The Rapture To Release New Album In October

The Rapture will release a new mix album next month based on the New York underground scene.

'Tapes', which is released on October 20th, features tracks by Thomas Bangalter, Alter Ego and Armand Van Helden.

The album is the band's first mix compilation.

At present, it's not clear when the group plan to release a studio follow-up to 2006's 'Pieces Of People We Love'.

'Tapes' tracklisting is:

1. The Undisputed Truth - 'Earthquake Shake'
2. Ghostface Killah - 'Daytona 500'
3. Junkyard Band - 'The Word'
4. The Bar-Kays - 'Holy Ghost'
5. Vaughan Mason And Crew - 'Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll'
6. Northend - 'Tee's Happy'
7. Don Armando's Second Avenue Rumba Band - 'I'm An Indian Too'
8. Martin Circus - 'Disco Circus'
9. Arcade Lover - 'Fantasy Lines'
10. Thomas Bangalter - 'Club Soda'
11. Kiloo And Phonique - 'The Passion (Phonique Mix Down)'
12. Armand Van Helden - 'Flowerz'
13. Cajmere feat. Dajae - 'Say U Will'
14. Syclops - 'Where's Jasonґs K'
15. DJ Mujava - 'Township Funk'
16. Donk Boys - 'Cpstyre'
17. Dances With White Girls - 'Everybodyґs Got To Make A Living'
18. Alter Ego - 'Why Not?!'
19. Paul Johnson - 'Get Get Down (Extended Mix)'
20. Kid Creme - 'Austin's Groove'
21. Richie Havens - 'Going Back To My Roots'
22. Galaxy 2 Galaxy - 'Afro Arps And Minimoogs'

(by Jason Gregory)

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