My Life Story to release Joined Up Talking 25th anniversary edition with Manchester date
My Life Story celebrate 25 years of Joined Up Talking with vinyl reissue and UK tour
My Life Story will mark the 25th anniversary of their album Joined Up Talking with a newly remastered edition and a special UK tour that includes a Manchester gig at Gullivers. The Manchester gig is one of 5 UK dates My Life Story will play.
Originally released in 2000, the Britpop-era album has been remastered for the first time and will be issued on double coloured vinyl and deluxe 3×CD format via Republic of Music. The expanded edition includes B-sides, rarities, and demo versions of key tracks, bringing fresh attention to what the album.
The album features the classic singles It’s a Girl Thing, Empire Line, Walk/Don’t Walk, and If You Can’t Live Without Me Then Why Aren’t You Dead Yet? — the the world’s first ever downloadable single.
Joined Up Talking was originally recorded in 1999 with producer Pete Gleadall at Parkgate Studios in Battle, and reflected the cultural landscape of the era with references to Monica Lewinsky, Tamagotchis, Pret A Manger and the dot-com boom. Its lyrical density and genre-bending production echoed influences ranging from Madonna’s Ray of Light to Beck’s experimental work.
Frontman Jake Shillingford has revisited the album’s archive for the anniversary release, sharing digitised cassette tapes, DATs and press materials with fans via his Patreon page. In addition to the reissue, the band will play the album in full live, alongside a career-spanning set of fan favourites.
When does My Life Story release Joined Up Talking (25th Anniversary Edition)?
My Life Story will release Joined Up Talking (25th Anniversary Edition) on Friday 28 November 2025 via Republic of Music.
When is My Life Story headlining at Gulliver’s Manchester?
My Life Story headline at Gulliver’s in Manchester on Thursday 11 December 2025. Their confirmed UK tour dates are:
16 November – Minehead, Shiiine On Weekender (Butlins)
5 December – London, Dingwalls
6 December – Brighton, Hope & Ruin
11 December – Manchester, Gulliver’s
12 December – Kendal, Brewery Arts Club
image of Jake Shillingford courtesy Ian Davies
