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From the Hip is the third studio album by the English post-punk band Section 25, released in 1984 on Factory Records. The album represents a significant stylistic shift for the Lancashire group, moving away from their earlier guitar-driven sound toward electronic dance music and synth-pop. Produced with assistance from Bernard Sumner of New Order, the record features the prominent use of synthesizers and drum machines, highlighted by the club track "Looking from a Hilltop." It is intended for fans of 1980s alternative dance and electronic music.
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When was Section 25's From the Hip released?
From the Hip was released in 1984. It was the third studio album by the English post-punk band Section 25 and appeared on Factory Records.
How does From the Hip differ from Section 25's earlier music?
The album shifts away from the band's earlier guitar-led post-punk sound toward electronic dance music. That change gives it a more synthetic and rhythm-focused character.
Which record label released From the Hip?
Factory Records released From the Hip. The label was also associated with Manchester acts such as Joy Division and New Order.
Who recorded From the Hip?
The album was recorded by Section 25, a band from Lancashire, England. It belongs to the group's mid-1980s electronic phase rather than its earliest guitar-driven period.
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