Andrew W.K. Nets Re-Release 2007-06-20 by Jom | 6 Comments | Posting through his mySpace, party-time rocker Andrew W.K. updated fans on his third album's re-release in the Americas, his orating endeavors, adding him as a friend on Facebook, and more:
Load Records is proud to present a U.S. domestic vinyl pressing of 2006's Asia-only release "Close Calls with Brick Walls" album.
"Close Calls With Brick Walls" is Andrew W.K.'s third full-length record and unifies the experimental forays of his earlier career with the over-the-top rockulism he tackled on his "I Get Wet" and "The Wolf" albums.
Packaging on this release is over-the-top as well, featuring a 10-inch full color booklet paired with a deluxe 2-LP gatefold. The artwork features many new photos and designs. Additionally, this release features five all new bonus tracks (23 songs total):
1. I Came for You
2. Close Calls with Bal Harbour
3. Not Going to Bed
4. You will Remember Tonight
5. Pushing Drugs
6. Hand on the Place
7. One Brother
8. Las Vegas, Nevada
9. Dr. Dumont
10. I Want to See You Go Wild
11. When I'm High
12. Golden Eyed Dog
13. Into the Clear
14. Mark My Grace
15. Don't Call Me Andy
16. The Background
17. Slam John Against a Brick Wall
18. The Moving Room
(Bonus Tracks)
19. Big Party (see below for preview)
20. We're Not Gunna Get Old
21. Kicks and Bricks
22. I've Got Know Fear
23. We Will Boogie
For a preview MP3 of "Big Party," direct your browser to:
http://www.loadrecords.com/sound/andrewwk_bigparty.mp3
In other news:
Andrew W.K. has signed a new solo performance and lecture contract with Keppler Speakers. Keppler is based in Washington D.C. and represents an exclusive roster of international celebrities and experts, including Al Gore (former Vice President), Mick Foley (WWE Wrestling), Chuck D. (Public Enemy), Cal Ripkin Jr. (major leage baseball legend), and CNN's Nancy Grace, just to name a few.
Says Andrew: "I'm very pleased and very honored to be working with Keppler - it's an amazing team and I expect amazing experiences."
For a taste of W.K.'s speaking engagements, check out this Youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4SCGeREAo
Lastly, you can add Andrew W.K. on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=733177132
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Fantastic news.
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Do people really like Andrew W.K.? I've never understood his appeal.
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i really don't like this album. his vocals aren't agressive anymore.
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I don't think I ever liked Andrew W.K. I keep giving him listens, but he just never seems to deliver.This Message Edited On 06.21.07
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I like Andrew W.K. as a person, but music wise its just "meh"
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Andrew W.K. is teh awesome as party music. Just listening by yourself doesn't really work out that well.
Unless it's one of those times were you put on the tunes and try to hardcore dance with random passerby.
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