Section 25
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| Origin | Blackpool, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, alternative dance, electronic, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1977–1988, 2001–present |
| Labels | Factory, LTM, Factory Benelux |
| Website | section25 |
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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.
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. Denton was briefly replaced by Duncan Jowitt, who was in turn 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 Section 25 and other 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.
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