Today it is recognized as one of the Top 100 debut albums ever released, anywhere! The deluxe edition of the album includes unreleased demo and live versions, along with the original indie tracks that were recorded and released that landed the band their deal with Chrysalis Records in 1988. Love Junk was originally produced by long-time collaborator Todd Rundgren and went on to be certified platinum in Canada. After many years of evolution, the band’s current line-up features original members, Moe Berg (lead vocals, lead guitar, songwriting) Kris Abbott (guitar, backing vocals), Dave Gilby (drums), and long-term additions, Brad Barker (bass,) and Renee Suchy (backing vocals, live percussion). TPOH then head west, first teaming up with 54-40 in Winnipeg, followed by a headlining homecoming performance in Edmonton and then joining The Northern Pikes in Vancouver, see details below. The band have also been announced to perform in Kitchener as part of the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour, presented by Scotiabank and Dodge, as part of the live Sportsnet NHL broadcast on October 7. More details for that show can be found HERE including tickets for purchase which are limited. Today, the band announce details of a special show to celebrate the release of the remastered album on October 4 where they will be performing Love Junk in its entirety at The Supermarket in Kensington Market. TPOH are excited to return to the stage and play their nostalgic songs for fans.
The booklet also includes archival photographs both licensed and from the band’s personal archives, many which have never been seen.
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The booklets for both editions contain brand new liner notes with interviews from band members past & present, written by David Wild, an Emmy nominated TV writer, best-selling author and a longstanding contributing editor to Rolling Stone. The 2CD Deluxe housed in a digipak includes a 24-page booklet and the special 2LP Deluxe edition is housed in a triple gatefold and includes a special 12 x 12 LP sized booklet. The Love Junk Deluxe Edition will be available on 2CD, 2LP Deluxe and digital versions. The album is set to be released on September 21 through Universal Music Canada.
PERFORMING AS PART OF ROGERS HOMETOWN HOCKEY TOUR OCTOBER 7 ON SPORTSNET NHL BROADCASTĢ1 SEPTEMBER 2018 ( TORONTO, ON) – Today, Juno-Award winning, Canadian alternative power pop band The Pursuit of Happiness (TPOH) announce details of a remastered deluxe edition of their 1988 debut album, Love Junk in celebration of the 30th anniversary since its release. ANNOUNCE INTIMATE SHOW IN TORONTO TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE WITH THE BAND PERFORMING SONGS FROM LOVE JUNK