One of the very early entries of this blog (back in 07) was written on a then semi-popular disco-revival band called Hercules and Love Affair. Their first album, which is self-titled, is nothing short of groundbreaking. Using funky instruments like live horns, backing vocals, and clavinets the band creates attractive disco arrangements with a modern twist. I saw them play back in 08 but then they practically disappeared and haven't released any new material for the past two years.
Luckily though, they have not broken up and are actually planning on releasing a new album at the end of January. However, the real question now is how this next album will turn out without help from Antony & the Johnsons front-man: Antony Heagarty. The band's debut enlisted Heagarty and his angelic voice on five of the record's key tracks and there doesn't seem to be any rumblings that he sang on Herc's sophomore recording.
The track "Blind" is the band's biggest hit so far and was one of the five songs Heagarty sang on. These guys seem fully capable of pulling their own weight without Heagarty but still a little part of me is praying that he will make at least a short cameo. On the first record, apart from Heagarty, lead vocals are sung by the seductive Kim Ann Foxman who has a super-sexy voice an electric stage presence. Whatever happens though, I'm extremely excited about their return. A full review is pending upon album's release. Anyone who finds a torrent should contact me immediately :)
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