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RRS 156LP
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Never-before-heard unreleased junkshop glam gold dust from the genre's No.1 band. Portsmouth's Hector are widely regarded as the very best of the junkshop glam rock bands introduced to us in the early 2000s by the RPM's Lipsmackin 70's CD series. Recently discovered archive analog tape recordings found in the attic of front man Phil Brown form this unique LP. The band's original DJM singles together with "Demolition", an unreleased third single, join forces with outtakes, demos, live and rehearsal recordings to make this release an unmissable opportunity for glam rock fans worldwide to hear more from the band whose anthem "Wired Up" has been adopted as a battle cry by a new audience of fans with books, fanzines, radio shows and club nights proudly named after it. Hector's "Wired Up" was released in 1973. It had all the ingredients of a hit single. It should have topped the charts and launched a spectacular career for the band. In a fair world, the name Hector would be mentioned alongside bands like Sweet and Slade. Unfortunately, timing and luck weren't on their side. The product was there, the press coverage was there, the Radio 1 airplay (which was everything back then) wasn't and the kids that did hear it must have been deaf, dumb and blind. The plug was finally pulled in 1975 after their second single "Bye Bye Bad Days", another poky punch of proto punk dressed up in a velvet glove, also failed to become a heavy-hitter. Demolition (The Wired Up World Of Hector) is not a phoenix from the ashes. It is Pompey* from Pompeii. Tunes from the ruins. Glamor in amber; perfectly preserved. A second chance to make a first impression. Assembled by Lorenzo from Giuda in full cooperation with the band. Assembled by Lorenzo from Giuda in full cooperation with the band. Liner notes by Tim Orchard. Remastered by Danilo at UFO-HiFi studios. Gatefold sleeve; includes double-sided poster.
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RADCD 005CD
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Never-before-heard unreleased junkshop glam gold dust from the genre's No.1 band. Portsmouth's Hector are widely regarded as the very best of the junkshop glam rock bands introduced to us in the early 2000s by the RPM's Lipsmackin 70's CD series. Recently discovered archive analog tape recordings found in the attic of front man Phil Brown form this unique LP. The band's original DJM singles together with "Demolition", an unreleased third single, join forces with outtakes, demos, live and rehearsal recordings to make this release an unmissable opportunity for glam rock fans worldwide to hear more from the band whose anthem "Wired Up" has been adopted as a battle cry by a new audience of fans with books, fanzines, radio shows and club nights proudly named after it. Hector's "Wired Up" was released in 1973. It had all the ingredients of a hit single. It should have topped the charts and launched a spectacular career for the band. In a fair world, the name Hector would be mentioned alongside bands like Sweet and Slade. Unfortunately, timing and luck weren't on their side. The product was there, the press coverage was there, the Radio 1 airplay (which was everything back then) wasn't and the kids that did hear it must have been deaf, dumb and blind. The plug was finally pulled in 1975 after their second single "Bye Bye Bad Days", another poky punch of proto punk dressed up in a velvet glove, also failed to become a heavy-hitter. Demolition (The Wired Up World Of Hector) is not a phoenix from the ashes. It is Pompey* from Pompeii. Tunes from the ruins. Glamor in amber; perfectly preserved. A second chance to make a first impression. Assembled by Lorenzo from Giuda in full cooperation with the band. Liner notes by Tim Orchard. Remastered by Danilo at UFO-HiFi studios. Obi strip.
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MOBILEE 104EP
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Mobilee releases The Hand of Hec. The title-track dominates the A-side with a single interval beat garnished in tambourine strikes collecting upbeat melodies, voice samples and various noise elements along its seven-minute journey. "King of the Yard" incorporates multitudes of funky sounds, samples, vocals and other quirky gadgets. Fast-paced and sensational, this track is home to the long-lost jitterbugs. "Start Stop Dream" is a relaxing lullaby that cradles the comedown with tame beats under a calm sky of shooting lasers.
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MOBILEE 079EP
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Effortlessly balancing a will to experiment with an unwavering commitment to the founding spirit of house, Hector is one of electronic music's most exciting DJs and producers. With an impressive selection of high profile releases to his name on labels such as 8bit, Tsuba and 2020 Vision, Hector's release on Mobilee shows he's still got a lot to give. These three tracks have the acute ability to create their own moment for the night.
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PHONICA 004EP
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Phonica Records presents the second platter from Hector, complete with two outstanding remixes from SIS and Alex Picone. "Orale" is a slow burner of a track, starting off with a smooth, chuggy groove, a pulsating bass line and carefully-placed vocal snippets. A tantalizingly long breakdown later, we're treated to a killer drop and then ushered into about 7 minutes of dancefloor nirvana. Simple as that.
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MOBILEE 052EP
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Hector is one of the most exciting young producers on the planet, nodding to house music's past while embracing its future. On "Got Fringe?," Hector trades in a slower house tempo for a thumping kick-drum, and ping-pong sounds for bongos and congas. "Taking Me For A Ride?" features vocals trailed by melodies and spacey effects. Reverbed snippets battle for attention in an apex of pure psychedelia, taking you on quite a ride, indeed.
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