Well folks, in keeping with their approach of “cashing-in” on Artists they formerly had on their books Universal (Mercury Arrgghhh!) have decided to release a “new” live Compilation from The Housemartins. The new album will be released on 18th September.

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Although it should be said that there’s quite a generous 24 tracks:

1. Drop Down Dead (John Peel 21/07/85)

2. Flag Day (John Peel 21/07/85)

3. Stand At Ease (John Peel 21/07/85)

4. Reverends Revenge (Janice Long 6/11/85)

5. Shelter (Saturday Live 04/01/86)

6. People Get Ready (Saturday Live 04/01/86)

7. Over There (John Peel 06/04/86)

8. Caravan Of Love (John Peel 06/04/86)

9. Happy Hour (John Peel 03/06/86)

10. Heaven Help Us All (John Peel 03/06/86)

11. Pickin’ The Blues (Peel Show Theme Tune) (John Peel 03/06/86)

12. Mercy (Janice Long 11/12/86)

13. So Glad (Janice Long 11/12/86)

14. He Brought Me Out (Janice Long 11/12/86)

15. Sunday Isn’t Sunday (John Peel 03/11/87)

16. Build (John Peel 03/11/87)

17. We’re Not Deep (Glastonbury 29/11/86)

18. Me And The Farmer (Glastonbury 29/11/86)

19. The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

20. The Light Is Always Green (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

21. The World’s On Fire (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

22. We’re Not Going Back (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

23. Johannesburg (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

24. Five Get Over Excited (Nottingham Concert 30/09/87)

 Read on for the full press release… Continue reading New Housemartins Release after nearly 20 Years!