Live "Throwing Copper" (25th Anniversary) 2026-07-03 LP is the first 21

LP is the first 21 tracks from CD1 (despite being called 22 Songs That Weren't Good Enough To Go On Our Other Records)

In this headspace

Many of the songs involve desperate characters who've found themselves in some trouble

and Matt Berninger (of the National)

Cocteau Twins) and Ewan Pearson (The Rapture

Live "Throwing Copper" (25th Anniversary) 2026-07-03 LP is the first 21On Throwing Copper, Live tightened their sound, added crashing crescendos for dramatic effect, and injected some anger into their sound and songwriting. They also eased up a bit on the Eastern philosophy; the result is a more cohesive, memorable record overall, and quite an improvement from the sometimes overly precious Mental Jewelry. And for all of Mental Jewelry's ideologies, Throwing Copper is ultimately a more passionate and successful album,