Silent Radar Super Deluxe set for release April 14, 2023
Canadian rock band, The Watchmen, announces Silent Radar Super Deluxe Anniversary Edition set for release on April 14 via Universal Music Canada. Available for pre-order now, the digital-only album celebrates the 25th anniversary of Silent Radar with 46 specially curated tracks recorded at a time when the band was arguably at its peak as a live band and songwriters.
In addition to the mastered original album, the 2023 reissue is made up of live performances, acoustic
tracks, and demo recordings that showcase the band’s versatility. Also included is the ‘Raw and Unmixed’ version of Silent Radar that provides a glimpse into what this classic ‘90s album sounded like before it was mixed.
On the recording process, drummer Sammy Kohn notes,
“We ended up recording the album with producer, Adam Kasper, at the height of the grunge scene in Seattle. It was a very exciting time for the band and I’m very grateful that we had the opportunity to record this material so professionally.”
The 2023 reissue cumulates with a collection of never-before-heard tracks dubbed, ‘The Lost Album’
comprised of comprehensive demo recordings completed before the original album. The band had the
opportunity to demo the album in its entirety prior to their time in Seattle with studio veteran Matt De
Matteo (Danko Jones, Big Wreck).
“I believe these tracks represent the real treasure here,” says Kohn. “It’s an entirely different listening experience with these familiar songs and some absolute magic was captured in these tracks that fans of the band are going to love. They have never been heard as they have lived in our vaults for over 25 years.”
To coincide with the pre-order launch, the band has released four brand-new versions of their hit song,
“Stereo” is available now in original mastered, live acoustic, raw and unmixed, and demo versions on
streaming platforms.