The Blue Nile’s Deluxe Edition of ‘Hats’ Is Out Today
Featuring bonus live tracks, alternate cuts, and the brand-new song “Need to Believe,” the expanded version of the Scottish band’s classic album is a must-listen for fans
The Blue Nile’s classic album ‘Hats’ has been reissued in a deluxe edition, featuring bonus live tracks, alternate cuts, and the brand-new song “Need to Believe.” The expanded version of the album is a must-listen for fans of the Scottish band, and it’s sure to please new listeners as well.
The Blue Nile first emerged in the early 1980s, and their dreamy, atmospheric sound quickly won them a cult following. Hats, their second album, was released in 1989 and was a critical and commercial success. The album’s lead single, “The Downtown Lights,” was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and it helped to establish The Blue Nile as one of the most important bands of the era.
The deluxe edition of ‘Hats’ features a total of 22 tracks, including the original album remastered, plus seven bonus tracks. The bonus tracks include live versions of “The Downtown Lights” and “Tinseltown in the Rain,” as well as alternate versions of “Headlights on the Parade” and “Easter Parade.” The album also includes the brand-new song “Need to Believe,” which is a typically beautiful and haunting track from The Blue Nile.
If you’re a fan of The Blue Nile, then you’ll definitely want to check out the deluxe edition of ‘Hats.’ It’s a great way to revisit a classic album, and it’s also a chance to hear some new music from one of the most underrated bands of the past few decades.
You can download the new song “Need to Believe” for free here: [link to download]
The Blue Nile’s deluxe edition of ‘Hats’ is out now on all major streaming platforms.
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