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Melody and the Tyranny

by Velvet Revolver

Released: June 06, 2007

Hard rock

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

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The release also featured a documentary on the making of Libertad, which was produced and directed by Rocco Guarino. "Melody and the Tyranny" is an EP released by Velvet Revolver as a precursor to their 2007 album Libertad. The EP includes two tracks from Libertad, along with a cover of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" and a live version of "Do It for the Kids," a song from their debut album Contraband (2004).

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The EP was released in Europe and Australia…

The EP was released in Europe and Australia but did not see a release in North America.

It was limited to just 5,000 copies, making…

It was limited to just 5,000 copies, making it a rare collector's item for fans of the band.

The EP served as a way to promote…

The EP served as a way to promote Libertad, offering fans a taste of the band's new material as well as some live and bonus content ahead of the album's release.

Melody and the Tyranny is a notable release…

Melody and the Tyranny is a notable release for Velvet Revolver fans, though its limited availability and focus on European and Australian markets made it a bit of a rarity in their discography.

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"Melody and the Tyranny" is an EP released by Velvet Revolver as a precursor to their 2007 album Libertad. The EP includes two tracks from Libertad, along with a cover of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" and a live version of "Do It for the Kids," a song from their debut album Contraband (2004). The release also featured a documentary on the making of Libertad, which was produced and directed by Rocco Guarino.

The EP was released in Europe and Australia but did not see a release in North America. It was limited to just 5,000 copies, making it a rare collector's item for fans of the band. The EP served as a way to promote Libertad, offering fans a taste of the band's new material as well as some live and bonus content ahead of the album's release. Melody and the Tyranny is a notable release for Velvet Revolver fans, though its limited availability and focus on European and Australian markets made it a bit of a rarity in their discography.