MVD announces "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" on Blu-ray & DVD Nov. 3, 2026

The acclaimed documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" is coming to both Blu-ray and DVD on Nov. 3, 2026. Below is the official media release...Robert Kinsler 

Celebrating Billy Idol's 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on Nov. 3, 2026

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD made its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in summer 2025, followed by an award-qualifying run in fall 2025 and a limited U.S. theatrical release in the first quarter of 2026. U.S. theatrical rights to the film were handled by Evan Saxon Productions. 

  

The deal for the physical media release was negotiated on behalf of Live Nation Studios and Giant Pictures by Bill Sondheim, President and CEO of Greenfield Media, LLC, and by Director of Acquisitions Eric D. Wilkinson on behalf of MVD Entertainment Group. 

  

MVD Director of Acquisitions Eric D. Wilkinson is excited to bring the film to Blu-ray and DVD. “Billy Idol is one of those rare artists whose music, image and attitude have remained instantly recognizable across generations, and Jonas Åkerlund has made a film that goes far beyond the iconography to tell the story of the person behind it. With Billy receiving his long-overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, the timing couldn’t be better to give fans the opportunity to own this documentary on physical media.” 

  

MVD Entertainment Group has scheduled BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD for release on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3, 2026. The Blu-ray (MVD21395BR / UPC 760137213956) carries a suggested retail price of $29.95, while the DVD (MVD21392D / UPC 760137213925) carries a suggested retail price of $19.95. 

  

About MVD Entertainment Group 

MVD Entertainment Group is an independent studio and full service entertainment distribution company, exclusively representing an extensive catalog with thousands of audio and visual products and content for digital, VOD and packaged media worldwide. 

  

About Live Nation Studios 

Live Nation Entertainment leads the industry bringing artists and their live shows to stages worldwide. Live Nation Studios (LNS) was created to help those same artists tell their stories.

The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-nominated division is home to artist-driven films and TV series dedicated to sharing those groundbreaking, musically-inspired stories for audiences across the globe. LNS is riding an incredible wave of success including “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience” recently being the #1 movie world wide; Anderson.Paak’s “K-Pops!” hit theaters as an AMC Exclusive; “Rolling Loud,” starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife, will premiere in cinemas this Summer; and the upcoming “Noah Kahan: Out of Body” doc was picked-up as a Netflix Original and debuted at SXSW. Recent documentary premieres include Miley Cyrus’ “Something Beautiful,” Ty Dolla $ign’s “Still Free TC,” Dustin Lance Black’s “Rock Out,” Becky G’s “Rebbeca,” and “The French Montana Story: For Khadija.” The latest scripted projects announced are “Stages,” “New Years Rev” - a Green Day story, as well as The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” LNS’ previous projects include “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” “Moonage Daydream” with David Bowie and the critically acclaimed “A Star is Born.” 

  

About Giant Pictures 

Giant Pictures is a boutique digital distributor based in New York City and Los Angeles that works directly with filmmakers and rights owners to distribute movies and TV shows to VOD and streaming platforms around the world. A division of Giant Interactive, an award-winning digital media and technology services company, Giant Pictures has licensing and distribution agreements with more than 45 of the top movie and TV streaming services. Giant Pictures has also previously worked with MVD Entertainment Group on the physical media release of “Lunachicks - Pretty Ugly: The Story Of The Lunachicks.” 

  

Billy Idol performing at House of Blues Anaheim in 
Anaheim, CA, on March 13, 2017.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

About Billy Idol

For almost 50 years, Billy Idol has been one of the definitive faces and voices of rock & roll. Between 1977 and 1981, Idol released three albums with Generation X as their camera-ready frontman. In 1982, with guitarist Steve Stevens at his side, he embarked on a transatlantic/trans-genre solo career that integrated the bold and simple lines of punk and rock’n’roll decadence on songs like “Dancing With Myself,”“White Wedding,” Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Cradle of Love,” and more. Touring consistently around the world and showing no signs of slowing down, Idol released "Dream Into It" on Dark Horse Records in 2025, earning praise from fans and critics alike. In 2026, Idol released "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," the definitive documentary about his life and career. 

Raul Malo Remembered

Raul Malo performing at The Coach House in
San Juan Capistrano on March 24, 2013.
Photo credit: Kelly A. Swift

Like so many music lovers, I was deeply saddened to hear the news yesterday morning that Mavericks lead singer-guitarist Raul Malo passed away at the age of 60 on Monday, December 8. I first caught Malo at a sold-out concert in Santa Ana on Feb. 27, 1995 with The Mavericks, a performance at the Galaxy Concert Theatre that came on the heels of the release of the band's outstanding 1994 album What a Crying Shame. I was an instant fan of the group and over the years I was fortunate to catch Malo with that American troupe (including their celebrated reunion show at the Stagecoach Festival in 2012) as well as when he performed solo. I credit The Mavericks as one of the seminal artists to introduce me to roots and Americana music 30+ years ago.

One of my most memorable appearances by Malo was when The Mavericks tore the roof off at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 24, 2013. Check out my review of that show HERE. 

In a statement on the band's social media, The Mavericks wrote: "Anyone with the pleasure of being in Raul's orbit knew that he was a force of human nature, with an infectious energy. Over a career of more than three decades entertaining millions around the globe, his towering creative contributions and unrivaled, generational talent created the kind of multicultural American music reaching far beyond America itself."

Raul Malo performing at The Coach House in 2019.
Photo credit: Bob Steshetz

You can read NPR's coverage of the passing of Malo HERE.

Below is what noted music writer/author Cary Baker ("Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music") wrote and posted on Facebook following the passing of Malo yesterday:

Raul Malo, left, with Cary Baker at the Acrisure
Arena in Palm Desert, CA on July 12, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Cary Baker

"While not a surprise, we were devastated—as were so many—to awaken to the news of Raul Malo's passing. The Miami-born singer, songwriter and guitarist in The Mavericks, Raul was gifted with a resounding voice like no other. The Mavericks will always be noted for their genre-blending alchemy—mixing country, Tex-Mex, rock ’n’ roll, and Latin rhythms into a singular, borderless sound that broadened the horizons of modern Americana.

Since July 2024, Raul had battled Stage 4 colon cancer, and later developed a rare complication called Leptomeningeal disease.

I was privileged to work media for Raul and The Mavericks on most of their albums and tours from about 2010 until 2022 (including a Raul solo album). Raul and I had some great adventures together, a highlight of which was walking him and his fellow Mavs down the Grammy red carpet in 2017 when their album 'A Brand New Day' was nominated. Raul performed at the SXSW day party I co-sponsored. During AmericanaFest 2024, I ran into him; his wife, Betty; and son, Dino, outside a memorial for Mojo Nixon in East Nashville. And this past July 12th, we had the pleasure of seeing The Mavericks on a bill with Dwight Yoakam at Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena. By then, we knew of his health struggles, yet Raul was nothing short of rock-star-like. It was great to see him in peak form a final time, and to say hi backstage (Raul in green shirt and red glasses below). We prayed it wouldn't be the last time.

This past weekend, we watched both nights of the Mavericks' all-star benefit tribute to Raul at the Ryman Auditorium via livestream. It was a joyous celebration of some of the best music of our time. At the same time, it was sad, knowing that Raul and his most incredible band would never play together again. I hope Raul was able to glean a final pleasure in all the heartfelt tributes—spoken and musical—from some of the titans of Americana, including estranged Maverick Rob Reynolds. (I highly recommend viewing it...download the Nugs app.)

My heart goes out to his fellow charter Mavericks (Paul Deakin, Jerry Dale McFadden and Eddie Perez), to his devoted wife Betty, and his three sons (of whom I got to know Dino a bit).

Raul left so much great music and so many great memories behind. Still processing this morning's news. I suspect I will for a while. I love you Raul Malo!"

Robert Kinsler

Social Distortion postpone Summer Tour

Here is an important update on Mike Ness and Social Distortion announced this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike Ness during this difficult time and I hope he makes a complete and quick recovery. Read my review of Social Distortion's memorable concert staged at House of Blues Anaheim on November 19, 2007 HERE...Robert Kinsler

Mike Ness of Social Distortion performing at Verizon
Wireless Amphitheater in Orange County, CA in October 2011.
Photo credit: Kelly A. Swift

Today, legendary OC punks Social Distortion announce that they have postponed their upcoming North American headlining tour due to the stage-one tonsil cancer diagnosis of vocalist Mike Ness. As he recovers from a recent surgery, the band is also temporarily halting the recording process of their eighth studio album. The previously announced tour, set to kick off on June 30th with support from fellow California rockers The Bellrays, is now being rescheduled for future dates. Check out the emotional statement from Ness below: 

“We think that life is going to go according to our plan, but it has a way of saying “I don’t think so!” 

In the midst of pre-production, I was diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer. I was feeling well enough to continue with recording in the studio up until the very day before surgery.  The band and I were so inspired and excited to lay down these tracks, which by the way sound f-ing AWESOME!   

The recovery from surgery is a day-by-day process and in three weeks we start radiation and that should be the last therapy I need.  The team of doctors are certain that once finished with this course, I will be able to start the healing and recovery process.  We expect a full recovery enabling me to live a long and productive life.   

It breaks my heart to post pone tours, and this album release, but time is required to heal. I can’t thank our loyal fans enough who have been waiting so patiently for this. While it will take a little longer-I promise you that it will be delivered and it will exceed your expectations.  

I want you all to know that this has opened my eyes to a whole new struggle.  I know it’s one that many of you or your loved ones have personally endured, and my heart goes out to you-because I now know what it’s like from this heavy experience.   

I’m surrounded by love and support from my friends and family ESPECIALLY my lovely wife and incredible boys (oh and don’t forget my 3 dogs and kitty)  THANK YOU ALL in advance to our unbelievable fans for YOUR love and support right now.  ♥️ 

We WILL get through this….” 

Mike Ness performing at House of Blues Anaheim
 in November 2007.
Photo credit: Joshua Sudock

Formed as rebellious teenage punks in the working-class suburb of Fullerton, California, Social Distortion survived their tumultuous youth to pioneer an undeniably honest and fiery brand of rock ‘n’ roll that would incorporate outlaw country, classic seventies punk and primal blues. Seven studio albums and countless electrifying live shows have earned the band a dedicated worldwide fanbase and catalog of timeless anthems including “Story Of My Life,” ”Ball And Chain,” “Prison Bound” and more. The band's last release, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes entered the Billboard 200 at #4 and in 2019 they celebrated 40 years as a band. 

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Jerry Lee Lewis Remembered; review of his March 1, 2000 concert at the Galaxy Concert Theatre

Sadly, Jerry Lee Lewis passed away today at the age of 87. TJR and yours truly pay tribute to "The Killer" in a new episode available HERE. 

Below is my March 3, 2000 review of Jerry Lee Lewis' March 1, 2000 concert at the Galaxy Concert Theatre in Santa Ana originally published in the Orange County Register. A special "Thank You" to Kelly A. Swift for her photo taken at the concert...Robert Kinsler 

Jerry Lee Lewis performing at the Galaxy Concert
Theatre in Santa Ana on March 1, 2000.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

JERRY LEE LEWIS, HELLBOUND HAYRIDE

Where: Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana

When: Wednesday night, March 1, 2000

REVIEW: Legendary pianist's spirited Galaxy performance is a lesson in Rock History 101.

By ROBERT KINSLER

Special to the Register

Although rock music is somewhere under age 50, its pioneers are mostly gone. The voices of Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran and Roy Orbison live on only through the magic of recordings. However, one of rock's true survivors proved to be alive and well in an hour-long performance at the Galaxy Concert Theatre in Santa Ana on Wednesday night. Jerry Lee Lewis may walk — and talk — like a senior citizen being satirized, but get him behind a grand piano and he is transported back in time to the birth of rock 'n' roll.

Such was the case throughout his 16-song set before a capacity crowd at the Galaxy, where — backed by a solid three-man band — the so-called "Killer" displayed plenty of fire.

Although Lewis didn't perform standing up, climb all over his instrument like he has for much of his career, the music-making itself provided plenty of opportunities to celebrate his living legacy.

The Louisiana native launched things with a roaring version of Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven," his vocals confident and fingers nimble as he fired off the boogie-woogie style that has been imitated by countless blues and rock players since the mid-1950s. 

There was a slow and sparse rendering of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," a runaway take on the classic "Sweet Little Sixteen" and his own classic "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On."

And "Great Balls of Fire" remains an exuberant celebration of youth, even in the dancing hands of the 64-year-old Lewis.

Opening act Hellhound Hayride came to the stage armed with a heavy brew of rockabilly and blues. The quartet may never be able to escape completely out of te shadow of te '50s artists who developed early rock, but like te Reverend Horton Heat, an energetic dose of punk thrown in with roots-rock structures can go a long way in able hands.

The bluesy "Sad Romance" and blistering "Hot Rod Soul" (dedicated to Social Distortion guitarist Dennis Danell, who died this week) were standouts.

The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts announce performers for Concert Events coming in September 2022

Check out all the details we have so far related to the highly-anticipated Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts coming in September. Below is the artwork and official media release...Robert Kinsler

Taylor Hawkins at the "Celebration for Ray Manzarek"
event in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2016.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

Media Release

THE TAYLOR HAWKINS TRIBUTE CONCERTS

 

FOO FIGHTERS TO BE JOINED BY

CHRIS CHANEY, STEWART COPELAND, MILEY CYRUS**, LIAM GALLAGHER*, OMAR HAKIM, JOSHUA HOMME, CHRISSIE HYNDE*, JOAN JETT**, GEDDY LEE, ALEX LIFESON, BRIAN MAY, ALANIS MORISSETTE**, MARK RONSON, GENE SIMMONS**, NIKKI SIXX**, CHAD SMITH**, LUKE SPILLER**, SUPERGRASS*, ROGER TAYLOR, RUFUS TAYLOR, JON THEODORE**, WOLFGANG VAN HALEN, BRAD WILK**, PAT WILSON** & A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY CHEVY METAL!

 

PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

September 3 at Wembley Stadium (*Appearing in London Only)

September 27 at The Kia Forum (**Appearing in Los Angeles Only)

Foo Fighters Together with the Hawkins Family Present Two Global Events Celebrating the Memory & Music of a Rock Legend

 

The first wave of confirmed guests to join The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in celebration of the life, music and love of one of modern music’s most beloved figures has been confirmed.

 

The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will feature the likes of Miley Cyrus, Liam Gallagher, Joan Jett, Mark Ronson, members of Queen, The Police, Rush, Kiss, The Pretenders, Motley Crue, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Supergrass, a special appearance by Dave Chappelle (in the UK only) and Chevy Metal, plus more to be announced — playing the songs that Taylor loved and created, with and alongside his FF brothers Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee.

 

The two all-star global events in celebration of Taylor’s memory and his legacy as a global rock icon will take place September 3 at London's Wembley Stadium and September 27 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. For specific lineups — and to sign up to receive information on updates, timings, ticketing links and on sale dates — go to https://www.foofighters.com/.

 

The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will benefit charities in both the UK and the US chosen by the Hawkins family. Beneficiaries and further details will be announced shortly.

Tears For Fears' 'The Seeds of Love' Super Deluxe Edition to be released Oct. 9, 2020 on UMe/VIRGIN

This upcoming reissue looks like it is going to be fantastic! 'The Seeds of Love' was one of the important album releases of the 1980s...Robert Kinsler

TEARS FOR FEARS

THE SEEDS OF LOVE

4CD / BLU RAY SUPER DELUXE EDITION

REMASTERED DELUXE 2CD

REMASTERED LP 

D2C PICTURE DISC LP

RELEASED OCTOBER 9^th, 2020 ON UMe/VIRGIN

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D2C Picture Disc https://tearsforfears.lnk.to/TSOL

Over thirty years on from its original release, Tears For Fears' third long-player The Seeds Of Love has taken on mythical status for its scope, ambition, timeless musicality, and the fact that it took over four years to record.

For music fans and audiophiles the world over, the album continues to astound with its depth and sheer audacity, which is why three decades on it, has barely aged a day.  As Roland Orzabal puts it, "Out of all our albums, I'd probably rank it highest. I think it surprised a lot of people, a lot of our peers as well, people who maybe we were being compared to in the mid-Eighties." Curt Smith "The tracks I liked then, I still like now. 'Woman in Chains,' 'Badman's Song,' 'Sowing the Seeds of Love,' and 'Advice For The Young At Heart' have all stuck around. We still play those live."

The super deluxe box set consists of four CDs and one Blu-Ray, which fully tells the story of how this extraordinary album came to be. The box set includes 22 unreleased tracks from demo sessions, live jams, studio sessions along with a definitive set of b-sides, and rare mixes. Highlights include demos of "Advice For The Young At Heart" with Roland Orzabal singing lead vocal and "Rhythm of Life," which didn't make it onto The Seeds of Love and was later given to Oleta Adams for her Circle of One album. The Blu-ray also features a stunning 5.1 mix by Grammy-nominated artist Steven Wilson.  

Coming off the back of the ten million-selling Songs From The Big Chair,  The first writing sessions for The Seeds Of Lovestarted when the band was touring in 1985, making use of soundchecks to sketch the outlines of new songs. Over the next four years, Roland and Curt would work with several producers, engineers, and many musicians before finally deciding to produce the album themselves with assistance from their Songs From The Big Chair engineer Dave Bascombe.

A key person in the making of the album was pianist and singer Oleta Adams, who Roland and Curt had seen play in the bar of their hotel while touring in 1985. She joined the recording sessions in early 1988 along with world-class session players such as drummer Manu Katché and bass player Pino Palladino and would play a massive part in songs such as "Woman In Chains" and "Badman's Song." These sessions in 1988 are perhaps the most fascinating tapes unearthed for the boxset. These jams took place at London's Townhouse studio, and disc four contains around 30 minutes edited down from over 24 hours of unadulterated in-the-studio live performance, exactly as it was performed at the time, complete with chatter, some laughter, and no overdubs. These jams include very different versions of "Woman in Chains," "Badman's Song," "Standing On The Corner Of The Third World," and "Rhythm of Life."

While the band was pleased with these sessions, there was still at least another year of further recording, overdubbing, editing, mixing, tweaking and discussion, before the final mix was finished in New York in the summer of 1989. 

All of the efforts that went into the making of The Seeds Of Love certainly paid off as it is now hailed as a classic of the time, alongside albums such as Talk Talk's Spirit Of Eden. The Seeds Of Love was released in the ‘80's, but it remains anything but an "80's album."

THE SEEDS OF LOVE SUPER DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING

CD 1 - ORIGINAL ALBUM 

NEW REMASTER BY ANDREW WALTER AT ABBEY ROAD

01. Woman In Chains: 6:31

02. Badman's Song: 8:32

03. Sowing The Seeds Of Love: 6:19

04. Advice For The Young At Heart: 4:50

05. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World: 5:33 

06. Swords And Knives: 6:12

07. Year Of The Knife: 7:08

08. Famous Last Words: 4:26

CD 2 - THE SUN 

45's AND B-SIDES

01. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - 7" Version: 5:43  

02. Tears Roll Down: 3:16

03. Woman In Chains - 7" Version: 5:28  

04. Always In The Past: 4:38

05. My Life In The Suicide Ranks: 4:32 

06. Woman In Chains - Instrumental: 6:30 

07. Advice For The Young At Heart - 7" Version: 4:49  

08. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Instrumental: 4:18

09. Music For Tables: 3:32

10. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Mix One: 6:22

11. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Mix Two: 5:55

12. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - US Radio Edit: 4:04

13. Woman In Chains - US Radio Edit 1: 4:42

14. Advice For The Young At Heart - Italian Radio Edit: 3:40

15. Year Of The Knife - Canadian Single Version: 5:40

16. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams: 4:17

CD 3 - THE MOON 

RADIO EDITS AND EARLY MIXES

01. Year Of The Knife - Overture: 1:47 

02. Year Of The Knife - Early Mix - Instrumental: 8:50 

03. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Alternate Mix: 7:22 

04. Tears Roll Down - Alternate Mix: 4:07 

05. Year Of The Knife - Steve Chase 7" Remix: 4.29

06. Badman's Song - Early Mix: 7:56 

07. Advice For The Young At Heart - Instrumental: 4:56

08. Year Of The Knife - The Mix: 06:55 

09. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams - Mix One Edit: 3:43

10. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Early Mix - Instrumental: 6:40

11. Woman In Chains - US Radio Edit 2: 4:19 

12. Year Of The Knife - Canadian Single Version - Instrumental: 5:40

13. Famous Last Words - French Radio Edit: 3:07 

14. Woman In Chains - Reprise: 6:39  

CD 4 - THE WIND 

DEMOS, DIVERSIONS AND JAMS

01. Rhythm Of Life - Demo: 5:12 

02. Advice For The Young At Heart - Demo: 4:52 

03. Swords And Knives - Demo: 3:51

04. Famous Last Words - Demo: 4:12 

05. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Demo - Instrumental: 6:06

06. Badman's Song - Langer / Winstanley Version – Instrumental: 7:30

07. Woman In Chains - Townhouse Jam: 7:06

08. Broken - Townhouse Jam: 1:37 Tears For Fears

09. Rhythm Of Life - Townhouse Jam: 3:09 

10. Badman's Song - Townhouse Jam: 8:17 

11. Badman's Song - Reprise - Townhouse Jam: 2:50  

12. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World - Townhouse Jam: 9:09

BLU RAY - THE RAIN 

ORIGINAL ALBUM MIX, NEW REMASTER & STEVEN WILSON 5.1 MIX

01. Woman In Chains: 6:31 (Original album master) 

02. Badman's Song: 8:32 (Original album master)

03. Sowing The Seeds Of Love: 6:19 (Original album master)

04. Advice For The Young At Heart: 4:50  (Original album master)

05. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World: 5:33 (Original album master)

06. Swords And Knives: 6:12 (Original album master)

07. Year Of The Knife: 7:08 (Original album master)

08. Famous Last Words: 4:26 (Original album master)

09. Woman In Chains: 6:30 (New remaster)

10. Badman's Song: 8:32 (New remaster) 

11. Sowing The Seeds Of Love: 6:19  (New remaster) 

12. Advice For The Young At Heart: 4:55 (New remaster) 

13. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World: 5:33 (New remaster) 

14. Swords And Knives: 6:20 (New remaster) 

15. Year Of The Knife: 6:55  (New remaster)

16. Famous Last Words: 4:11 (New remaster)

STEVEN WILSON 5.1 MIX

01. Woman In Chains: 6:30

02. Badman's Song: 8:32

03. Sowing The Seeds Of Love: 6:19 

04. Advice For The Young At Heart: 4:55 

05. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World: 5:33 

06. Swords And Knives: 6:20

07. Year Of The Knife: 6:55

08. Famous Last Words: 4:11

THE SEEDS OF LOVE DELUXE 2CD TRACKLISTING

CD 1 - ORIGINAL ALBUM 

NEW REMASTER BY ANDREW WALTER AT ABBEY ROAD

01. Woman In Chains: 6:31

02. Badman's Song: 8:32

03. Sowing The Seeds Of Love: 6:19

04. Advice For The Young At Heart: 4:50

05. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World: 5:33 

06. Swords And Knives: 6:12

07. Year Of The Knife: 7:08

08. Famous Last Words: 4:26

CD 2 - THE SUN 

45's AND B-SIDES

01. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - 7" Version: 5:43 

02. Tears Roll Down: 3:16

03. Woman In Chains - 7" Version: 5:28 

04. Always In The Past: 4:38

05. My Life In The Suicide Ranks: 4:32 

06. Woman In Chains - Instrumental: 6:30 

07. Advice For The Young At Heart - 7" Version: 4:49 

08. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Instrumental: 4:18

09. Music For Tables: 3:32

10. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Mix One: 6:22

11. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams Mix Two: 5:55

12. Sowing The Seeds Of Love - US Radio Edit: 4:04

13. Woman In Chains - US Radio Edit 1: 4:42

14. Advice For The Young At Heart - Italian Radio Edit: 3:40

15. Year Of The Knife - Canadian Single Version: 5:40

16. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams: 4:17

TEARS FOR FEARS THE SEEDS OF LOVE 

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ABOUT TEARS FOR FEARS

Roland Orzabal, left, and Curt Smith of Tears For Fears
performing in Irvine, CA in June 2015.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

Tear For Fears - Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass, keyboards) formed in Bath, England 1981. Beyond selling 30 million albums worldwide, performing to countless sold-out audiences, and winning various awards, the duo's DNA remains embedded within three generations of artists on both subtle and overt levels. 

Quietly casting a shadow over rock, hip-hop, electronic dance music, indie, and beyond, Kanye West interpolated "Memories Fade" on "The Coldest Winter" from the seminal 808s & Heartbreak, The Weekend infused "Pale Shelter" into Starboy's "Secrets," David Guetta sampled "Change" for "Always," and Drake utilized "Ideas as Opiates" as the foundation for "Lust For Life," while Ally Brooke Hernandez, Adam Lambert, and Gary Jules recorded popular covers of "Mad World" and Disturbed took on "Shout," to name a few. Lorde cut a haunting cover of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" for the Soundtrack of the blockbuster The Hunger Games – Catching Fire, which Tears For Fears gleefully would use as intro music live and thus bring everything full circle. 

Meanwhile, classic songs figure prominently everywhere from The Wire and Donnie Darko to Straight Outta Compton and Mr. Robot. Long before, they became a cultural cornerstone Tears For Fears simply consisted of two school friends growing up in Bath, Somerset UK.

Representing an inimitable intersection of pop palatability, clever and cognizant lyricism, guitar bombast, and new wave innovation, their 1983 debut The Hurting yielded anthems such as "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter," reaching RIAA Gold status in the United States. 1985's Songs from the Big Chair became a watershed moment for the group and music at large. Boasting the signature BRIT Award-winning "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," "Shout," "Head over Heels," "Mothers Talk," and "I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)," it went quintuple-platinum and captured #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Slant dubbed it one of "The Best Albums of the 1980s," it featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, and Consequence of Sound awarded it a rare A+ rating in a 20-year retrospective.

1989's Seeds of Love proved to be Roland and Curt's last collaboration together until Everybody Loves A Happy Ending in 2004, which rekindled the creative fire between them.

The band engaged in a three-year touring whirlwind across North America, Japan, South Korea, Manila, and South America beginning in 2010. 2013 saw them return with their first recorded music in a decade: a cover of Arcade Fire's "Ready to Start." The band returned once more in 2017 with "I Love You But I'm Lost" a track written and recorded with the multi-platinum British act Bastille taken from the "Rule The World" best-of collection, which once more catapulted the band back to the upper echelon of the UK album charts. 

With more new material and further reissues on the horizon, Roland and Curt remain as loud as ever, while yet another generation gets ready to "Shout" with them all over again.