Necktie Second was released on Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label in May 1994. This will be the first time the album will be available on vinyl, expanded to include two studio outtakes and five newly recorded stripped-down renditions of fan favorites.
Brendan O'Brien produced and mixed the original titles and studio outtakes, which were mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering directly from the original 1/2” tapes.
Necktie Second received mountains of press and charted at radio upon its release. The year-and-a-half-long touring cycle behind the album included many highlights, including Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit, an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, and three months opening for Tom Petty.
New generations of fans continue to discover the album’s hit single “If You Don’t Love Me” thanks to its choice placement in the now-classic comedy Dumb and Dumber.
Now, Droge is returning to the fold after being sidelined for years with chronic fatigue. His forthcoming LP, Fade Away Blue, is slated for release in 2025.

Tracklist
01 If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself)
02 Northern Bound Train
03 Straylin Street
04 Fourth of July
05 Faith In You
06 Two Steppin’ Monkey
07 Sunspot Stopwatch
08 Hardest Thing to Do
09 So I am Over You
10 Dog on a Chain
11 Hampton In Room 306
BONUS TRACKS:
12 Time Moves Slow [Studio Outtake]
13 Hard Morning [Studio Outtake]
14 Straylin Street [2025 Version]
15 Northern Bound Train [2025 Version]
16 If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Love Myself) [2025 Version]
17 Sunspot Stopwatch [2025 Version]

Tracklist:

If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)
Northern Bound Train
Straylin Street
Fourth of July
Faith in You
Two Steppin' Monkey
Sunspot Stopwatch
Hardest Thing to Do
So I Am Over You
Dog on a Chain
Hampton in Room 306
Time Moves Slow [Studio Outtake]
Hard Morning [Studio Outtake]
Straylin Street [2025 Version]
Northern Bound Train [2025 Version]
If You Don't Love Me (I'll Love Myself) [2025 Version]
Sunspot Stopwatch [2025 Version]

UPC: 981715917947
Label: Tasty Sounds
Release Date: 4.12.25
Format: Vinyl Record

Pete Droge - Necktie Second Deluxe [RSD]