Legendary alternative rock band Love and Rockets are set to continue their reissue series with an expanded vinyl edition of their 1996 classic, Sweet F.A., slated for release on June 9th via the esteemed Beggars Arkive label. Alongside the reissue, a companion double-CD set of rare outtakes, dubbed My Dark Twin, will also be released, offering fans a treasure trove of six previously unreleased tracks and eight alternative versions from the Sweet F.A. recording sessions.
The Sweet F.A. expanded edition has been meticulously remastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and includes four songs previously exclusive to the limited edition Love and Rockets vinyl box set unveiled last year.
My Dark Twin, a captivating 22-song collection, will be available in both digital and 2CD set formats. It traces the band’s arduous journey during the creation of Sweet F.A., beginning with initial sessions helmed by producer Andy Taub, which lacked the quintessential Love and Rockets magic. Enter John Fryer, who took the reins as producer and added a distinctly “English” edge to the recordings, breathing new life into the project. The band also recorded several additional songs that ultimately didn’t make the cut for the final album.
Notable tracks on My Dark Twin include:
This exciting release follows the recent vinyl reissues of Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven and Express. Fans can also expect new vinyl editions of Earth, Sun, Moon, and Love and Rockets to arrive soon.
Don’t miss your chance to pre-order the Sweet F.A. reissue and uncover more details here. To whet your appetite, an exclusive digital mix of “My Dark Twin” is available now.
Pre-order Sweet FA here.
-This is a double black LP with a gatefold sleeve
-Expanded with four extra tracks:
Pre-order My Dark Twin here.
DISC ONE
DISC TWO
*previously unreleased version
+ previously unreleased song
% previously unreleased cover
Love and Rockets are gearing up for their highly anticipated reunion tour, marking their most extensive run of dates in 24 years. The tour will kick off with a bang at Pasadena’s Cruel World festival in May, a goth and new wave extravaganza. Catch Love and Rockets at a city near you:
Love and Rockets 2023 US Tour Dates:
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