Following the recent announcement of a special 30th Anniversary Edition of their seminal debut album 1977, ASH have revealed a song that many fans will have thought lost forever. Bittersweet Blue was originally written before the Rockfield 96 album recording session, was performed supporting Therapy? at The Point Depot in December 1995 and was finally committed to tape in early January 1996 before being jettisoned in favour of other songs which would comprise the soon to be #1 album.
Bittersweet Blue was turning into a beloved song among the band, so much so that they began to perform it live even before it had complete lyrics, with singer and guitarist Tim Wheeler improvising lyrics in the moment. However, what once looked to be lost to Ash folklore (and possibly a few lucky bootleggers) is now released to the world on 7” single
Originally released in 1996, the 1977 album is the #1 platinum-selling debut that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks and unforgettable anthems including Girl From Mars, Goldfinger, Kung Fu and Oh Yeah. The 30th Anniversary Edition will be available on 2LP EcoRecord green and black ‘Inkplosion’ vinyl in gatefold sleeve; 2CD Digisleeve with booklet; and on all digital platforms. Pre-order / Pre-save HERE
The band are also adding more dates to their global 1977 tour. Having already visited Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, the tour heads to the UK and Europe in October, November and December. Tickets HERE
OCTOBER
Wed 14 Kingston Circuit (with Banquet Records)
Fri 16 Wrexham Rockin’ Chair (with Jacaranda Records)
Sat 17 Liverpool Jacaranda Baltic (with Jacaranda Records)
Sun 18 Lancaster Kanteena (with Jacaranda Records)
Mon 19 Carlisle Old Fire Station (with Jacaranda Records)
Tue 20 Edinburgh The Caves (with Assai Records)
NOVEMBER
Wed 25 London Electric Ballroom
Thu 26 Bristol Electric
Sat 28 Limerick Spiegeltent Pavilion
Sun 29 Cork Cyprus Avenue
DECEMBER
Tue 01 Torquay Arena (Sold Out)
Wed 02 Southampton O2 Guildhall
Fri 04 Cardiff Tramshed (Sold Out)
Sat 05 Norwich UEA
Sun 06 Nottingham Rock City
Tue 08 Manchester Albert Hall
Wed 09 Dublin Olympia (Sold Out)
Thu 10 Belfast Ulster Hall (Sold Out)
Sat 12 Newcastle Northumbria University (Sold Out)
Sun 13 Glasgow Barrowland (Sold Out)
Tue 15 Birmingham O2 Institute
Wed 16 Leeds O2 Academy
Thu 17 London Roundhouse (Sold Out)
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