Category: Anniversary

R.E.M.’s 2CD ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ reissue to include 14 unreleased demos

R.E.M.’s 2CD ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ reissue to include 14 unreleased demos

R.E.M. will mark the 25th anniversary of their third album, ‘Fables of the Reconstruction,’ this summer with the third installment in the band’s ongoing reissue series, a double-disc re-release featuring 14 previously unreleased demos — including one never-before-heard song.

Heaven 17 sets ‘Penthouse and Pavement’ 30th anniversary tour of the UK this fall

Heaven 17 sets ‘Penthouse and Pavement’ 30th anniversary tour of the UK this fall

Synthpop act Heaven 17 will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its debut album ‘Penthouse and Pavement’ by performing the record in its entirety during an eight-date U.K. tour this fall that’s being billed as ‘part art installation and part concert.’

a-ha’s ‘Hunting High and Low,’ ‘Scoundrel Days’ reissued with 28 unreleased tracks

a-ha’s ‘Hunting High and Low,’ ‘Scoundrel Days’ reissued with 28 unreleased tracks

As Norwegian pop trio a-ha marks its 25th anniversary with a worldwide farewell tour, Rhino Records on Thursday announced plans to reissue the band’s first two albums — 1985’s ‘Hunting High and Low’ and 1986’s ‘Scoundrel Days’ — in deluxe 2CD sets brimming with B-sides, mixes, live cuts and unreleased material.

John Foxx releasing ‘Metatronic’ compilation, playing 30th anniversary ‘analog’ concert

John Foxx releasing ‘Metatronic’ compilation, playing 30th anniversary ‘analog’ concert

Synth pioneer and former Ultravox singer John Foxx is marking the 30th anniversary of the release of his solo debut ‘Metamatic’ with a new 2CD/1DVD retrospective called ‘Metatronic’ — as well as a special “analog” concert in London next month with guest DJ Gary Numan.

The Charlatans’ ‘Some Friendly: Expanded Edition’ set for release May 17

The Charlatans’ ‘Some Friendly: Expanded Edition’ set for release May 17

The folks at Beggars Archive this week announced a May 17 release date for The Charlatans’ 2CD ‘Some Friendly: Expanded Edition,’ timed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Manchester act’s chart-topping debut.

The Godfathers to play 25th anniversary concert in London, plot full U.K. tour

The Godfathers to play 25th anniversary concert in London, plot full U.K. tour

Revived Brit rockers The Godfathers will play London this June on the exact date of their first gig in 1985, in addition to an extensive, just-announced 25th anniversary U.K tour set for late April and May and a string of summer festival dates.

The Church plots ‘An Intimate Space’ 30th anniversary acoustic tour of U.S.

The Church plots ‘An Intimate Space’ 30th anniversary acoustic tour of U.S.

Australian rockers The Church will return to North America in April and May for “An Intimate Space,” a special 30th anniversary tour that will find the band performing unplugged — and running through three decades’ worth of material in reverse chronological order.

The Charlatans to reissue ‘Some Friendly,’ play 20th anniversary shows in May

The Charlatans to reissue ‘Some Friendly,’ play 20th anniversary shows in May

Beggars Archive will release an expanded 2CD reissue of The Charlatans’ 1990 debut “Some Friendly” — although not the larger “Omnibus” set originally planned — to coincide with the band’s 20th anniversary performance of the full album in London and Barcelona this May.

The Toy Dolls working on new studio album, plotting 30th anniversary concerts

The Toy Dolls working on new studio album, plotting 30th anniversary concerts

Brit punk jokesters The Toy Dolls have begun work on their 12th studio album — the follow-up to 2004’s no-longer-accurately titled Our Last Album? — and have plotted initial spring and summer dates in Europe and Russia for a planned 30th anniversary tour.

Killing Joke’s original lineup to release ‘Feast of Fools’ in April, tour U.S. and Europe

Killing Joke’s original lineup to release ‘Feast of Fools’ in April, tour U.S. and Europe

Postpunk juggernaut Killing Joke — its original lineup back in place for the first time since 1982’s Revelations — will release its 13th album, Feast of Fools, in April and embark on a 30th anniversary tour of Europe and North America beginning that same month.

Bad Religion announces 30th anniversary concerts, plans to record 15th album

Bad Religion announces 30th anniversary concerts, plans to record 15th album

Southern California punk legends Bad Religion are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, and will kick off the festivities with a springtime run of 12 West Coast club dates before hitting the studio to record their 15th studio album for release this fall.

The Wedding Present unveils North American dates for ‘Bizarro’ 21st anniversary tour

The Wedding Present unveils North American dates for ‘Bizarro’ 21st anniversary tour

Tweet Today The Wedding Present unveiled North American dates for its worldwide tour marking the 21st anniversary of 1989’s Bizarro, the band’s second album and […]

Roger O’Donnell: Recording of The Cure’s ‘Disintegration’ a ‘happy, jokey’ time

Roger O’Donnell: Recording of The Cure’s ‘Disintegration’ a ‘happy, jokey’ time

Tweet Despite the dour material, recording The Cure’s epic Disintegration album was a “very happy and jokey” time for the Robert Smith-led band, recalls former […]