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Hefner
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(1995 – 2002)
There have been at least two artists who have operated under the name of Hefner in the UK in recent years.
1. Hefner were a British indie pop and “urban folk” band fronted by Darren Hayman. They were active from about 1996 until 2002; since then they have played together only once, for a tribute to the DJ John Peel, who was a strong supporter of theirs.
Hefner began as a live band in 1995. In 1996 Darren Hayman recorded a tape for Sticky Records (named The Devotion Chamber) on which all instruments were played by Darren himself. His friend from art school, Antony Harding, assisted, providing backing vocals.
The band’s first release was in April of 1997 when the 7” single “A Better Friend” was released by Boogle Wonderland. The single featured Antony on drums and John Morrison (from Rhatigan) on bass. Shortly after the release, the record label Too Pure offered a record deal to Darren, who extended the offer to Antony and John.
After a few more singles, Hefner recorded their debut album Breaking God’s Heart. A lo fidelity album primarily recorded in one take, Hayman has declared that this album is the one he is least interested in listening to, due to its unrealized potential.
The Fidelity Wars would be their next record (with the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Jack Hayter playing on some tracks, who would later join the band properly); a darker collection of songs.
1. Hefner were a British indie pop and “urban folk” band fronted by Darren Hayman. They were active from about 1996 until 2002; since then they have played together only once, for a tribute to the DJ John Peel, who was a strong supporter of theirs.
Hefner began as a live band in 1995. In 1996 Darren Hayman recorded a tape for Sticky Records (named The Devotion Chamber) on which all instruments were played by Darren himself. His friend from art school, Antony Harding, assisted, providing backing vocals.
The band’s first release was in April of 1997 when the 7” single “A Better Friend” was released by Boogle Wonderland. The single featured Antony on drums and John Morrison (from Rhatigan) on bass. Shortly after the release, the record label Too Pure offered a record deal to Darren, who extended the offer to Antony and John.
After a few more singles, Hefner recorded their debut album Breaking God’s Heart. A lo fidelity album primarily recorded in one take, Hayman has declared that this album is the one he is least interested in listening to, due to its unrealized potential.
The Fidelity Wars would be their next record (with the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Jack Hayter playing on some tracks, who would later join the band properly); a darker collection of songs.
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We Love the City
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Boxing Hefner
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I Took Her Love For Granted
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Good Fruit
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Hello Kitten
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May God Protect Your Home
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Shoutbox
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Bcather wrote:
Good stuff!
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Jontybloom1 wrote:
Ex Hefner frontman Darren Hayman Attacked After gig....shocking stuff ....http://www.neonfiller.com/page2.htm#haymanattack
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Oterro wrote:
an extremely good band
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RichKR wrote:
I've listened a lot...but don't like the band......at all.
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filamentnovice wrote:
Love times infinity.
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yyydanyyy wrote:
Got my copies of the Maida Vale CD and We Love The City through the post this morning. Hefner really were the dogs nads.
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GreatDynamo wrote:
DARREN HAYMAN will apear at PEEL FEST in Düsseldorf Germany on Oct 17 http://www.lastfm.de/event/1207737+A+PEEL+FEST
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tfbaxxter wrote:
I recommend anyone interested in buying Hefner albums to do so through the band's official website: www.hefnet.com
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Madameobscure wrote:
<3
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Akis__Dav wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/An+Orange+End check similar artist to hefner!
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RachelAPP wrote:
Check out my Britpop crossword and let me know what you think!
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scotthome wrote:
@ Adamskimatheson, I found 'Lee Jones' Hefner because of the confusion going on here, and I can say I liked his Residue album. But, I'm going to suggest we give the win to the band that is the most unique in their genre. I can pick out a Hefner (Indie Pop) song immediately...Hefner (Trip-Hop) Not so much.. sure its good, but it sounds a lot like everything else there.
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Psychocandy1985 wrote:
Patnoy, I think emusic has a number of Hefner albums to download if you don't mind paying (and you shouldn't!).
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kkkerplunkkk wrote:
Lee Jones? Lee Remick every time mate ;)
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Adamskimatheson wrote:
Personally I would say, as would a few people on this wall, that the Lee Jones Hefner far surpasses the indie pop lot themartalarts (Not that I'm trying to pick a verbal fight but you shouldn't right off something just because it's not to your taste). Also they (he) did sell 85000 copies of the only album they put out which is hardly no one. Apparently I herd on Gillies Peterson recently (in the last few months) the Lee Jones Hefner are putting out another record soon, if anyone knows anything about this I would be very interested in finding out more. Especially if, as this site suggests, he was teaming up with Frazey Ford from the also excellent but very different Be Good Tanyas
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JazzGirlsAround wrote:
love 'em
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themartialarts wrote:
dukon wrote: "lee jones" Yes, that would be the 'Hefner' that no fucker listens to
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pikurusu wrote:
loooove don't stop no war don't stop no cancer it stops my heart <3
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wuuuuz wrote:
men
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CouldNotShould wrote:
i love no one else, i love only you.
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