The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have announced the release of a new album featuring some of their lesser-known tracks. The B-Sides compilation Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010 is set to be released on February 7. Below, you can check out the tracklist and revisit the music video for their 2010 song “Say No to Love.”
Tracklist for Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010
Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010:
- Kurt Cobain‘s Cardigan
- Come Saturday
- Ramona
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
- Side Ponytail
- Higher Than the Stars
- 103
- Falling Over
- Twins
- Say No to Love
In a statement, Kip Berman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart reflected on the songs in the compilation, saying, “Many of these songs, like those that comprised our debut record, were written in that now—making up in wild pop fantasy what we couldn’t quite yet achieve through musical ability. But even if that now is now an irrevocable then, I still believe that there is nothing better than making music with your friends and dreaming, as our Myspace page once proclaimed, of ‘being the biggest band in the world—to about 18 people.’”
Despite announcing their breakup in 2019, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have reunited for a series of concerts scheduled for 2025. Kip Berman has also released music as the Natvral since the band’s breakup.
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FAQs
Q: When is Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010 being released?
A: The album is set to be released on February 7.
Q: What is the significance of the compilation for The Pains of Being Pure at Heart?
A: The compilation features lesser-known tracks from the band’s early years, showcasing their musical evolution.
Q: Will The Pains of Being Pure at Heart be performing live again?
A: Yes, the band has announced a series of concerts scheduled for 2025.
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