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Always Now - Post Punk Album
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Always Now

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"Always Now" is the debut studio album by the English post-punk band Section 25, released in 1981 on Factory Records. Produced by Martin Hannett, the record features a dark, minimalist sound heavily reliant on heavy basslines, drum machines, and atmospheric synthesizers. The artwork was designed by Peter Saville, continuing his visual partnership with the Manchester-based independent label. The album is intended for listeners interested in the early 1980s Factory Records roster and the broader UK post-punk movement.

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What kind of music is on Section 25's Always Now?

Always Now is a dark, minimalist post-punk album built around bass, drums, noise, and atmospheric electronics. Section 25 released it on Factory Records in 1981 as the band's debut studio album.

Who produced Always Now?

Martin Hannett produced the album, bringing the same stark studio sensibility associated with several Factory Records releases. The record's catalogue number is FACT 45.

Which songs are on Always Now?

Notable tracks include Friendly Fires, Dirty Disco, and New Horizon. The album was recorded as a trio at Britannia Row Studios in London in January 1981.

How is Always Now connected to New Order?

Section 25 were part of the Factory Records circle and supported New Order at London's Heaven in February 1981. The album's austere electronic post-punk makes that Factory connection especially clear.

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