Lawrence Cassidy was born and bred in Blackpool Lancashire and always kept a local loyalty but his artistic outlook was international and diverse. Educated by the Christian Brothers he originally opted for a career as a lawyer but after one term of a law degree he changed to fine art(sculpture) and gained first class honours. The spark for making music came from his early exposure to Londons punk scene during those university days and the fire it kindled never went out .

He was rightly proud of our bands contributions to the Factory canon and the later work with LTM Recordings. From the attic in my late mothers house on to the four corners of the world over a period of over 30 years my brother and I who were always punks at heart have waged a sonic assault .

My brothers approach to music and art generally was a boundless ethusiasm coupled with a non compromising attitude. His ability to tell you exactly and truthfully what he was thinking of you, to your face! is in my opinion a rare gift. Life for Larry was not a popularity contest. He also had a vast capacity to forgive, he never bore grudges, again a rare gift, he left that sort of thing to me. If there is compassion in this universe, and Larry had a strong faith that there is, then he is at peace.

I will miss you my brother more than words can say.

Vincent Cassidy 03/03/2010

Funeral to be held at:

St John The Evangelist R.C. Church, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire FY6 7HT on Friday 12th March at mid-day

Flowers may be sent or donations if so desired to St Vincent House or Trinity Hospice
c/o C.T. Hull Funeral Directors, 2 Birchway Poulton-le Fylde, FY6 7SF

To see some recent photos from our last couple of gigs click here:

So heres a few images from our last tour

Thanks to Ann Cnockaert for use of the pictures

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

Formed in Blackpool (UK) by brothers Larry and Vin Cassidy in 1978, the band were initially mentored by Joy Division, and went on to record four albums with Factory Records between 1980 and 1986. The first of these, Always Now, combined harsh post-punk with spacey psychedelia, and was produced by Martin ‘Zero’ Hannett. Their third, From The Hip, produced in 1984 by Bernard Sumner of New Order, explored techno and electronica, and spawned the oft-sampled club hit Looking From A Hilltop.

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. A best-of album Dirty Disco was issued in 2008. Now recognized as a leading genre band, three Section 25 tracks were included in the recent Warners box set Factory Records: Communications 1978-1992, and From The Hip was lauded as one of ‘1000 albums to hear before you die’ by The Guardian newspaper.

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 ‘Attachment’ and ‘Saddled with Something’.

Also available by SXXV on LTM:

Always Now (LTMCD 2308); The Key of Dreams (LTMCD 2310); From the Hip (LTMCD 2314); Love & Hate (LTMCD 2402); Part-Primitiv (LTMCD 2500)

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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.

Tracklist :
1. POP IDOL (PT 1)            1.09
2. SINGULARITY            3.26
3. REMEMBRANCE            3.36
4. GARAGELAND            4.36
5. L’ARTE DU MATH            3.15
6. ATTACHMENT            3.07
7. SADDLED WITH SOMETHING    4.32
8. 40 DAYS                4.32
9. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER        3.10
10. MIRROR                4.03
11. AGENDA                4.36
12. POP IDOL (PT 2)            3.00

Artwork:

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

Most tracks are also available to buy as an album or individually on itunes by clicking this button

You might also want to check out our sister website www.section25.co.uk