Arizona metalcore veterans The Bled are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their early ‘His First Crush’ EP with an expanded and completely reworked edition of the release.
The anniversary edition features the original recordings re-mixed and remastered, giving the band’s early material a new sonic presentation. The release is currently available digitally, while physical editions featuring several limited-edition vinyl variants are scheduled to arrive on August 28th.
Pre-orders for the physical editions are available through Bandcamp, AFM, Indiemerchstore, and Smartpunk.
The band has also expanded the original five-song EP with several early recordings. The bonus material varies depending on the retailer, so fans interested in specific versions will want to check the individual listings before ordering.
The ‘His First Crush’ 25th anniversary track listing is:
01 – “His First Crush”
02 – “Meredith”
03 – “Anvil Pinata”
04 – “OK, But Here’s How It Really Happened”
05 – “John Wayne Newton”
06 – “My Cyanide Catharsis” (feat. Emily Long)
07 – “Glitterbomb”
08 – “Swatting Flies With A Wrecking Ball”
09 – “F Is For Forensics”
10 – “Termites In The Mannequin” (PTF demo) (bonus track)
The expanded release offers longtime The Bled fans an opportunity to revisit the band’s early material with updated production while also digging into previously released recordings from the group’s formative years.
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