July 5 with Hammer King!

Check out the official music video for “Hangman´s Night” and prepare for the doom bell – your final hour has come! The Crusader comments: “Betrayed, outnumbered, but never broken – the Templars stood until the end.”

A Day To Remember Drop Wild “All My Friends” Video, Announce Fall Tour With Yellowcard

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Following the runaway success of their surprise physical-first album, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, A Day To Remember are back with a brand new music video for their current, top 20 radio single “All My Friends”.

Perfectly encapsulating the energy of the song, the new clip is an unfiltered, shot-shooting celebration of chaos and camaraderie featuring WWE superstar Seth Rollins and his flame thrower. Sound crazy? It is.

Earlier this year, the band surprised fans with the spontaneous drop of Big Ole Album Vol. 1 – the first part of an ambitious double album effort. Opting to go unconventional with the rollout, rather than deliver the digital release first with the physical version to follow, fans were able order the album first and get it within a week – with the digital version landing later. 

The move made the band’s arrival at Knotfest Australia especially raucous, with fans clamoring to experience the new music live. 

Among the personnel at the helm of the project, A Day to Remember linked with Drew Fulk (Knocked Loose, Lil Wayne), Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Blink-182) and their own Jeremy McKinnon to oversee the completion of the album. Among the contributors featured on the record, ADTR enlisted Linkin Park drummer Colin Brittain, Cody Quistad of Wage War and multi-talent Will Putney of Fit For An Autopsy and Better Lovers for submissions on the final product. 

Trekking in support of the new album, A Day to Remember is set to begin a massive North American fall trek – the Maximum Fun Tour. Co-billed with pop punk fixtures Yellowcard, the Maximum Fun tour touts an impressively diverse supporting roster with State Champs, The Wonder Years, Boundaries and Dinosaur Pile-Up all slated to take on select dates of the amphitheater/arena-sized run. 

Tickets for the Maximum Fun Tour are currently available. A current list of dates and cities can be found below. Get tickets – HERE.

THE MAXIMUM FUN TOUR

09/05 Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center*
09/07 Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage*
09/10 Syracuse, NY @ Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview*
09/11 Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
09/13 Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live^
09/14 Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
09/16 Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion*
09/17 Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park*
09/19 Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center*
09/21 Rogers, AR @ Walmart Amp*
09/23 Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
09/24 Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion*
09/26 Atlanta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
09/27 Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
09/28 West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
10/22 Ontario, CA @ Toyota Arena**
10/23 San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park**
10/25 Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater**
10/26 Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater**
10/28 Colorado Springs, CO @ Broadmoor World Arena**
10/29 Independence, MO @ Cable Dahmer Arena**
10/31 Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena**
11/01 Bloomington, IL @ Grossinger Motors Arena**
11/02 Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory**
11/04 Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena**
11/05 Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena**
11/06 Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center**
11/08 Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena**
11/09 Bridgeport, CT @ Total Mortgage Arena**
11/11 North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum**
11/13 Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum**
11/14 Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center**
11/18 Huntsville, AL @ Von Braun Center Arena**
11/20 Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center**
11/21 Austin, TX @ Moody Center**
11/22 Corpus Christi, TX @ AmericanBank Center**

* w/ State Champs & Boundaries
^ w/ The Wonder Years & Boundaries
** w/ The Wonder Years & Dinosaur Pile Up

Classic Rock Hero John Fogerty Reclaims His Songs With New Album ‘Legacy’ And SiriusXM Takeover

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This week, all-American John Fogerty takes over Classic Vinyl with a lot to celebrate! After 50 years, he fully owns his songs again, recording them anew with backing from his sons Shane and Tyler on a new album coming in August.

Tune in during “John Fogerty’s Freedom Week” as John world-premieres a bunch of these tracks, shares stories, and reflects on his work and other artists he admires. You’ll also hear John and his band perform from the SiriusXM Los Angeles studios, taking fan questions between songs, as well as an encore of his exclusive performance from his home with his family, captured in 2021 when it was unsafe to venture outside.

Tune in and Listen Live

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John Fogerty’s Freedom Week

How to Listen

July 1–6, tune in to Classic Vinyl on satellite channel 26 and the SiriusXM app on your smart device.

What You’ll Hear

John Fogerty takes over the channel for a full week, sharing stories behind his biggest songs, from leading Creedence Clearwater Revival to solo hits. He also handpicks classic tracks from the artists who shaped his sound and inspired his journey. Plus, hear an exclusive live performance recorded at SiriusXM Los Angeles.

Exclusive Specials

John Fogerty: A True American Treasure

John Fogerty returns to the Creedence Clearwater Revival songbook with fresh performances of his most iconic tracks. Captured live at the SiriusXM Los Angeles studios, this exclusive in-studio event features Fogerty sharing memories, answering fan questions, and revisiting the timeless songs that shaped American rock.

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Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, July 15 pm ET (Premiere)
Wednesday, July 211 am and 9 pm ET
Thursday, July 34 pm ET
Friday, July 48 pm ET
Saturday, July 512 pm and 11 pm ET
Sunday, July 66 pm ET

The Fogerty Rockin’ Family Hour

Get an inside look at John Fogerty and family in action, from inside their home, as they join the rest of America, staying safe in 2021. Prompted by his sons (and band members), Shane and Tyler, John answers questions and tells stories about his life and music, and what the family is up to. They play records and perform live in the living room.

Broadcast Schedule

Friday, July 48 am ET
Sunday, July 610 am ET

Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years

The powerful new 20-track album from John Fogerty arrives August 22, 2025, featuring newly recorded versions of Fogerty’s most beloved songs — from “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” — marking both a celebration of an iconic catalog and a personal reclamation of artistic ownership.

JOHN FOGERTY'S LEGACY: THE CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL YEARS

Tracklist

1. Up Around The Bend
2. Who’ll Stop The Rain
3. Proud Mary
4. Have You Ever Seen The Rain
5. Lookin’ Out My Back Door
6. Born On The Bayou
7. Run Through The Jungle
8. Someday Never Comes
9. Porterville
10. Hey Tonight
11. Lodi
12. Wrote A Song For Everyone
13. Bootleg
14. Don’t Look Now
15. Long As I Can See The Light
16. Down On The Corner
17. Bad Moon Rising
18. Travelin’ Band
19. Green River
20. Fortunate Son

Shoegaze Icons The Jesus And Mary Chain Celebrate ‘Psychocandy’ With Third Man Records Box Set

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Third Man Records is proud to announce the 65th installment in their long-running quarterly vinyl subscription service The Vault, The Jesus and Mary Chain – Psychocandy 40th Anniversary Edition. Included in this set is a 2xLP version of Psychocandy cut at 45rpm, a live recording from St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit from 1987, and a metallic gold 7″ featuring “Jesus F***” b/w an early (and previously unreleased) demo of “Just Like Honey.” Sign up is open now through July 31 at midnight CST here.

1985: As the last detached murmurs of post-punk slowly crest into the earliest whispers of shoegaze, standing there in a world all their own, cutting a profile both unique and incomparable is The Jesus and Mary Chain. With equal influence gleaned from The Stooges and The Shangri-Las, The Velvet Underground and The Beach Boys, the band releases the unassailable godhead album, Psychocandy.

In celebration of this recording, one of the most important and watershed albums of all time, Third Man Records is humbled to announce Psychocandy: 40th Anniversary Edition as the 65th release of their Vault quarterly subscription series.

Anchoring this set is a 2xLP version of Psychocandy cut at 45rpm. It is not hyperbole to say this might be the loudest cut…not only of this record, but of any record…you will ever hear. The high speed treatment here affords the sonics a heretofore unseen clarity in the band’s utilization of controlled feedback. And such dynamic range! A record better-suited for this treatment you will struggle to find. Crank it loud and it just does not break up. Distortion has never sounded so clear. Cut by Warren Defever at Third Man Mastering using super high definition 192khz transfers of the original 1985 mix and featuring the classic JAMC line-up of Jim Reid, William Reid, Douglas Hart and Bobby Gillespie.

Additionally, unearthed specifically for the anniversary is a crystalline live recording from St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit from 1987. Perfectly balanced with songs from Psychocandy and its equally as beautiful follow-up Darklands, two takes here (“Taste of Cindy” and “April Skies”) appeared as non-album b-sides in 1988, but the rest of the songs on this 2xLP swath are all previously unheard and absolutely mind-blowing in all the best of ways. Mixed back in the day by William Reid and Brian Young, from multitrack soundboard recordings.

The original album is packaged in a sumptuous two pocket, gatefold jacket housed in a slipcase and pressed on 180-gram psychocandy colored vinyl with the live discs on darkest black 180-gram vinyl and living in a classic double-wide spine single-pocket jacket.

And the metaphorical cherry on top, the pairing of the the absolutely savage improvisational fan favorite “Jesus F***” with the wildly early (and previously unreleased) demo of “Just Like Honey.” These two songs, better than any, highlight the brilliant musical chiaroscuro of the Jesus and Mary Chain, the perfect tenuous blend of light and dark, unparalleled hypnotic pop melody and bombastic overdriven feedback noise. Pressed on metallic gold vinyl, this 7-inch quintessentially captures the contrasting beauty of what makes this band so groundbreaking.

Sign up now through midnight central time July 31st only at www.thirdmanrecords.com/vault.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Psychocandy: 40th Anniversary Edition

(4xLP / 1 x 7-inch)

SIDE ONE – PSYCHOCANDY
Just Like Honey
The Living End
Taste The Floor

SIDE TWO – PSYCHOCANDY
The Hardest Walk
Cut Dead
In A Hole
Taste Of Cindy

SIDE THREE – PSYCHOCANDY
Never Understand
Inside Me
Sowing Seeds
My Little Underground

SIDE FOUR – PSYCHOCANDY
You Trip Me Up
Something’s Wrong
It’s So Hard

JIM REID: VOCALS, GUITAR
WILLIAM REID: GUITAR, VOCALS
DOUGLAS HART: BASS
BOBBY GILLESPIE: DRUMS

SIDE FIVE – Live in Detroit November 20th, 1987
In A Hole (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Fall (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Happy When It Rains (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Cherry Came Too (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

SIDE SIX – Live in Detroit November 20th, 1987
Just Like Honey (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
The Hardest Walk (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
April Skies (live)
The Living End (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Taste Of Cindy (live)

SIDE SEVEN – Live in Detroit November 20th, 1987
Nine Million Rainy Days (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Down On Me (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
You Trip Me Up (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

SIDE EIGHT – Live in Detroit November 20th, 1987
Kill Surf City (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
Who Do You Love (live) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

JIM REID: VOCALS, GUITAR
WILLIAM REID: GUITAR, VOCALS
DOUGLAS HART: BASS
DAVE EVANS: GUITAR

BONUS 7-INCH

SIDE 1
Jesus F*** (LIVE @ MELKWEG, AMSTERDAM March 9th, 1985) PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

JIM REID: VOCALS, GUITAR
WILLIAM REID: GUITAR, VOCALS
DOUGLAS HART: BASS
BOBBY GILLESPIE: DRUMS

SIDE 2
Just Like Honey (EARLY DEMO) PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

JIM REID: VOCALS, GUITAR
WILLIAM REID: GUITAR, VOCALS
KAREN PARKER: VOCALS