Boxing Hefner - Hefner

The Fidelity Wars - Hefner

this album. On top of which is some brilliant compositions of music, using a brass section , the use of Jack Hayter, who is credited on just about everything that Hefner have ever done, and also a choir. Plus a backing vocalist, on one song "Flake", who goes by the name of Gina Birch, who has an impressive voice. "The Fidlity Wars" kicks off with The hymn for the cigarettes which was released as a single, I haven't a clue of how much of a success it was in the British charts, probably not very high because of all the top class, competition, around nowadays.This one gives an instant taste of both sides to Haymans voice, and backing music that is ...

We Love The City - Hefner

you a hangover,and you just know it's not your agent that will call you in the morning, just your mother asking you to get a haircut and a job. Every Hefner song has its vilain, whether it be Maggie Thatcher or cigarettes, but the Beach Boys harmonies soothe the pain of being an outcast. The moral here is that we are all pawns in the city but at least we don't come from the suburbs, however much it hurts to be anonymous forever. The guitar seems to echo the Velvet Underground, albeit a very humbled one with a Lou Reed that dresses at charity shops and can't get a girl. Hefner are the voice of a lost generation, the boys and girls of the estates, and the ...

We Love The City - Hefner

This album tackles the anxieties of modern life within England's buzzing capital city in a humerous, enjoyable way. Some people may be tempted to compare Hefner to Radiohead, but to that I say there is no comparison. This album is hard-hitting, while mellow at the same time. The title track of the album is a particular favourite of mine, comparing the big city to the suburbs in order to analyse his attempts to win over a woman. Other excellent tracks are Good Fruit and She Can't Sleep No More, the former being a calm, mellow song with the latter being more upbeat but still great to listen to. 'We Love The City' is a great album, and I'd go ...