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Saudades de Rock (pronounced "sow-dodge de rock", which roughly translates from Portuguese as "Nostalgic Yearning for Rock") is the confirmed title for Extreme's fifth studio album that is set to be released in late spring/early summer 2008.[1] It will be the band's first album of new material since 1995's Waiting for the Punchline, and also their first release with new drummer Kevin Figueiredo.
[edit] Production and marketing
On August 14, 2007, it was reported on Blabbermouth.net that Extreme were writing a new song, entitled "Rock 'n' Roll Man", to perform at the Brad Delp (late Boston singer) tribute concert, which was being held on August 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, vocalist Gary Cherone and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt had begun writing new material for what would be Extreme's first post-reunion album.[2][3] On November 26, 2007, while it was reported that Extreme were officially back, the band would eventually begin work on their new album for a spring 2008 release as well as a world tour to follow.[4]
On January 15, 2008, Bettencourt posted an update stating that Extreme were "finishing up the recording" of their "new release". He claimed the band "had a great time jamming and creating" and also "ended up with about 24 tunes", which they "dwindled down to the 14 that will be on the record." He also described the songs as "a 'mishmash' of old-school rock and some tasty abstract ditties".[5] On April 29, 2008, Cherone posted an update stating that the album was finished "except for one lead vocal and a few backgrounds" and said that Bettencourt was "working overtime finishing up the mixes". Cherone also stated the album contains "the best performances of the band... ever".[6]
The bands website has announced a release date of August 12, 2008. [7]
[edit] Track Listing
Confirmed album track listing[8]:
- Star
- Comfortably Dumb
- Learn To Love
- Take Us Alive
- Run
- Last Hour
- Flower Man
- King Of The Ladies
- Ghost
- Slide
- Interface
- Sunrise
- Peace (Saudade)
[edit] Credits
[edit] References
- ^ Reunited Extreme To Co-Headline Italy's 'Rock Of Ages - A September To Remember' Festival Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Extreme: New Album On The Way? Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Extreme Debuts New Song At Brad Delp Tribute Concert Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Extreme Guitarist Explains Decision To Reunite Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Extreme Guitarist Issues New Album Update Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Extreme Putting Finishing Touches On New Album Retrieved April 29, 2008
- ^ Extreme Homepage Retrieved June 09, 2008
- ^ Eddie Trunk - Extreme To Release "Saudades de Rock" On August 12th Retrieved June 09, 2008
