The Exploding Hearts’ power pop classic Guitar Romantic is being reissued for its 20th anniversary. Guitar Romantic (Expanded & Remastered) is out May 26 via Third Man. The reissue features previously unreleased material, including an unheard take of “So Bored,” studio dialogue from the band members, and “I’m a Pretender (King Louie Mix),” which you can hear below.
Months after the initial release of Guitar Romantic, band members Adam Cox, Matt Fitzgerald, and Jeremy Gage died in a car accident. In 2014, surviving members King Louie Bankston and Terry Six reunited as Terry & Louie, performing songs from Guitar Romantic at their live shows. Bankston died last year. According to today’s announcement, Six plans to perform tribute shows for the album’s anniversary this year.
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Guitar Romantic (Expanded & Remastered):
01 Modern Kicks (2023 Remaster)
02 I’m a Pretender (2023 Remaster)
03 Thorns in Roses (2023 Remaster)
04 You’re Black and Blue (2023 Remaster)
05 Sleeping Aides and Razorblades (2023 Remaster)
06 Rumours in Town (2023 Remaster)
07 Throwaway Style (2023 Remaster)
08 Boulevard Trash (2023 Remaster)
09 Jailbird (2023 Remaster)
10 Still Crazy (2023 Remaster)
11 Busy Signals (2023 Mix)
12 I’m a Pretender (King Louie Mix)
13 So Bored (2023 Mix)