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It is jarring how much better this sounds. Like, the panning guitars are throwing me off because I never noticed that before.

EDIT: Okay I've never heard this version with Dan, this sucks, haha. I literally thought a different song started playing at the same time and was looking at my browser tabs to figure out what happened.

 

I’m not positive I’ve ever heard it til now. Really, really bad. Mix is a huge improvement overall though

 

keith buckley and 27 club? yes PLEASE

 

the Keith 27 Club is so fucking good

 

Los Angeles, CA – Cult favorite post-hardcore bandletlive.returns in full force this summer, reigniting their legacy with a newly remixed and remastered edition of their iconic 2013 album.The Blackest Beautiful Revisited arrives on all digital streaming platformsJune 13, 2025, featuring two powerful bonus tracks and marking the band’s first digital release since reuniting. PRE-SAVE HERE

To kick off the campaign, letlive. drops a blistering new single today: “The Dope Beat Rendition (ft. Dan Campbell)”, a reimagined version of a fan favorite featuring vocals fromDan Campbell of The Wonder Years. The single is available now across all major platforms.LISTEN HERE

Originally released in 2013,The Blackest Beautiful was a defining moment for letlive., fusing unfiltered emotion with genre-defying intensity. WithRevisited, the band has sonically reimagined the album from the ground up—revitalizing every mix, remastering every moment, and adding two bonus tracks that showcase their enduring influence and collaborative spirit.

“It’s surreal hearingThe Blackest Beautiful remastered after all these years,” says guitarist Jeff Sahyoun. “This record meant everything to us, and now it gets to live again in a new light. I couldn’t be more excited to share it with everyone.”

In addition to “The Dope Beat Rendition,”Revisited includes“27 Club Rendition (ft. Keith Buckley)”, featuringMany Eyes frontman in a searing new version that amplifies the urgency and vision of the original record.

“The Blackest Beautiful is a lighthouse for those who feel lost in this mad world,” adds guitaristJean Nascimento. “It’s an honor for us to give our fans a chance to listen and have a new perspective on this album, one more time.”

The digital release coincides with letlive. returning to the stage one more time, which includes a packed summer of festival appearances and headlining dates across North America, Europe, Australia and the UK. The band will hit major stages at theDC and Orlando dates of Warped Tour, When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, Louder Than Lifein Kentucky, and the UK’s 2000 Trees Festival.

This run marks letlive.’s first tour in years and has already drawn massive anticipation from fans across the globe. Full tour dates and ticket information are available now at www.letliveperiod.com.

 

I think I like this version of dope beat more than the rendition. guitar is clearer and so are the vocals
Charles Macak Sound | Mixing Engineer – I MAKE MUSIC

 

no clue why they're bothering redoing that version of Dope Beat. Maybe the worst Dan Campbell has ever sounded on a track imo. Im sure the original version w/o the feature will be wayyy better on this.

 

pretty sure this feature was not properly lined up with the track last time it came out either

 

Yup, it always bothered me.

What he came up with back then feels at odds with the rest of the track and doesn't match Jason's cadence and energy at all. It sounds tacked on instead of flowing more naturally... like Keith's part on the other song maybe? Been a while since I've heard that one as well, so I don't remember.

 

Making me realize how much they brought the drums forward on the new mix. It sounds closer to Charles Macak's one posted above, interestingly.

 

Dan and Keith are two of my favorite lyricists/writers/singers ever and I think both of their contributions are really bad, haha.

 

the whole thing just dropped here. spinning White America's Beautiful Black Market now, it sounds incredible

 

only got through half of it tonight but this really feels like a brand new album and sonically right in line with Fake History. so happy they did this

 

cant wait til tomorrow!

 

Has anyone who has listened noticed if the the vocals leading to the breakdown in That Fear Fever are present or not? I own the vinyl pressing and that was the only major difference I noticed from the original and the new mix version in terms of content.

 

Yeah it looks like they were removed. Wonder what that’s about

This sounds so much better so far. It’s still got a bit of that grit that they originally intended, but it’s so nice to be able to hear the guitars

 

Whoa. I already really loved The Blackest Beautiful even with the iffy production. This Revisited version is damn good.

 

One of my favorite albums of all time… finally given its time to shine.

 

Shit, this absolutely rules. Almost can’t believe it actually exists - absolute dream scenario. Will have to pick up the vinyl if they ever do another pressing.

 

Yeah this is incredible

 

Been listening to this on vinyl for a few months but stoked to have it on streaming. Album was always a 10/10 but this is its final form and I'm so happy it's real.

 

Hopefully it makes people come around to it or even realize it’s superior to Fake History. I always thought it retained the intensity of the latter while expanding their sound just enough, making for a more dynamic and diverse listen. A bit like what Glassjaw did with Worship & Tribute.

 

Some of the more melodic/hook centric songs sounded huge on day one and could’ve been scene staples had they gotten more pristine production back then. Haven’t given this mix a listen yet but I’m happy this is finally out there.

 

Now that everything sounds clearer, Empty Elvis’ chorus sounds even more like From First To Last circa 2004. Such an ear worm