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(1995 – 2002)
There have been at least two artists who have operated under the name of Hefner in the UK in recent years.
1. Hefner were a British indie pop and “urban folk” band fronted by Darren Hayman. They were active from about 1996 until 2002; since then they have played together only once, for a tribute to the DJ John Peel, who was a strong supporter of theirs.
Hefner began as a live band in 1995. In 1996 Darren Hayman recorded a tape for Sticky Records (named The Devotion Chamber) on which all instruments were played by Darren himself. His friend from art school, Antony Harding, assisted, providing backing vocals.
The band’s first release was in April of 1997 when the 7” single “A Better Friend” was released by Boogle Wonderland. The single featured Antony on drums and John Morrison (from Rhatigan) on bass. Shortly after the release, the record label Too Pure offered a record deal to Darren, who extended the offer to Antony and John.
After a few more singles, Hefner recorded their debut album Breaking God’s Heart. A lo fidelity album primarily recorded in one take, Hayman has declared that this album is the one he is least interested in listening to, due to its unrealized potential.
The Fidelity Wars would be their next record (with the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Jack Hayter playing on some tracks, who would later join the band properly); a darker collection of songs.
1. Hefner were a British indie pop and “urban folk” band fronted by Darren Hayman. They were active from about 1996 until 2002; since then they have played together only once, for a tribute to the DJ John Peel, who was a strong supporter of theirs.
Hefner began as a live band in 1995. In 1996 Darren Hayman recorded a tape for Sticky Records (named The Devotion Chamber) on which all instruments were played by Darren himself. His friend from art school, Antony Harding, assisted, providing backing vocals.
The band’s first release was in April of 1997 when the 7” single “A Better Friend” was released by Boogle Wonderland. The single featured Antony on drums and John Morrison (from Rhatigan) on bass. Shortly after the release, the record label Too Pure offered a record deal to Darren, who extended the offer to Antony and John.
After a few more singles, Hefner recorded their debut album Breaking God’s Heart. A lo fidelity album primarily recorded in one take, Hayman has declared that this album is the one he is least interested in listening to, due to its unrealized potential.
The Fidelity Wars would be their next record (with the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Jack Hayter playing on some tracks, who would later join the band properly); a darker collection of songs.
Videos
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Hefner - Good Fruit
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Hefner - The Weight of the Stars
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hefner - the hymn for the cigarettes
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Hefner - Hello Kitten
Top Albums
Top Tracks
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The Hymn for the Cigarettes
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I Took Her Love For Granted
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The Hymn For The Alcohol
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The Sad Witch
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I Love Only You
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Don't Flake Out on Me
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Painting and Kissing
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The Sweetness Lies Within
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May God Protect Your Home
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Hello Kitten
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Good Fruit
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Love Will Destroy Us in the End
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The Greedy Ugly People
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I Stole a Bride
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The Day That Thatcher Dies
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Shoutbox
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MangoBongo wrote:
I like both Hefners.
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ifeariainlee wrote:
You should stick around
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ifeariainlee wrote:
Too see me hit the ground
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ifeariainlee wrote:
Its such a pretty sound
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panicz-brunski wrote:
seems like I'm one of the few people around here for whom hefner = lee jones
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tinyfolk wrote:
fuck the radio edit!
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kazey wrote:
anyone go to darren hayman at pop montreal? http://www.panicmanual.com/2008/10/06/concert-review-darren-hayman-pop-montreal-oct-4-le-gymnase/
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AgentZero wrote:
Roll on Sunday.
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[deleted-user]
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any more of the Hefner that did Level Green?
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camaleoa wrote:
Darren was made to be quoted.
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allremovables wrote:
jackiesixty: I love the album version for its f-words. It makes it so much more emphatic, the surprise of it the first time makes it more memorable: such a crude word when he's so happy, it's perfectly appropriate to the song.
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jackiesixty wrote:
radio edit of love will destroy us >>>>>> album version. say no to gratuitous use of the f word! (when I never ever speak it)
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pedross wrote:
When the Angels Play Their Drum Machines is amazing.² this band is fucking great *was
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denAlain wrote:
I don't want to get laid, I just want to be held ... their lyrics are cool as fuck!
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davidmcnamee wrote:
i'm looking to get a ticket for the luminaire gig - if anyone has one for sale then message me!
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SketchySteve wrote:
Beautifal, neurotic wonderful indy. I just love Hefner, easly my favourite band!
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SMiTTYcent wrote:
waking up to you is, perhaps, my new most favorite song of all time.
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Mala-Insana wrote:
ithoughtshewasperfectbutthatracistjokejustmadeitallbittersweet!
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themartialarts wrote:
If she reads Daily Mail, I will leave her!
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InflatableMoron wrote:
It's good to know the rest of you can't stop listening to Hello Kitten either.
Events
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Dec
11
Primavera Club 2008 Madrid
Varios (Joy Eslava, El Sol, Nasti), Madrid, Spain
22 shouts
| 218 attendees
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Recent Activity
- meep34, atomsk2000, elemore and 3 other people added Hefner to their libraries. yesterday afternoon
- soydani connected Hefner to the group SD CHOICE. Wednesday evening
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- jissa tagged Hefner with ‘interesting’. Wednesday afternoon
- oo-totoro, angryyoung, satu-maarit and 12 other people added Hefner to their libraries. Wednesday morning
- karlsbeer tagged Hefner with indie, indie rock and rock. last week
- rgiddings79, piscescancer, futureRnRdoctor and 5 other people added Hefner to their libraries. last week
- stream98 tagged Hefner with ‘downtempo’. last week
- chriS2491 tagged Hefner with ‘indie’. last week
- tinyrider, cacodocarallo, Hegemonyorbust and 14 other people added Hefner to their libraries. 13 days ago
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