Section 25 Release 8th Studio Album - Elektra

Section 25 are back with a brand new studio album titled 'Elektra'. This is band's 8th studio album and somehow leads back to the Section 25 old work of tracks recorded in one take and plenty of improvisation. The album is released via Austrian label Klang Galerie on CD and all major download platforms. The CD includes an 8 page booklet called 'Section X Section'. This has a foreword by John Robb and contributions / observations from band members past and present.

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Section 25's 30th Anniversary Edition of From The Hip Announced for 2014

In 2014 Factory Benelux will mark the 30th anniversary of classic Section 25 album 'From The Hip' with an expanded double disc CD edition housed in a deluxe 6 panel digi pack. The bonus disc will feature several original album demos from 1983 as well as their BBC radio session (David Jensen) from 1984, along with remixes and a new group recording of Reflection. Reflection will also appear as a limited edition 7" single (500 copies only, 7 FBN 53) for Record Store Day in April 2014. 

As well as the original Fact 90 artwork by Peter Saville and Trevor Key, the anniversary edition will come with a 12 page booklet including unseen photos, and text by Jon Savage, Vin Cassidy and others. 

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Factory Benelux Announces the Reissue of Section 25's Love and Hate Album

Factory Benelux presents a newly remastered edition of 'Love & Hate' - the fourth studio album by Section 25, originally issued by Factory Records in 1988. Recorded in 1986 by Larry and Jenny Cassidy after the original group splintered, the self-produced album explores both electronic and acoustic terrain. The 7 bonus tracks include both remixes of Bad News Week by Bernard Sumner of New Order, released as a Factory maxi single. Factory Benelux single Crazy Wisdom also features (produced by Sumner with Donald Johnson of A Certain Ratio), along with several previously unreleased demo tracks and remixes. The album will be out on May 20th.

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Section 25 Announce a New Album for February 2013

Section 25 have announced the release of a brand new album on the recently revived Factory Benelux label. The album will be entitled "Dark Light" and it will be available on CD and as a download. The sleeve artwork for this new (FBN 145) will be provided by Peter Saville. The album is due on February 25th 2013.

Factory Dance Series Continue with 'Factory. Dance 02'

Strut records will release the second album in the ‘Fac. Dance’ series bringing together sought after 12” versions and rarities from Manchester’s revered Factory Records imprint. Revisiting the peerless studio work of Martin Hannett, Be Music and ACR drummer Donald Johnson, among others, Fac. Dance 02 fleshes out Factory’s varied early forays into dance territory, widening the spectrum yet further from Volume One. The CD and LP packages feature detailed track notes by Factory biographer James Nice, together with rare photos and they are officially out on September 17th. 

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Section 25 to Reissue 'From The Hip' on Vinyl

Factory Records Ltd present a brand new vinyl edition of 'From The Hip' by Section 25, originally issued in the summer of 1984. The album was produced by Bernard Sumner of New Order an it marked band's  bold step toward the mainstream, combining smooth synthpop with seamless electro beats. Digitally re-mastered, this deluxe double vinyl edition features the original FACT 90 album plus a bonus 12” 45 rpm single coupling two versions of seminal single "Looking From A Hilltop". The album will be out on May 28, 2012. 

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Section 25 Art Exibition

As part of the’2011 Blackpool Art Fair’ at The Grundy Art Gallery Blackpool.The Grundy will be featuring a special' foyer'exhibition of Section 25’s back catalogue including album artwork by Peter Saville,band memorabilia and a history of the band from early days up to the present.The show will also include a tribute to the art of Larry Cassidy, a founder member of the band who sadly passed away in 2010.The exhibiton will run from 19/11/11 until 14/01/12. 

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Best of 2011- The Singles List

Another great year is coming to an end. Here are the highlights from our monthly round ups and the year-end list with Top 30 official single releases. The album list coming up next week!

01. Austra - Spellwork
02. The Horrors - Still Life
03. The Ropes - Lack of Technology Made Me a Killer
04. PJ Harvey - The Glorious Land/ On Battleship Hill
05. Duran Duran - Girl Panic
06. Twin Shadow - Changes
07. Still Corners - Cuckoo
08. Section 25 - Colour, Movement, Sex & Violence
09. Brett Anderson - Brittle Heart
10. A Terrible Splendour - Slaves To The City

Instant Hit: Section 25- Je Veux Ton Amour

Thirty years ago Section 25 released their third single "Je Veux Ton Amour", a french version of the track "Friendly Fires" which appeared on their debut album Always Now. "One True Path" appeared on a flipside, and for this release it was translated in Hawaiian becoming "Oyo Achel Ada". It was produced by Martin Hannett and released through Factory Benelux. 

Section 25-Invicta

Section 25 have released a new EP entitled 'Invicta'. This is the first new material from the band since the passing of Larry Cassidy in February 2010 and sees Larry’s daughter, Beth Cassidy, take over on vocals. "Invicta" is a four track EP, released by Haçienda Records and features two new tracks, 'Colour, Movement, Sex And Violence' and 'Inner Drive' with a additional remix of each track.

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Instant Hit: Section 25- Crazy Wisdom

Section 25 released the brilliant EP 'Crazy Wisdom' in 1985. This 12" record included three songs, the title track "Crazy Wisdom" as well as the electro remake of "Dirty Disco", both produced by Be Music/DoJo team. The record was originally released by Factory Benelux (FBN 45) and it was also featured on 'Section 25 – From The Hip - In The Flesh: Live In America 1985'.

Section 25- Retrofit

LTM are delighted to present the seventh studio album from cult Factory Records group Section 25, titled 'Retrofit'. The album was recorded before the untimely death of Larry Cassidy in February 2010, and sees the group revisit 10 key tracks from their estimable back catalogue, remade and remodelled using new technology, and closing with a compelling remix of "Looking From A Hilltop" by New Order member Stephen Morris. The album is going be released on September 13, 2010. Visit the official page for additional info.

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