Everclear Is Back! (But why?)

Because they have a re-recorded/recyled greatest hits set due soon that includes two new cuts.

By Blurt Staff

429 Records (part of the Savoy Label Group, today announced the signing of Portland-based alt-rock mainstays Everclear to the label. First up from the marriage: In A Different Light, a collection of newly interpreted recordings of some of their greatest hits. 

The album also includes two new Art Alexakis-penned songs, "Here Comes the Darkness" and "At the End of the Day." The record drops Oct. 6 and will be supported by a U.S. tour that kicks off Oct. 5, dates tba. Also, fans can expect a collection of all new songs in the spring of 2010 courtesy of 429 Records.  The band will embark on an extensive spring/summer tour around its release. 

The record is described as "a fresh and intimate take on multi-platinum selling Everclear's most popular songs." To wit: 

Learning How To Smile

Santa Monica

I Will Buy You A New Life

Summerland

Everything To Everyone

Wonderful

Here Comes The Darkness

Father Of Mine

Rock Star

Fire Maple Song

At The End Of The Day