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. The release includes eight re-recorded songs from the band's first four albums ('' The Breathing Shadow'', ''

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song from '' Infernal'', as well as a brand new song, "Better Safe Than Sorry". The album has collectible status due to its limited press and high demand. The album was remastered in 2024 and released on vinyl and as a 2-CD set, including bonus live tracks.

Track listing

Credits

Band members

Dan Swanö Dan-Erland Swanö (born 10 March 1973), also known as Dan "The Man" Swanö, is a Swedish musician and record producer who is currently the vocalist, guitarist, ex-bassist and ex-drummer for the band Nightingale, lately vocalist, keyboardist and ...

- vocals, guitar, keyboards * Tom Nouga (aka Dag Swanö) - guitar, keyboards, vocals * Erik Oskarsson - bass, vocals * Tom Björn - drums, cymbals

Guest Musicians

* Craig Smith - lead guitar (7)

References

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