Twenty
five years in and the Wildhearts are ready for more - originally formed in late
1989 in the depths of Newcastle, the group are returning to the big stage to
perform their debut album, Earth vs the Wildhearts, in it’s entirety. A
testament to their celebrated authenticity, 99% of the album is an amalgamation
of original demos, which were aptly recorded on second hand tape, and is
characterised by the band’s distinctive fusion of hard rock, perfectly
complimented by contemporary melodies.
Having
released two EP’s, the Wildhearts prepared to record their 1993 studio
album Earth vs the Wildhearts. The album included underground
hits, ‘Greetings from Shitsville’, ‘TV Tan’, and
favourite, ‘Caffeine Bomb’. An undisputed iconic debut, Classic Rock
recently ranked Earth vs the Wildhearts as the 5th best debut rock album of all time,
surpassing the likes of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
Despite
their many reformations, frontman Ginger will be joined on stage in what is now
considered the classic line up of CJ, Ritchie, and drummer Danny to create an
extraordinary show.
Never
ones to shy away from unusual formalities, the band will also be their own
support act by evolving into The Moodswingers before their main set. The crowd
will be able to enjoy a back-to-back performance of the Wildhearts’ first two
EP’s, which were released prior to their debut album.
Working
on their first full-length studio album in 10 years, the live shows are bound to
be a reminder of the Wildhearts’ mastery of music and a portrayal of 25 years of
prevalence within the industry.
The
25th Anniversary
shows are:
Sunday
2nd Dec – London KOKO
Monday
3rd Dec – Birmingham The
Mill
Tuesday
4th Dec – Glasgow SWG3
Special
guests The Moodswingers and The Amorettes!
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