Ex Norwegian returns to arc the story of their creative breakout years with On The Sidelines: The Albums 2015-2017, a newly remastered treasure pack brimming with unreleased gems, studio artifacts and glossy pop lore. Housed in a deluxe 12‑page booklet with essays, photography, and Mojo-caliber narration by Dan Daniels, this is more than mere reissue—it’s a time machine with flair.

“We didn’t just remaster the tracks, we re‑imagined how they tell our story,” explains Roger. “All the little bits behind the songs, the snapshots, the lyric evolution—it’s all here, loud, proud and polished.”

An excellent review comes from Canada-based rock journalist Dmitry M. Epstein’s blog, DMME.net, and the band is excited to receive such positive feedback about their music. According to the review, Ex Norwegian’s consistent sound and songwriting quality are the highlights of the album. The opening track, “It’s A Game,” is praised for being a key to understanding approach to a song, while the ability to create original music that can stand alongside brilliantly reimagined covers is also noted.

The review also commends how the dark ‘middle’ album, Glazer/Hazerr, captures more of the bands concert feel in the studio. The album’s boisterous and pessimistic “Life” is highlighted as a standout track, along with the trip-hoppy “Father Goose” and the alluring “Modern Art Brigade.” The review concludes by mentioning the album’s disjointed but forward-looking flow, with its goal of pinpointing things in flux en route to the future.

If you want to experience the magic for yourself, order your copy of the On The Sidelines compilation today. This compilation includes three albums, Pure Gold, Glazer/Hazerr, and Tekstet (Subtitled), all from 2015-2017. It’s the perfect introduction to hear our unique sound! Don’t just take our word for it – check out the full review.