| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
| "The Best Yet" (Greatest Hits) Released! |
Hello switchfoot world.
I was listening to "The Best Yet" earlier today, realizing what a great, well-flowing selection of songs it was, a greatest hits collection ideal for the average uninitiated music fan. It is in stores now, if you wanna check it out or if you're looking for a Christmas gift idea. It is a CD that sums up extremely well the era of Switchfoot up until now, and really shows why this band has captured the hearts of millions - and I guess it's a nice way to close the Columbia chapter as they look forward to explore fresh directions in the future. Click here for a review I came across that waxes high praise. And here's the recent blurb from the band about this and other happenings (like new tour dates with 3 Doors Down):
Hola amigos!
We are very happy to announce that we have just released our 1st EVER greatest hits cd, titled "The Best Yet." This 18 song collection includes the newly released song "This Is Home", as well as such tracks as "Dare You To Move," Meant To Live," and "This Is Your Life." Click here for the track listing.
Today, we are also releasing the Deluxe Edition. This edition includes a DVD containing 14 music videos and band commentary. Includes video favorites like "Stars", "Dare you to Move", and "Meant To Live", along with rarities spanning our entire career.
The Best Yet Deluxe Edition will be included in this year's Holiday package which includes a new unreleased Switchfoot B-side, and much more! This special package is now available and in limited quantities. So place your order now, and have a Christmas party in November!
Purchase the Holiday Package HERE
Purchase "the best yet" (standard edition)
Purchase "the best yet" (deluxe edition)
Buy the standard version on iTunes here.
Also...
NEW DECEMBER TOUR DATES WITH 3 DOORS DOWN
Switchfoot will be joining 3 Doors Down on tour this December throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Please see tour dates here for more info.
SWITCHFOOT ON MYSPACE
Check out Switchfoot's "Memories of Home While Touring Playlist" on Myspace, click here!
JON FOREMAN SOLO DATE - THE STAND, BIRMINGHAM, UK - NOV 8, 2008
Jon will be heading to the UK for a special performance at a benefit concert for Hope For Justice. For more info, visit www.hopeforjustice.org.uk
This article mentions "This Is Your Life" being used in a political setting. Excerpt:
As McCain began his concession speech, the audio from the giant televisions had been turned off in favor of music. So while McCain, clearly emotional, thanked his supporters and admitted he'd lost, the rock band Switchfoot's "This Is Your Life" played.
"This is your life," go the lyrics. "Are you where you want to be?" About halfway through McCain's speech, the music went off and the party's standard-bearer could be heard.
Hmm. I'm certain the band didn't have anything to do with that. But such stereotyping happens, and Jason Warburg blogs in defense of the band: "Switchfoot confuses the pundits"
"Dare You To Move" is being used in a Suzuki commercial. I'm not sure how to feel about that or whether it's my American Dream, but I'll take the exposure it will give the song and remember that it is Columbia who owns the rights to the song. Watch the commercial here.
Here is The Refried Times with the scoop on 'Fiction Family', Jon Foreman's upcoming release in collaboration with Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek fame.
Psst... Darrell Thorp, who engineered Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" and won a Grammy for it, has been caught working with the Switchfoot lads on their new album. Mm, I can smell the cooking. |
posted by phil @ 3:53 PM  
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Thanks for the shout-out Phil!
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Umm, it's been a while. I haven't posted a comment on here in forever!
Anyway, I will definitely be buying the greatest hits album. I have a feeling it will be on repeat on my iPod for a long time. :) And I'm super excited for the new album!
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Switchfoot´s concert in Guatemala City, Guatemala was amazing!!
And their first time in Latin America!
http://joselara.net/blog/?p=294
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Thanks for the shout-out Phil!