yk-044, Apollo Up!

TLDR: yk records is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of this record by re-releasing it on vinyl for the first time.

Without sounding too schmaltzy, I think Chariots of Fire came before it's time. Nashville has always had a rich history of respected country music (Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, The Opry, etc) and recently has found some solid footing in the rock world (JEFF the Brotherhood, Bully, Third Man) but there's a gap of time in between there where plenty of great albums slipped through, particularly in terms of a wider recognition.

Apollo Up! has always been one of my favorite Nashville bands. I've seen them more times than I can count and never been disappointed. It's always been the perfect blend of upbeat, intense rock songs with just the right amount of melody. Sometimes it feels aggressive but you can still shimmy and sing to it. So, upon learning that 2016 was the ten-year anniversary of the album's release, I knew I wanted to release it on yk records. Re-mastering an album like this takes time and that's why the announcement is coming so late in the year but it wouldn't be right to not do it in 2016.

You can pre-order the limited edition Gold Vinyl here and await the freshly remastered tracks for official release on Friday, December 16th. Until then, enjoy Walking the Plank.