Nineties hell-raising rock'n'rollers Thee Hypnotics announce the release of Righteously Recharged, a colored, heavyweight vinyl anthology, including rare and unreleased material, due out June 8th via Beggars Arkive. They've also reformed for live UK dates happening now, including a sold-out London show on April 13th.
Righteously Recharged will feature four LPs including Thee Hypnotics' acclaimed debut album Come Down Heavy (on violet colored vinyl), the swamp-rock follow-up Soul, Glitter & Sin (on red coloured vinyl) and their Chris Robinson, Black Crowes produced third album The Very Special Speed Machine (which never saw a UK release and will be on clear vinyl), along with a fourth disc, called In A Trance on white vinyl, with their very first single "Love In A Different Vein" plus early demos and Peel Sessions.
The set also contains in-depth liner notes by journalist Julian Marszalek, featuring interviews with the band and a savvy look at the band's rip-roaring career, featuring outrageous tales of rock'n'roll excess and exhilaration.
For the first time in 20 years, the classic line-up of co-founders Jim Jones (vocals) and Ray Hanson (guitar), with Phil Smith (drums) and Jeremy Cottingham (bass), have hit the road with all the power of a Viking raiding party. Still harboring an intense belief in assaultive rock'n'roll as liberation, and delivering their sonic payload with a savage intensity, this influential and legendary group is back to testify one more time.
April 11 ~ The Craufurd Arms - Milton Keynes, UK
April 12 ~ Brudenell Social Club - Leeds, UK
April 13 ~ Mirth Marvel Maud - London, UK (SOLD OUT)
April 14 ~ Wedgewood Rooms - Portsmouth, UK
April 15 ~ Ramsgate Music Hall - Ramsgate, UK
May 12 ~ Cosmic Trip Festival - Bourges, France
June 3 ~ The Hope, Brighton, UK
June 22 ~ Azkena Rock Festival - Vitoria, Spain
June 29 ~ Beat Fest - Salsomaggiore, Italy
July 20 ~ Le Sable, Les Mouettes et Les Guitares Electrique - Trouville, France
August 4 ~ Roadkill Festival - Waarschoot, Belgium
August 17 ~ Gutter Island Festival - Vordingborg, Denmark
August 22 ~ The Troxy - London, UK
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