Following the release of Nature + Degree reveiws are starting to hit the web. We particularly like the review by Paul Pledger writing for AllGigs.co.uk Read the full review here

Rated 4.5/5

LTM are pleased to present the sixth studio album from cult Factory Records group Section 25, titled Nature + Degree.

After a decade apart Section 25 decided to regroup, releasing acclaimed album Part-Primitiv in 2007, and playing a string of powerful live shows across Europe, several with guest Peter Hook.

Nature + Degree is their sixth studio album, self-produced in April 2009 and featuring new members Stuart Hill and Steve Stringer. Larry and Vin are also joined by Beth Cassidy, whose vocal pâleur recalls that of her late mother Jenny on From the Hip and Love & Hate. Stand-out tracks include Singularity, One Way Or Another, 40 Days and Saddled With Something.

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Communicants DVD, Cat No LTMDVD 2496 Out Now!

A 70 minute live DVD of SXXV concert footage,bonus interview material and backstage shots of the band during their 2006/07 European shows. Available at Amazon

A Factory Night (Once Again)

The memorable live event staged at Plan K in Brussels on 15 December 2007 featuring live performances by Section 25, Crispy Ambulance, The Names, Kevin Hewick and Peter Hook. Cat No. LTMDVD 2519 available at Amazon

Dirty Disco (Best Of)

Featuring tracks from all albums, Featured producers include Martin Hannett, Bernard Sumner, Donald Johnson and Ian Curtis. Booklet includes archive images and an SXXV appreciation by John Robb. 15 tracks, 67 mins. Cat No. LTMCD 2515 Available at Amazon

Part Primitiv Studio Album Out Now!

Sections latest studio album combines raw post-punk power and retro-futurist electro moves, released in 2007 it features 13 tracks. Cat No. LTMCD 2500 Available at Amazon

Factory Records: Communications 1978-92 (Box Set)

A Four disc box set released in January 2009. Sleeve notes by Paul Morley, artwork by Peter Saville and 100+ words on each track by LTM’s James Nice. Section 25 tracks included are Girls Don’t Count, Dirty Disco and Looking From A Hilltop. Available at Amazon

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The Band are currently working on their 6th studio album at West Orange Studios. It is planned that this will be released June 2009 on LTM Recordings-title and catalogue number to follow. It is very much a joint effort between original band members Vin and Larry Cassidy and new boys Stuart Hill and Steve Stringer. An exciting new addition to the bands sound will be some great vocal contributions from Larrys daughter Bethany on several of the tracks. The new material is a blending of the electronica and the excursions into the fuller rock approach-sources from the S25 camp report a return to FTH form.

After the unexpected departure from the ranks of Section 25 of Roger Wikeley in late 2008 it is a pleasure to report that Stuart Hill the original front of house sound engineer has stepped into and ably filled the vacant bassists shoes left by Roger. Steve (great name for a guitarist) Stringer,was originally drafted in for keyboard and bass duties on the Peter Hook/Section 25 European Tour of Nov 2008,he is a bloody good guitar player-nuff said.

It is with great regret that we have to report the untimely death of Frederic Edward Smith. Eddie was the bands original roadie/driver and mentor. It was Eddie who suggested Section 25 as our name and he will be sadly missed. Eddie or Fes to his friends was a great musician and original songwriter of prolific output, originally a solo performer he lately gigged with his musical partner ‘Speedy Dave’. Eddie was only 60 when he died and although he had more than his share of health problems through his life he bore these with steadfastness and always had a wry smile about his face. His gruff one liners were legendary. Eddie you were one of a kind and you will be missed old friend.