NEWS: 'The Decline of British Sea Power' reissue and live dates

NEWS: ‘The Decline of British Sea Power’ reissue and live dates

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“British Sea Power’s classic” is how the band described their debut album, released in June 2003. It was both bold and ridiculous; a statement of intent with an imperial measure of defiant English romanticism.

In a true British Sea Power fashion, this paragon of maverick reinvention have passed on the obvious opportunity to celebrate a decade of their first release, instead opting to bring it back to us a dozen years after its unhinged post-punk riffs first hit our ears.

Earlier this year the band announced two live performances (re-enactments?) of their classic album, in Manchester (11th June, The Ritz) and London (13th June, The Roundhouse – sold out). On both nights the band, including marching-drum enthusiast and original member Eamon Hamilton, will play The Decline of British Sea Power in its entirety and then return for a second set.

These long-awaited events will now be supplemented by a re-release of The Decline of… on the band’s own Golden Chariot label. The reissue, out on 8th June, will include a box set and plenty of previously unheard and unseen material.

Tickets for the Manchester show are available here.

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