Everclear’s musical career has been anything but boring. With 11 studio releases four of which are certified Gold or Platinum, over six million records sold, 12 Top 40 hit singles, and a Grammy nomination under their belt, they have made a significant impact.
Sparkle and Fade
After making major waves in the Portland scene and attracting the attention of many, Everclear made their major label debut with Capital Records. With their collaboration came their platinum-selling album Sparkle and Fade.
The album topped charts with “Santa Monica”, making 1995 an unforgettable year for them. The song has been hailed as “a must have for any fan of pop-punk” (Punknews), while The Rolling Stone Album Guide declared, “Sparkle and Fade was everything a radio-ready rock record should be: explosive, soul-searching, belligerent.”
Remastered Deluxe Edition
Now, in celebration of 30 years of Sparkle and Fade, the 30th Anniversary Edition is out now. It is on all streaming platforms via Universal Music Group and can be found here!
All 14 original tracks are present on the album, remastered by Brad Blackwood, joined by bonus content. There are also previously unreleased tracks, alternative versions of fan favorites, and original demos. Alongside these are cover songs, which were recorded around the same time as Sparkle and Fade.
“It’s been really hard to get my head around the fact that it’s been 30 years since the release of Sparkle and Fade,” shares Art Alexakis, vocalist, guitarist, and founder. “It’s also kind of mind-boggling to understand how much of an impact this album has had on my life, the world around me, and from what I hear from fans all over the world, how much of an impact it has had on them too. This remastered version sounds better than it ever has before! It’s pretty exciting for me to listen to something that has sounded the same for 30 years and now has so much more dimension to it. I hope Sparkle and Fade fans can hear and feel that as well.”
He continues, “The creation and success of this record truly changed my life in so many ways. It helped me to finally believe in myself as a songwriter, singer, and producer, and it helped me to believe that I could really do this thing that I had dreamed of my whole life. And for that, I am eternally grateful.”
A translucent kelly green double vinyl is available for pre-order now! It can be found here and is scheduled to ship in January.
Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour
Aside from the deluxe remaster, the band has also been celebrating 30 years of the album through the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour.
The 43-date U.S. headline tour had sold out in most cities and received plenty of praise from fans and media. The Front Row Report described the show as “one hell of a concert experience” while Chicago Patch affirmed it as “a potent mix of high-energy performances, heartfelt storytelling, and pure, unadulterated nostalgia.”
The tour continues overseas for 16 dates in Australia, which began on November 21st. Dates in more information are found here!
Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Remastered Deluxe Edition Track Listing
Disc 1 – Side 1
1. Electra Made Me Blind
2. Heroin Girl
3. You Make Me Feel Like A Whore
4. Santa Monica
5. Summerland
6. Strawberry
7. Heartspark Dollarsign
Disc 1 – Side 2
1. The Twistinside
2. Her Brand New Skin
3. Nehalem
4. Queen Of The Air
5. Pale Green Stars
6. Chemical Smile
7. My Sexual Life
Disc 2 – Side 1
1. Hateful
2. Rocket Tattoo
3. Annabella’s Song
4. Happy Hour
Disc 2 – Side 2
1. American Girl
2. Don’t Change
3. Sin City
4. Walk Don’t Run
