Spanning their more than 20 years together, STRUNG OUT have established themselves as stalwarts
of the punk scene with an ability to organically evolve and continue to influence their peers.
When STRUNG OUT began, as one of the first acts signed to Fat Wreck Chords, they quickly became
known for their innovative blend of melodic skate-punk and aggressive metal-infused riffs.
Over the course of their first 3 studio full-lengths they successfully honed their sound into a recognizable
brand, setting them apart from their counterparts in both style and execution. In the spirit
of capturing that distinct era in STRUNG OUT’s history the idea for a box set and reissues came
about. Titled Volume One this box set showcases Another Day in Paradise, Suburban Teenage
Wasteland Blues, and Twisted By Design, all fully remixed by Ryan Greene (NOFX, No Use For
a Name, Lagwagon, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes), helping to display the true power of these
momentous songs along with nuances previously unheard. All the artwork has been reworked from the original pieces and now includes deluxe foldout
inserts with never before seen photos and extensive liner notes from the band. The real gem of the box set (in the works for a decade!!!) is the first-ever
STRUNG OUT DVD! Made up of a full 2012 concert where they performed the Suburban and Twisted albums in their entirety, all professionally filmed
and recorded, the DVD is further enhanced with a TON of footage from the ‘90s: shows, tour antics, interviews, behind the scenes stuff; a veritable
treasure trove of classic STRUNG OUT. For the vinyl hounds, the LP box set includes the rare album The Skinny Years… Before We Got Fat, remastered
and on vinyl for the first and only time ever! (It’s also included in the CD box set, as bonus tracks on the Paradise disc) Of course, all three deluxe
reissues will be made available individually in addition to being part of the box set. The bar has been set high with such classic material and Volume One
definitely meets expectations.
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