LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• UV Matte finished gatefold sleeve
• 4-page booklet
• Coloured vinyl

Toronto-based punk rockers Billy Talent released their fifth studio album Afraid of Heights in 2016. Preceded by the strong singles “Afraid of Heights”, “Louder than the DJ” and “Ghost Ship of Cannibal Rats”, the album became both a critical and a commercial success. It hit number 1 on the album charts in several countries including their native Canada. It is the first album with drummer Jordan Hastings (of Alexisonfire fame), after drummer Aaron Solowoniuk announced he would not be able to play drums for the foreseeable future due to a multiple sclerosis relapse. However, Solowoniuk very much remained part of the band and was involved in the recording of the album. It was a new chapter for Billy Talent, but the trusted high-energy punk rock that they are known for remains more than solid. Just listen to the thumping “The Crutch” or the introspective epic “Rabbit Down The Hole”.

The album is available on black vinyl. It is housed in a UV matte finished gatefold sleeve, which also contains a 4-page booklet.

Track Listing

SIDE A

• BIG RED GUN
• AFRAID OF HEIGHTS
• GHOST SHIP OF CANNIBAL RATS

SIDE B

• LOUDER THAN THE DJ
• THE CRUTCH
• RABBIT DOWN THE HOLE

SIDE C

• TIME-BOMB TICKING AWAY
• LEAVE THEM ALL BEHIND
• HORSES & CHARIOTS

SIDE D

• THIS IS OUR WAR
• FEBRUARY WINDS
• AFRAID OF HEIGHTS (REPRISE)