The band writes, "One year ago today, we put out our sixth studio album - H A R D L O V E - and invited you into one of the most ambitious and adventurous creative periods we as a band have ever gone through. It was a step outside of our comfort zones and was rewarding in so many ways that we couldn't even begin to list out."

"Making the record was probably the most fun we've ever had. We hunkered down in a mountain house and put together demo after demo after demo. We threw those demos out and made more demos... eventually leading to the 12 tracks you've heard on H A R D L O V E."

"One of the hardest parts about finishing this record was figuring out what songs we had to cut. We stayed up many, many nights going back and forth on the final track listing and in the end had to make some really hard cuts."

"We've alluded to more music coming out of this chapter, and today on the 1st birthday of H A R D L O V E we're excited to announce the HARD CUTS: Songs from the H A R D L O V E Sessions EP coming August 11. The EP will include six tracks including FOUR previously unheard NEEDTOBREATHE songs - including COUNT ON ME and WAITING which are available now everywhere."

In addition to the new EP comes the news for the deluxe vinyl re-release:

"And drumroll... we're also excited to announce the H A R D L O V E (Deluxe Edition) Collector's Edition Vinyl, which will include the original album + the six song EP pressed onto a special crystal clear and white mix vinyl record. The H A R D L O V E (Deluxe Edition) Collector's Edition Vinyl includes some of the most creative packaging work to-date (spearhead by Bo), including a 12-page art booklet, a crystal clear and white mixed double vinyl & more. Check out an exclusive Art Booklet preview below. All pre-orders include instant downloads of "WAITING" and "COUNT ON ME". Plus, for a limited time only, pre-order now to get an additional 15% off select apparel and accessories added to your order!"

SIDE A

1)    MOUNTAIN, Pt 1 (Album Version)

2)    HARD LOVE (Album Version)

3)    MONEY & FAME (Album Version)

4)    NO EXCUSES (Album Version)

5)    WHEN I SING (Album Version)

6)    HAPPINESS (Album Version)

7)    GREAT NIGHT (feat. Shovels & Rope) (Album Version)

SIDE B

8)    BE HERE LONG (Album Version)

9)    DON’T BRING THAT TROUBLE (Album Version)

10)   LET’S STAY HOME TONIGHT (Album Version)

11)   TESTIFY (Album Version)

12)   CLEAR (Album Version)

SIDE C (21:49)

13) HARD LOVE (feat. Serena Ryder) (Deluxe Album Version) 

14) WAITING (Deluxe Album Version) 

15) COUNT ON ME (Deluxe Album Version) 

16) WALKING ON WATER (Deluxe Album Version) 

17) CAGES (Deluxe Album Version) 

18) HARD LOVE (feat. Andra Day) (Deluxe Album Version)

For more info on NEEDTOBREATHE, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

 

 

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