Name: More Wealth Than Money
Brand: Normil Hawaiians

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

UTR096R


Colour

White

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Discogs ID

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl..

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

828887009639


Total Cap

White LPx2

Artist

Normil Hawaiians

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Upset The Rhythm

Originally formed in 1979 in Orpington, Greater London, England, UK, *Normil Hawaiians* is a band known for their ever-changing collective and unique sound. Led by guitarist/vocalist Guy Smith, the band has had two distinct periods with different members and contributors.

During their first period from 1979-1981, *Normil Hawaiians* featured a diverse lineup including Jim/James Lusted on guitar and vocals, Janet Armstrong on vocals, Kev/Kevin Armstrong on guitar, Colin Donaldson on bass, Chris Westerman on drums, Nick Rose on bass, Sue Leeves and Sarah Harley as backing vocalists. The Famous Delfonso played saxophone while Roger Smith contributed violin. Brian Kealy handled the drums while Stephen Berlin (Bertie) provided vocals.

In their second period from 1981-1986, the band underwent further changes with Simon Marchant joining as guitarist along with Cliff McLenehan on bass and Noel Blanden taking over the drums. Mark Tyler added his expertise with the string synth while Dave Anderson and Alun 'Wilf' Williams both played bass.

Upset The Rhythm is a live music promoter and record label based in London, UK. They are known for their dedication to showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing artists from various genres. With a focus on supporting independent musicians, Upset The Rhythm has built a reputation for curating exciting and diverse lineups at their live events. As a record label, they have released albums by some of the most influential and forward-thinking artists in the industry. Their commitment to promoting unique voices in music has made them an authoritative presence in the e-commerce world.

Upset The Rhythm reissue the re-mastered version of 1982's More Wealth Than Money alongside a further full-length collection of demos and unreleased tracks from the album's overlooked corners. Both formats come with a booklet contextualizing the release, full of anecdotes and photos from all band members. It is truly a thing of beauty! More Wealth Than Money proved a vastly ambitious debut album, sprawling across four sides of vinyl in a way that still feels truly expansive, brave, cinematic even. From the plaintive pastoralism of British Warm to the transcendental vistas of Other Ways Of Knowing, the album constantly surprises with its ringing trails of guitar, motorik pulse and synth rambles. From the striving incursion of Sally IV to the softly spoken disbelief of Yellow Rain the album is nothing short of a waking dream. Guy Smith’s vocal floats through the album in a haunting manner, at times heartfelt at others overcome. He’s on a quest to his own celestial city and we can stay for the whole journey if we only listen. The album goes from progressive rock, via industrial folk to freaky art-punk whilst sounding delightfully coherent.

More Wealth Than Money

Music GB