Name: The Smell Of Our Own – 20th Anniversary Edition
Brand: The Hidden Cameras

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RT0394LPX

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r26672783]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Bonus Demos and Live Recordings

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

191402039405

Total Cap

Yellow LPx2

Artist

The Hidden Cameras

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Rough Trade

Rough Trade is a multinational label that was started by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record-shop. It quickly grew into an independent label and distributor, collaborating with notable labels such as 4AD, Factory Records, and One Little Indian. The label's catalogue numbering system for singles/EPs included prefixes like RT### and RTT###CD for different formats. Albums were numbered sequentially as ROUGH### with extensions for different formats.In the early 1990s, Rough Trade faced financial difficulties after expanding into the US market. The US branch was shut down and the German branch ended up in the Zomba Music Group. One Little Indian provided financing and took over the label in the UK, retaining ownership of key releases like A.R. Kane albums. Geoff Travis eventually regained control of Rough Trade around 1999–2000 and re-launched it alongside Tugboat Records.

The Hidden Cameras are a Canadian indie pop band known for their unique blend of catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. With their infectious energy and captivating live performances, they have gained a dedicated fan base around the world. Led by frontman Joel Gibb, the band has released several critically acclaimed albums that showcase their talent for crafting memorable songs. From intimate acoustic ballads to upbeat anthems, The Hidden Cameras continue to push boundaries and create music that resonates with listeners.
Formed in Toronto in 2001, The Hidden Cameras quickly made a name for themselves in the indie music scene with their distinctive sound and provocative themes. Their music often explores topics such as sexuality, religion, and politics, offering a fresh perspective on these subjects through clever songwriting and powerful vocals.
Over the years, The Hidden Cameras have toured extensively and shared stages with renowned artists from all genres. Their live shows are known for their high-energy performances and inclusive atmosphere, creating an unforgettable experience for fans of all backgrounds.

The Hidden Cameras&nbsp;in collaboration with Rough Trade Records, announce a 20th&nbsp;anniversary expanded deluxe reissue of their majestic debut album The Smell of Our Own. A deluxe vinyl edition will be pressed as a 2 x LP edition on Yellow vinyl and featuring bonus demos and live session recordings.

The Hidden Cameras burst onto the Toronto music scene in the early 2000’s boasting an irresistible combination of pop and queer sensibilities. Playing self-proclaimed ‘Gay Church Folk Music’ a new genre of their own making and songs ranging from haunted, aching ballads to foot-stomping anthems, the band’s outrageous stage shows packed such disparate venues as sweaty dance bars, art museums, working porn cinemas as well as many churches. Fronted by lead singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the ensemble continues its musical provocations to this day, with Berlin now as its centre of gravity.

The Hidden Cameras had yet to release a note of commercially available music when, in early 2002, they became among the most discussed and celebrated unsigned bands in the history of their native Toronto. By the close of the year, they had been the subject of uncommonly sensational features in The Globe and Mail (Canada’s national newspaper) as well as in every daily and weekly in Toronto. The reasons for the reckless enthusiasm of these usually cautious journals was simple: revelatory live performances that attacked and transcended the staid, dispassionate traditions of rock nightclub culture; and the songs of band front-man and mastermind Joel Gibb, a talent of uncommon melodic and poetic gifts. The Smell of Our Own, The Hidden Cameras debut album was originally released in April 2003 on Rough Trade to tremendous critical acclaim.

The Smell Of Our Own – 20th Anniversary Edition

Music GB