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Hella deluxe

Posted by Loren on July 25, 2023

Hella deluxe
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Originally released in 2002 by 5 Rue Christine, 5RC/Kill Rock Stars is preparing a deluxe reissue of Hold Your Horse Is by Hella. The new deluxe edition is fully remastered and includes a 3-song demo. It will release as a physical LP + 7" on Sept. 1 and is available digitally now.
The band initially formed as a 4-piece in high school, eventually shifting to a 2-piece lineup. The band went on hiatus in 2008 and returned in 2011 with Tiger. Check out some SPB archival reviews.

 

 

Tracklisting:

  1. The D.Elkan
  2. Biblical Violence
  3. Been A Long Time Cousin
  4. Republic of Rough and Ready
  5. 1-800-Ghost-Dance
  6. Brown Metal
  7. Cafeteria Bananas
  8. City Folk Sitting, Sitting
  9. Better Get a Broom!
  10. The Republic of Rough and Ready (Demo)
  11. Biblical Violence (Demo)
  12. City Folk Sitting Sitting (Demo)
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