The Pineapple Thief announce release of 8 disc anthology boxset
The Pineapple Thief have announced the release of a monumental 8-dics earbook anthology celebrating the years 2007 to 2014. The set will include 7 CDs of newly remixed audio by Bruce Soord and newly remastered by Steve Kitch, 1 Blu-Ray disc with Dolby Atmos / 5.1 DTS-HD MA / 24/48 Stereo mixes, and a 76 Page hardback book.
“Retracing Our Steps” is a return to the beating heart of The Pineapple Thief’s most formative years, spanning the albums “What We Have Sown” (2007), “Tightly Unwound” (2008), “Someone Here Is Missing” (2010), “All The Wars” (2012) and “Magnolia” (2014). Set for release on 12th December 2025 on Kscope, this 8-disc collection features rarities, acoustic reinterpretations, and new stereo and immersive mixes, charting the band’s evolution through a pivotal chapter in their history.
Each recording has been remixed and remastered in 2025 by Bruce Soord (remix) and Steve Kitch (remaster). Disc 8, the Blu-ray, extends this new vision with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and hi-res stereo mixes, breathing new life into the classic tracks.
You can watch a trailer for “Retracing Our Steps” below:
“Retracing Our Steps” Boxset Contents
1. What We Have Sown (2007) 2025 Mix – Includes 3 bonus tracks, ‘You Sign Out’ (2025 Mix), ‘Before It Costs Us’ (2025 Mix) and ‘Well, I Think That’s What You Said?’ (Alternate Version, 2025 Mix)
2. Tightly Unwound (2008) 2025 Mix
3. The Dawn Raids (2009) 2025 Mix + rarities
4. Someone Here Is Missing (2010) 2025 Mix + Show A Little Love EP 2025 Mix
5. All The Wars (2012) 2025 Mix - Includes 3 bonus tracks, ‘You Don’t Look So Innocent’ (2025 Mix), ‘What Are You Saying?’ (2025 Mix) and ‘Every Last Moment’ (2025 Mix)
6. Magnolia (2014) 2025 Mix – Includes 2 bonus tracks, ‘The Fins Fan Me’ (2025 Mix) and ‘Steal This Life’ (2025 Mix)
7. The Acoustic Versions
8. Blu-Ray (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD + MA/24/48 Stereo mixes of all tracks)
“Retracing Our SDteps” is available to pre-order now HERE
Photo (c) Tina Korhonen
As well as the 8 discs, “Retracing Our Steps” also includes a 76-page hardback book written by esteemed music journalist Polly Glass (Classic Rock, Prog), featuring first-hand memories and personal correspondence between Soord and longtime friend and devoted fan Peter Clemens. Through fresh reflections, interviews and photography, Bruce revisits the long nights and small victories, the friendships and near-misses, and the countless ‘massive wakeup calls’ that shaped the music.
The Pineapple Thief were formed in 1999 by founder and chief songwriter Bruce Soord and have since released a total of 16 studio albums, 6 EPs and several live & compilation albums. The lineup now includes Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree/King Crimson following his permanent joining for 2018’s “Dissolution” In February 2024, The Pineapple Thief released the critically acclaimed “It Leads To This” which reached #1 in the UK Rock Chart #2 in the UK Independent Albums Chart.
