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Collector's Corner: Everclear - 'Songs From An American Movie Vol. One' 25th Anniversary Edition (Transparent Yellow Vinyl)


(Photo Credit: Michael La Torre)


Today on Collector's Corner we have a very special album, it's Everclear's Songs From An American Movie Vol. One! With the 25th anniversary of this seminal alt-rock album, the band and Intervention Records have taken such care to do this release justice. This is the first time the album has been released on vinyl, as when it first came out in 1999, CD's were still the primary method of releasing new music and vinyl had not made the unexpected comeback that it has. With that in mind, I was informed by Intervention Records that because the original masters were made for CD production, the band and Intervention Records actually had to work with Universal Music's Archive team on producing new masters for the re-release of this album on vinyl. What's clear is that Everclear and Intervention Records put in the work.



(Photo Credit: Michael La Torre)


Originally produced by Everclear singer-songwriter and guitarist, Art Alexakis, this album features some smash hits for the band including "Wonderful", "AM Radio", and a brilliant cover of Van Morrison's treasured hit "Brown Eyed Girl". Everclear has always held a special place in my heart in my heart, as I, like Alexakis come from a broken home. Something that the last time we spoke we had an opportunity to speak about how it can impact your life and your art. The jacket features the original artwork photography from Frank Ockenfels. The jackets were printed by Stoughton Printing!



(Photo Credit: Michael La Torre)


Now to the vinyl! It's on a gorgeous 140G transparent yellow vinyl that is numbered to 2,000 copies! So get your hands on this bad boy while you can! It was pressed by Gotta Grove Records and is completely analog (so you know it sounds gorgeous!) and it was mastered by Kevin Gray from those original master tapes as mentioned earlier. The vinyl sounds great! It truly encapsulates everything about one of my favorite bands from this era that truly spoke to my heart through their lyrics and sound. "Wonderful" is a song that has moved me like few others have. To finally be able to have this track and so many others that appear on this carefully crafted release on vinyl is something special and shows that Everclear and Intervention Records are doing the most when it comes to bringing this 90's classic to life!


Songs From An American Movie Vol. One: Learning How To Smile – Vinyl Reissue – Track Listing

Side 1

1.  Songs From An American Movie Pt. 1

2.  Here We Go Again

3.  AM Radio

4.  Brown Eyed Girl

5.  Learning How To Smile

6.  The Honeymoon Song

 

Side 2

7.  Now That It’s Over

8.  Thrift Store Chair

9.  Otis Redding

10.  Unemployed Boyfriend

11.  Wonderful

12.  Annabella’s Song


I can't not mention that the band with be traveling on tour for this release with stops across the nation with Marcy Playground and more!


Fall Headlining Tour w/ Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack supporting:

Friday, September 13                  San Francisco, CA @ August Hall

Sunday, September 15                Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

Tuesday, September 17              Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewing

Wednesday, September 18        Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

Thursday, September 19            Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater

Friday, September 20                 Reno, NV @ J Resort

Saturday, September 21             Henderson, NV @ Dollar Loan Center

Sunday, September 22                Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

Tuesday, September 24              Emporia, KS @ Emporia Granada Theatre

Wednesday, September 25        The Colony, TX @ Lava Cantina

Friday, September 27                  Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester Performance Center

Saturday, September 28             Virginia Beach, VA @ Neptune Festival (free show)

Sunday, September 29                Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat

Wednesday, October 2                Greenville, SC @ The Foundry at Judson Mill

Thursday, October 3                     Knoxville, TN @ The Back Alley at Creekside

Saturday, October 5                      Richmond, VA @ The National

Sunday, October 6                        Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

Tuesday, October 8                      Boston, MA @ Royale

Wednesday, October 9                Portsmouth, NH @ Music Hall

Friday, October 11                        Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes

Saturday, October 12                   Baltimore, MD @ Power Plant Live

Sunday, October 13                      Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall

Wednesday, October 16              Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

Thursday, October 17                  Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

Friday, October 18                        East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt

Saturday, October 19                   Jefferson City, MO @ CRMU Healthcare Amphitheater

Sunday, October 20                      Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

Thursday, October 24                  Birmingham, AL @ Soundstage at WORKPLAY

Friday, October 25                        Dothan, AL @ The Plant

Sunday, October 27                      Pelham, TN @ The Caverns

Saturday, November 2                 Porterville, CA @ Eagle Mountain Casino

 

January 31-February 5, 2025   Tampa, FL @ The 90s Cruise

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