Section 25 - Jams From The Bardo

Fresh from their universally acclaimed Record Store Day reissue of their groundbreaking From The Hip album, Section 25 delve deep into their archives to deliver an incredible collection of improvisations and jams, recorded between 1978 and 1981.

Section 25 - Duette

Ever evolving Section 25 follow up last year’s excellent Always Now 5 LP box set with an exciting new live album – Duette is their 16th full length record.  Now in their 42nd year, Section 25 concluded 2019 by announcing a new phase under the moniker Section 25 Industrial Unit, with the band stripped back to a core duo of founder Vin Cassidy and long-time member Steve Stringer. Embarking on a short run of shows, Vin and Steve recorded their Vienna show last October and the results are issued here. Stuart Ralston has a listen.

Section 25 - Elektra

The eighth studio album from Blackpool's Section 25 lives up to our expectations. Long time Section 25 champion Stuart Ralston has been mulling over the new album for a month now and finally delivers his verdict.

Section 25 - Glasgow Hug And Pint - 2nd April 2018

The word "legends" is used too often in music. Stuart Ralston has no hesitation however in using it to describe Blackpool's Section 25, the Factory Records greats as they grace a Glasgow stage for the first time in six years.

TRACK OF THE DAY : Section 25 - Floating Sun

Floating Sun is the first single from Section 25's forthcoming album Elektra, their first since 2013's Dark Light. Stepping away from the electronic sound that characterised that album, Floating Sun is a dreamy, wistful understated song that burrows its way into your affections almost subconsciously, with Beth's vocals disarming the listener and it leaves us curious as to how the album will play itself out.

Section 25 - Manchester Factory 251 - 29th April 2016

To celebrate the release of their Record Store live album Alfresco, Section 25 set off on a mini tour of Hebden Bridge, Manchester and London. We caught them at their Factory 251 gig on Friday night.

Section 25 - Alfresco

One of the highlights of Record Store Day for us at Even The Stars was the release of a new live album by Factory legends Section 25. Alfresco was released in two formats each limited to 250 copies - one on clear vinyl, the other on black.

Section 25 / Crispy Ambulance / Kevin Hewick - Bury The Met - 25th August 2014

Three Factory stalwarts, reformed, still producing music, joined forces with some special guests, for a stage at Bury's Glaston-bury Festival.  There was no riot this time, but the hardy few that attended were treated to a mix of some of the best of their back catalogues.

Section 25 / Pony And Trap - Leeds Cockpit 3 - 15th June 2013

Section 25 / Pony And Trap

Leeds Cockpit

15th June 2013

Live appearances by Section 25 seem to be getting less frequent.  We crossed The Pennines to catch their mix of tracks from their brilliant 2013 album Dark Light and classic tracks from their Factory days.

Section 25 - Interview With Vinny Cassidy

David Brown interviews Vinny Cassidy - founder member of Section 25. He talks about the past and the future of the band and what making the new album, released on Record Store Day meant to him.

Section 25 - Dark Light - album review

Section 25 - Dark Light (Factory Benelux) 

CD/DL 

Released 25th February 2013

9/10

Anthony H Wilson 2007 - “Those clever bastards from Blackpool” Dark Light is the first Section 25 album of new material since the death of founder member Larry Cassidy.