Section 25 is an English post-punk and electronic band, best known for the single "Looking From A Hilltop", with two different music videos, and their association with iconic Manchester record label Factory Records.
History
Early recordings 1977 – 1982 (Always Now to Key of Dreams)
Section 25 formed in Poulton-le-Fylde near Blackpool, Lancashire in November 1977. Initially the band was a duo, consisting of brothers Larry Cassidy (bass, vocals) and Vincent Cassidy (drums). In June 1978 they made their live debut with Phil Denton on guitar, who was replaced in November by Paul Wiggin. June 1979 saw the Cassidy brothers promote a charity gig in aid of International Year of the Child at Blackpool Imperial Hotel, featuring several local bands as well as Joy Division and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. As a result, Section 25 were invited to play at the Russell Club in Manchester, and joined Factory Records.
Their debut 7", "Girls Don't Count", was released in July 1980 on Factory Records, produced by Ian Curtis and Rob Gretton of Joy Division. All Section 25 releases would be released through either Factory Records (until the demise of that label), or sister imprint Factory Benelux. Their debut LP, Always Now, appeared in 1981 and was produced by Martin Hannett at Britannia Row studio. The pochette sleeve was among the most expensive and elaborate in the label's history (designed by Peter Saville) utilising an exclusive 'marble' effect design printed on the inner jacket and a fold-out cover that resembled a match-book similar to the cover used by Cabaret Voltaire for their 2x45 album.
Friendly Fires are an English band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. Their self-titled debut album was released on 1 September 2008 and was announced as one of the shortlisted twelve for the 2009 Mercury Prize on 21 July 2009.
History
Friendly Fires met at St Albans School. At age 13, in Year 8/9 (the second or third year), the members formed their first band, a post-hardcore outfit called First Day Back, covering songs by Green Day and other rock-like artists, which existed until they began university. During this time lead singer Ed Macfarlane released his own music (under his own name) through the electronica label Skam, and Precinct Recordings. Upon leaving university they formed a new band inspired by dance music, "lush shoegaze melodies", and classic pop songwriting. The name Friendly Fires originates from the opening track of the Section 25 LP Always Now. The band considers German techno label Kompakt, Carl Craig and Prince to be their greatest influences.
Friendly Fires is the debut album from British band Friendly Fires. It was released in the UK on 1 September 2008 where it reached a peak of number 21 on the UK Albums Chart. All tracks were produced by Ed Macfarlane apart from the first track, "Jump in the Pool", which was produced by Paul Epworth. The album was re-released on 31 August 2009 with the addition of five highly sought after remixes of the album's original tracks, plus three new tracks: "Bored of Each Other", "Relationships" and "Kiss of Life", the latter of which was also produced by Paul Epworth.
Reception
Friendly Fires originally debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 38 on 13 September 2008. The following week, the album fell to number 88, before falling out of the Top 100 the week after. The album re-entered the Top 100 on two occasions, firstly at number 75 on 1 November 2008 and then again at number 95 on 21 December 2008, where it remained within the Top 100 for four consecutive weeks.
On 16 May 2009, the album re-entered the Top 100 once more at number 89, where it slowly began to climb the chart, eventually reaching number 37 on 6 June 2009. The album then slowly fell, before climbing to number 36 on 1 August 2009, weeks before the re-release of the album, due to being short-listed for the Mercury Prize of 2009.
Friendly Fires - Heaven Let Me In (Official Video)
Friendly Fires - Heaven Let Me In (Official Video)
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published: 20 Nov 2018
Friendly Fires - 'Skeleton Boy'
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published: 19 Jan 2009
Friendly Fires - 'Jump In The Pool'
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Music video for the new single 'Jump In The Pool' directed by Price James, released 1st September.
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published: 14 Aug 2008
Friendly Fires - Hurting
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published: 15 Jun 2011
Friendly Fires - 'Kiss Of Life'
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Friendly Fires unleash this vibrant video for their latest single "Kiss Of Life". Released as a single by XL Recordings on 31st August 2009.
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published: 24 Jul 2009
TITD- FIGHTING FRIENDLY FIRES (FRENEMIES)
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Friendly Fires - Paris
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Friendly Fires - Heaven Let Me In (Official Video)
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Video for 'Skeleton Boy' by Friendly Fires. Released on Monday 2nd March 2009 on XL Recordings.
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Friendly Fires – Love Like Waves
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New album Inflorescent 16.08.2019
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The first video from Pala - http://bit.ly/kQNVKG
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Friendly Fires unleash this vibrant video for their latest single "Kiss Of Life". Released as a ...
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Friendly Fires unleash this vibrant video for their latest single "Kiss Of Life". Released as a single by XL Recordings on 31st August 2009.
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Friendly Fires unleash this vibrant video for their latest single "Kiss Of Life". Released as a single by XL Recordings on 31st August 2009.
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Friendly Fires - Heaven Let Me In (Official Video)
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Video for 'Skeleton Boy' by Friendly Fires. Released on Monday 2nd March 2009 on XL Recordings.
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Friendly Fires unleash this vibrant video for their latest single "Kiss Of Life". Released as a single by XL Recordings on 31st August 2009.
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Section 25 is an English post-punk and electronic band, best known for the single "Looking From A Hilltop", with two different music videos, and their association with iconic Manchester record label Factory Records.
History
Early recordings 1977 – 1982 (Always Now to Key of Dreams)
Section 25 formed in Poulton-le-Fylde near Blackpool, Lancashire in November 1977. Initially the band was a duo, consisting of brothers Larry Cassidy (bass, vocals) and Vincent Cassidy (drums). In June 1978 they made their live debut with Phil Denton on guitar, who was replaced in November by Paul Wiggin. June 1979 saw the Cassidy brothers promote a charity gig in aid of International Year of the Child at Blackpool Imperial Hotel, featuring several local bands as well as Joy Division and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. As a result, Section 25 were invited to play at the Russell Club in Manchester, and joined Factory Records.
Their debut 7", "Girls Don't Count", was released in July 1980 on Factory Records, produced by Ian Curtis and Rob Gretton of Joy Division. All Section 25 releases would be released through either Factory Records (until the demise of that label), or sister imprint Factory Benelux. Their debut LP, Always Now, appeared in 1981 and was produced by Martin Hannett at Britannia Row studio. The pochette sleeve was among the most expensive and elaborate in the label's history (designed by Peter Saville) utilising an exclusive 'marble' effect design printed on the inner jacket and a fold-out cover that resembled a match-book similar to the cover used by Cabaret Voltaire for their 2x45 album.
You can see through the veil, and forget all your cares, throw them, throw them away. . . ooh life's a feeling yeah. . . ooh the body's a feeling yeah. . . emotions come and go even strike you a blow. . . but life life's a feeling yeah. . . ooh life's a feeling yeah. . . a shimmering pattern, the events of one day. . . but it's a luminous feeling yeah, it's a luminous feeling. . . there's plenty of sadness already today so why should we make any more? . . . . ooh life's a feeling yeah. . . the future is uncertain for us all just now why make things worse? why make things