The World just got bigger: TWATG to be re-released with extra material
Written by tevensso on February 15, 2008 to Exclusive, Per Gessle and Releases. Source: Elevator Entertainment.
STOCKHOLM (Updated) - 
Per Gessle's 1997 album "The World According to Gessle" will be re-released on EMI/Elevator Entertainment in a "super duper extra turbo deluxe with cheese on it" edition come May! The album is now a double with tons of nice bonuses and a new extended sleeve with an interview added. The videos, you ask? They will not be included on the album, but will be available on various Gessle-sites.
Bonus trax CD 1:
Kix-Cha-Cha "ghost track"
Love Doesn't Live Here outtake from album + B-side Kix
Always Breaking My Heart (30 May 1995) B-side Do You Wanna…
I Wanna Be With You (2 Nov 1994) B-side Do You Wanna…
Blue Umbrella (15 June 1993) B-side I Want You to Know
Jupiter Calling (3 Aug 1995) B-side I Want You to Know
Let’s Party! (14 July 1988) B-side I Want You to Know
Kix (Lovely Pair Mix) B-side Kix
CD 2 – demos that were made for the album:
There is My Baby (27 June 1994)
I’ll be Alright (16 July 1994)
June Afternoon (17 July 1994)
T-t-t-Take It! (12 Sep 1994)
Every Day Outside My Window (28 Dec 1995)
Love Doesn’t Live Here (25 Feb 1996)
Detective Jones (29 Feb 1996)
Beautiful Things, Terrible Things (7 April 1996)
Elvis in Deutschland (26 April 1996)
Makin’ Love to You (acoustic version) (9 June 1996)
Lay Down Your Arms (23 June 1996)
Do You Wanna be My Baby? (12 Aug 1996)
B-Any-1-U-Wanna-B (24 Oct 1996)
Saturday (2 Nov 1996)
Wish You the Best (3 Nov 1996)
I Want You to Know (28 Dec 1996)
Kix (2 Jan 1997)
Update: Notes from Per:
1. "Elvis in Deutschland" was recorded about a year after the "Elvis in Germany" demo. I did it because I wasn't quite satisfied with the chorus of "EiG"!!! "EiD" has a totally different chorus (and different chorus lyrics) and is a ballad, sorta… but I went back to "EiG." A wise decision, if you ask me.
2. A different version of the "Every Day Outside My Window" lyrics was given to Marie a few years later and became her ballad "Every Day."
3. Same thing with "Beautiful Things, Terrible Things," which turned into her "Beautiful Things."
4. …and of course we're talking remastering here, I always felt that the original [album] sounds a bit too hard, we'll try to fix it now.
5. "Detective Jones" also exists with different lyrics, then called "Young," and was recorded by Staffan Öfwerman in the 1800s.
6. "June Afternoon" ended up on Rox's "Don't bore us" album but was meant for "TWATG" from the beginning. Micke Syd plays the drums and is brilliant. One of my best songs ever.
7. "Makin' Love to You" was written for "TWATG" too.
8. There's a demo for "Reporter" called "Writer." It's not on this album because it sounds almost exactly the same as the end result… besides the title of course.
9. The rest of the tracks were apparently also recorded as demos (it seems, I've forgotten most things) but they sound too much the same as the final album to be included. Why this snobism you wonder? Well, I want this demo album to be fun to hear for all the hardcore fans out there. As little as possible should be recognized…Now the pizza is here! /P
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73 comments
GGessle said on February 15, 2008 18:04:
WOW!!! This is the best news in years!!!! I can´t believe it! I´m jumping and listening to my TWATG cd!!! There are some unknown titles in the demo CD.. I can´t wait to get that album.. Thanks Per! There you have a good re-editon, with such bonus material!!! Greetings from Peru!
Alberto
nts77 said on February 15, 2008 18:14:
Oh yes!!! I was waiting for the demos of TWATG for a long time!
FireDiamond said on February 15, 2008 18:16:
Great news!!! I like it!!! I didn’t got the original version back then so now is the perfect time to make up my mistake by getting the Bigger-the-Better edition!!! LOL
icerox said on February 15, 2008 18:26:
Excellent a fantastic Gessle album and it’s going to be even better... can we expect a possible signing in Sweden for this Per... :)
purplemedusa said on February 15, 2008 18:37:
I want that one!
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Album of the week “Gravy Train - A ballad of a peaceful man”
CRIZ said on February 15, 2008 18:40:
Elvis in Deutschland...?? ROFL...Demos in german?? That would be funny...;)
onlywhenidream said on February 15, 2008 20:39:
cool! I’m looking forward to the demos...a different type of greatest hits album Per..well done Sir! He he. *tongue firmly planted in cheek*
tevensso (moderator) said on February 15, 2008 21:13:
We’re looking into where it’s going to be – or might be – released.
chrisjankunas said on February 15, 2008 21:25:
Cool ! Great album ! Cool to see all these bonuses !!!
ut what does he mean by “too hard”?? Is it gonna sound a bit more mellow, or “softer” ??? Nonetheless looking forward to it !! :)
abysmo said on February 15, 2008 21:33:
This album is simply masterpiece, full of fantastic ideas, great melodies, arrangies, riffs and with fresh modern sound but retro feeling also. For me this is Per’ s musical legacy. Great that it will be released with so many bonuses. This re-releasing has meaning. Perfect work Per.
Next step will be The Universe To Geesle. I am sure. ;-)
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RobS said on February 15, 2008 21:50:
Looks really cool, can’t wait to hear the demo’s. I love hearing how the songs came to be what they are. Interesting to hear about MLTY, JA and EveryDay. As much as i don’t like paying for the same things again, this is something extra.
If they’re remastering, i wonder if they’ll get rid of the terrible clipping on the album?
gyllene_tjej said on February 15, 2008 21:56:
oh my holy G! This CD2 is really going to be a blast! Thank you so very much, come what may....let it be may already!
Thanks for sharing these (hopefully) gr8 demos with us, Per!
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Emil__BG said on February 15, 2008 22:32:
Remember the great albums before 2002 and bring that spirit and sound in the new Roxette songs.
This year!
ncurran said on February 15, 2008 23:46:
sounds like a cool release. I’ll be getting this one!
emilio said on February 15, 2008 23:50:
My favourite Album Reloaded!!!!! That’s excellent news! Mr Gessle is an incredible good news machine!
bigbigbig_love said on February 16, 2008 00:26:
Have you not all worked out that this is Pers SOLO project this year as he doesnt have time for NEW stuff as he is working on the NEW ROXETTE album!!!
Great Album this one Per! Simply a Masterpiece.
Adam
steven said on February 16, 2008 01:51:
One of my ALL TIME fave albums looks as if it just got better. I’m really excited about this and think I may even put my hand in my pocket to spend some cash. If you tell anyone, I’ll Deny it :)
roxju said on February 16, 2008 02:11:
just the BEEEEEEEEEEEEST! Per you are such a great guy with many suprises on you, and what do you say? May? my birthday is on May!(6..can you release the album for that day?..jeje i was just kidding) as the rest of the fans i really want to hear all the demos, the only song which i¡ve never heard is Detective Jonh or somehting like that, i think it wll sound like “stupid” sounds sang by roxette...dont you think?
ditroia said on February 16, 2008 02:21:
About time this was released, but shame, it should have come with a dvd.
Cheers
Dave
Never Left The Joyride..
Visit http://www.roxette20.eu/
Roxrider_USA said on February 16, 2008 03:24:
I have to say; this is awesome! I love TWATG! This rocks big time!!
Take care!
Carlos E., New York
“Communication is key”
ogeid said on February 16, 2008 06:41:
Great news! I really hope it gets released in ARGENTINA.
Concerning Per’s comment:
“the rest of the tracks were apparently also recorded as demos (it seems, I’ve forgotten most things) but they sound too much the same as the final album to be included”,
I believe that maybe it’s time for another BAD HAIR DAY...
RobS said on February 16, 2008 08:03:
Dave, i don’t think it’s too late for a DVD to be added. Only problem would be packaging as a 3disc set. It would suck big time if they done 2 seperate releases IF there was a dvd included.
On that note, there’s nothing that i would really want, i never really liked the vids that were done for TWATG. Unless there’s a behind the scenes, i’m quite happy with the 2-disc that’s being offered.
Judith (moderator) said on February 16, 2008 08:34:
just great! this is my favourite Gessle album and I luuuv demos :)
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pwbbounce said on February 16, 2008 09:09:
WOW! How cool is that!! Very impressive, and I’m looking forward to the tracks that I haven’t heard before!! YAYAYA
Robbie said on February 16, 2008 10:04:
One question:
It looks that Per has no plans this year for new solo material releases, so this might be the start for new Roxette recordings???
Hope so!!!
rossyrox said on February 16, 2008 11:07:
Well Per did say “one way or another” - I guess the June Afternoon demo may count as “another” !
unreal said on February 16, 2008 11:34:
I love world according! it is a great album that didn’t get the successs it deserved. A great peace of art! i hope this re edition will be successful and get all the attention it deserves , although it would be great a realise on USA. but i makes me wonder? how it could be made after so many years and taking into account the flop (unfortunately ) from the first time.
i am realy glad that per re edits this album. wish him the best . and i hope i could buy it ( i hope it is not too expensive), :D
Roxryder said on February 16, 2008 14:01:
Wooow April 1st already!! Year’s flying
Haha, just kiddin’ amazin news!! Hope the re-edition of the last guitar sound rox-related album brings some nice memories to Gee’s future music. You know what i mean :)
This is the The Daily Roxette we were longing to both of them with fresh news maybe in the future some with them together looks like a possible year to remember
So Happy!
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Robbie said on February 15, 2008 17:59:
Would be nice a US album and a DYWBMB? single release combined with a promo tour as well, ’cos TWATG it’s such a f””in’ cool album, my all time fave.
Great news!
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