You Am I announce "HiFi Daily Double" tour; re-issue first three albums.

20 years ago, a group of young men entered a recording studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to record what would be their debut album. That album, Sound As Ever, was the start of a long and successful career by one of Australia’s most loved rock and roll bands, You Am I.

Two decades later, You Am I have chosen to present to their fans – old and new – a series of reissues and album-themed concerts that celebrate the early years of You Am I’s career, “two decades of friendship and the many good times to come”.

In the beginning, with little-to-no commercial radio support but fuelled by a kinetic live show and singer/songwriter Tim Rogers’ lyrical and melodic nous, You Am I barged their way into the mainstream consciousness with a string of three incredible albums recorded over a three-year period that would set them up as one of the most revered Australian bands of the era.

1993’s Sound As Ever paved the way but the next two albums solidified You Am I as cult heroes. 1995’s Hi Fi Way and 1996’s Hourly Daily remain enshrined in Australian music folklore, remaining fresh and relevant to this day.

To celebrate 20 years of kicking out their collective jams, Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson and 15-year-veteran ‘new guy’ David Lane are putting the finishing touches on some special treats to mark this anniversary year.

Their first three albums, Sound As Ever, Hi Fi Way and Hourly Daily are being given the full reissue treatment. Remastered Digital and CD versions will feature a ton of extra tracks including never-before-released live performances, Demo’s, alternate versions and B’sides. The CD will also feature expanded booklets with liner notes, historical information and unseen photos.

As You Am I fans know, the band’s most natural setting is on the stage and no celebration would be complete without a tour to accompany it. During June / July, 2013, You Am I will present live performances of Hourly Daily and Hi Fi Way back-to-back in a lush theatre-styled extravaganza. It’s a chance for You Am I to look back and pay respects to their past as they move forward into their third decade.

YOU AM I – National Tour Dates below:

Exclusive fan packages on offer at http://www.youami.com.au/

THURSDAY JUNE 27th – TIVOLI THEATRE, BRISBANE
- Tickets @ www.ticketek.com.au
SATURDAY JULY 6th – FORUM THEATRE, MELBOURNE
- Tickets @ www.ticketmaster.com.au
FRIDAY JULY 12th – THEBARTON THEATRE, ADELAIDE
 – Tickets @ www.venuetix.com.au
SATURDAY JULY 13th – ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH
- Tickets @ www.showticketing.com.au
FRIDAY JULY 19th – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY – Tickets @ www.ticketek.com.au

ALL TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY APRIL 16TH
Sound As Ever / Hi Fi Way / Hourly Daily – Re-Issues out Friday June 7th thru Sony Music

Larry Heath

Founding Editor and Publisher of the AU review. Currently based in Toronto, Canada. You can follow him on Twitter @larry_heath or on Instagram @larryheath.