Published: April 18, 2026
The band’s 1998 live release returns with remastered audio, bonus material, and new vinyl and digital editions
British rock band Thunder have reissued their live album “Live”, originally released in 1998, now presented with a 2026 remaster and expanded formats including vinyl, CD, and digital editions.
The recordings date back to 1997, capturing the band during a period of active touring and continued development following their early career years.
The new edition of “Live” features remastered audio that preserves the original character of the recordings while updating the overall sound.
The release is handled by earMUSIC and includes multiple configurations, such as multi-LP vinyl editions, CD formats, and digital availability.
The album includes 31 tracks, combining live performances with additional material, including acoustic recordings and studio versions.
The set reflects the band’s live repertoire at the time, featuring songs drawn from their early catalog.
TRACKLIST — “LIVE”
Welcome To The Party
Higher Ground
Don't Wait Up
Low Life In High Places
Gimme Some Lovin'
Empty City
Until My Dying Day
A Better Man
Does It Feel Like Love?
Dance To The Music
She's So Fine
Backstreet Symphony
An Englishman On Holiday
I'll Be Waiting
Laughing On Judgement Day
Like A Satellite
Moth To The Flame
Living For Today
The Only One
Love Walked In
River Of Pain
Dirty Love
BONUS TRACKS
New York, New York
Pilot Of My Dreams
Everybody Wants Her
Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Stand Up
The Only One (Studio Version)
Too Bad (Studio Version)
Something About You (The Nomis Session)
This Forgotten Town (Acoustic)
Formed in the late 1980s, Thunder built a following through their approach to British rock, combining blues-based structures with melodic songwriting and live-oriented performances.
The original “Live” release captured this aspect of the band’s identity during the late 1990s.
LINEUP (1998)
Daniel Bowes — Lead Vocals
Luke Morley — Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Ben Matthews — Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Chris Childs — Bass, Vocals
Gary “Harry” James — Drums
FORMATS
Digital
CD editions
Vinyl editions including multi-LP formats
With the remastered reissue of “Live,” Thunder revisit a key document of their late-1990s period, presenting the recordings in updated formats while preserving their original performance.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch “Love Walked In” (Live) below:
