The Frames have announced details of a 9-track rarities album which is being made available in the US through Overcoat.

Although not out there until later in the month, HMV have struck a deal whereby pre-release import copies will be stocked in its Irish stores from August 1.

The tracks and their origins are:

'Lay Me Down' & 'Headlong' – New versions of the For The Birds favourites

'Rise', 'Tomorrow's Too Long' and 'Sickbeds' – Irish-only B-sides and bonus cuts

'New Partner' – Cover of the Will Oldham/Palace Brothers song which was released on Volta
Sounds as a split-7" with Calexico

'Fitzcaraldo' – Extended ten minute live version

'God Bless Mom' – Re-working of the Dance The Devil album track

'Listen Girl' – Mic Christopher cover

Also upcoming from The Frames on September 12 is 'Fake', the first taster from their new studio album which follows in March/April 2004.