Extreme: 'Saudades De Rock' Lands On UK Chart

"Saudades De Rock", the new album from reunited Boston hard rockers Extreme, has entered the UK chart at position No. 80.

Extreme will embark on a UK tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows:

11/11 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange
11/12 - Norwich, UK - Norwich UEA
11/14 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Academy
11/15 - Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Carling Academy
11/17 - Newcastle, UK - Newcastle City Hall
11/18 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
11/20 - Newport, UK - Newport Centre
11/21 - Southampton, UK - Guildhall
11/23 - Birmingham, UK - Birmingham Carling Academy
11/24 - London, UK - Astoria

The band's first studio album in thirteen years, "Saudades de Rock" (pronounced "sow-dodge") will be released in the U.S. on August 12 on Open E Records and distributed by Fontana. The European version of the CD, which came out on August 1, includes a bonus track, the "Americocaine" demo from 1985, the very first studio recording of Extreme.

The iconic rock foursome — vocalist Gary Cherone, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, bassist Pat Badger and new drummer Kevin Figueiredo — recorded their fifth studio offering at NRG Studios in Los Angeles with Bettencourt at the helm as producer and mixer. "Saudades de Rock" boasts 13 tracks, including the infectious roar of "Star", the groove-laden, swagger of "King Of The Ladies", a raw funk rock anthem called "Learn To Love", and the expressive ballad "Ghost".

"'Saudades' was always a beautiful word to me," Bettencourt explains about the Portuguese album moniker. "It expresses a longing; an underlying sadness for something or someone that's been missing in your life, and never quite sure if it will ever return. In this case, for us, it's rock and roll. Saudades de Rock."

Gary Cherone adds, "I like how it expresses that longing we've been feeling to play for our fans and be together again."

Open E Records is a new label that is distributed by Fontana. A portion of Open E Records' profits will be donated to Music Drives Us, a foundation created as a way to support music in New England. The foundation also gives scholarship money for individuals who desire to continue their musical education.

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[LifesSweetDrug]

That isn't really entering the chart at number 80 is it?

I didn't know this album was out I better download it now.

[zakkn'slash]

"Saudades" is not pronouced that way O.o

[NiCk_FuRy]

pronounced "sao dá de", please! almoste like it is written! "sow-dodge" doesn´t even exist!

[Reddaz]

1st Post? as much of a metal head as i am, i may go watch these guys at manchester academy, they're a hell of a lot more of a band than the song more than words

[ChucklesMginty]

Ah, I like Nuno's playing style a lot but, I think a lot of the songs are too 80's so it wouldn't be worth going all the way to London for.

[Athetosis]

I didn't know this album was out I better download it now.

This. I've always liked Nuno's playing style. Good stuff.

[needafriend?]

thank god.

[goon316]

This album is alright you just cannot in any way, shape, or form compare it to pornographitti or you will be disappointed. Nuno does show that he still has his chops in some of the songs though. They are all on youtube, I suggest checking them out. And anyone who loves guitar needs to do themselves a favor and purchase a copy of Extreme-Pornographitti. One of the most guitar oriented band albums around (for the time especially). Great great stuff.

[Rajah]

*Pornograffitti

Hey Nuno, Jimmy Page called, he wants his riffs back! This is a great album. I've listened to it 3 times today. There are a couple of songs that sound like Led Zep. The demo track is awesome. Pity the whole album doesn't sound that way.

[Themaddoctor]

Got this album, pretty good album. Need to scape together £28.50 for a ticket ha!

[str84ever]

Interesting I didn't know it was out it could be a disappointment though cause the tracks i've already heard were not that good.

[str84ever]

and typical no Ireland dates, why does everyone always leave us out! *shakes fist*