The Screaming Blue Messiahs plan new release
Am I seeing things? Is Kris Kringle working some sort of magical Christmas miracle? One of my favorite bands of all time, as well as one of the best underrated bands from the 1980’s, The Screaming Blue Messiahs are planning to release a reissue of their 1985 BBC Radio performance at the Paris Theater in London. The release, set for February of 2009, will feature their entire setlist from the show, as well as four extra tracks from two different DJ sets. According to the main Messiahs’ webpage:
This collection brings together some of their best work for BBC radio. There are red-hot, vintage studio sessions for DJs Andy Kershaw and Janice Long from 1985 and 1987 respectively, whilst a BBC concert from early ‘85 reveals just what a powerful live band they were from the start. Just feel that raw energy and electricity! British rock was tragically robbed of one of its most resilient flame keepers when the group had to call it a day in 1990.
This CD has been released with the full approval and co-operation of the Screaming Blue Messiahs. The CD cover was designed by SBM mainman Bill Carter, and the booklet features photographs from the band’s own archive, plus extensive liner notes. This new official CD taken straight from the master tapes reveals the full glory of the Messiahs. ~Screamingbluemessiahs.com
The CD will be available on both Hux Records and Amazon in February of next year, as previously noted. I can’t tell you how excited I am for this to see the light of day. Is it too much to ask for a possible reunion, tour and a new album? Well, only time will tell for the most part, but this certainly is a step in the right direction…hell this was the year for band reunions!
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