Name: Return of the Ranters
Brand: Normil Hawaiians

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utr076

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-11-13

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Standard:20

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828887007628

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

utr076lp

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2015-11-20

828887007611

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Normil Hawaiians

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

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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.

Normil Hawaiians have always operated as a collective of musicians rather than a band per se and for this third album, the group comprised of Guy Smith, Simon Marchant, Alun 'Wilf' Williams, Noel Blanden and Jimmy Miller. Recorded at Dave Anderson's Foel studio in Wales (sonic home of Amon Düül II and Hawkwind) in the Winter of 1985, a time and a place triangulated from political, social and geographical aspects, 'Return Of The Ranters' extended their free experiments in compelling arrhythmia and seemingly organised sound, taking a loose trajectory from their previous albums and earlier, more confrontational approach. This album  marks the first step in a considerable project Upset The Rhythm have in mind to reissue / reappraise the band's other two epic albums 'More Wealth Than Money' and 'What's Going On?' that came out in 1982 and 1984 respectively, which will be accompanied by abundant liner notes, bonus tracks, rehearsal takes, rarities and singles​LP - Limited Gatefold Vinyl.

Return of the Ranters

Music GB