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Lazy, Soft and Slow re-issue
The first time on vinyl for Guy’s solo album originally released in 1998 on Setanta records and produced by The Cocteau Twins Robin Guthrie.
It’s released on the 24th January 2025 on vinyl specialist Optic Nerve Recordings.
The album will be simultaneously released digitally on Shine On Records with an additional bonus track ‘Slaughterhouse Friend’ and available on all DSPs.
This Limited deluxe coloured vinyl re-issue includes the 2 bonus tracks * originally available on the Japanese CD release of the same year. It features an 8 page booklet with original and unseen photos from the same sessions and full lyrics and gold coloured vinyl.
Guy’s solo debut is a gorgeous and seemingly effortless collection of breezy love songs. Robin Guthrie’s warm production serves these gentle songs wonderfully, and Guy's backing musicians complement him masterfully (Guthrie also played bass on eight songs). Lazy, Soft and Slow should warm your soul for many Sunday mornings to come. This album is magic, and the title says everything about the music: it's Lazy, Soft & Slow.
The critics at the time said this:
Mojo – ‘Velvet Underground inspired elegance – Enchanting - Unfathomable grace’
NME – ‘Its rich melodic luxury is enough to swim in - Dark but elegant allure - Unorthodox deep pile tunes’
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH – ‘Delectable devotional love tunes - a deliciously warm web of sound - A serene and dreamy album’
THE TIMES – ‘ Gorgeous pop songs - A polished gem ‘
THE GUARDIAN - ‘A Little Beauty’
Tracklist:
Soft & Slow
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
One Of These Days
In Her Heart
Song For Gala
Mirrored In My Mind
Wasted In Song
Fall In Love With Me
This Strength
Crystal Love Song
Close Your Eyes
Questionaire*
Laughter & Honey*
Catalogue number OPT4.058.
TOUR DATES 2023
A long awaited French tour with a Belgian date in Antwerp is set for March.
The band will also play two UK festivals plus warm-up and cool-down shows in Leeds and Norwich.
Watch out for more touring news soon……
For more info and tickets click here
New Single Release - Hey Babe
The House Of Love: Burn Down The World, 8CD Box Set
will be released on July 29, 2022. • DELUXE 8CD BOX SET COMPILING THREE ALBUMS, SINGLES, B-SIDES AND RARITIES PLUS PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMOS AND TWO COMPLETE AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE RECORDINGS BY THE HOUSE OF LOVE.
• 139 TRACKS SPANNING THE BAND’S FOUR YEAR SPELL ON FONTANA, INCLUDING MANY NEVER BEFORE ISSUED ON CD.
• 13 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS, RARE FAN CLUB ONLY RELEASES, OBSCURE COMPILATION APPEARANCES AND PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD LIVE RECORDINGS SPANNING 1990-1992
UK TOUR DATES
The band are pleased to announce UK tour dates for 2022.
The dates are in September, followed by the rescheduled 30th Anniversary Tour in North America in October, see below.
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
The band are pleased to announce the re-scheduled 30th Anniversary Tour in North America in October.
Originally confirmed for 2020 and cancelled due to Covid, tickets purchased for any postponed performances will be valid in each respective venue.
DAYS RUN AWAY
This was the band’s first release after re-forming in 2004 and only available before on CD. Unavailable for ten years, now a first time digital release on the 25th February.
Pre-save here: https://slinky.to/DaysRunAway
NEW BAND LINE-UP
The House Of Love announces that former band members Terry, Pete, Matt and Guy are going their separate ways and that he has put together a new line-up. The pandemic has been a catalyst of change in Guy’s decision, with him working closer to home with other musicians in preparation for the postponed North American tour. Guy wanted Terry to be involved but he declined and will make his own statement in due course. Although they were not in agreement about the split, they remain friends .
Having had to turn down many USA tour offers over the years, as some members of the band did not wish to travel there, Guy decided to put a new band together to tour North America last year. Although postponed due to the pandemic, this new band had nonetheless become a tight unit, rehearsing all the classics and working on new material as an album began to take shape over the various breaks in lockdowns. Guy says - ‘The forthcoming new album is most definitely a classic House of Love record, with different musicians bringing a new enthusiasm, energy and vibrancy to what I feel are the best set of songs I have written for years.’
The band are all from the South Coast music town of Hastings, known for its exciting music scene and pool of musical talent and all have their own projects in addition to joining the House of Love.
They are Keith Osborne on Lead Guitar, Harry Osborne on Bass and Hugo Degenhardt on Drums.
Hugo has toured and recorded with many bands and artists worldwide including Bryan Ferry, Rod Stewart, and Steve Hackett, Fink’s Sunday Night Blues Club Album, and long-time collaborators Chester Kamen and Dale Davis as The Twins.
Keith is a multi -instrumentalist who in addition to Guitar plays Pedal Steel, Dobro Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Keyboards. He also engineers and produces in his own studio. Previous bands include The Past Present Organization, Idlewild, Helicopter Girl and Reuben’s Train. He is also a big part of the local music scene organizing various events and gigs (in normal times!).
Harry Osborne is also a multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer.Having worked with Stephen Hague (New Order), Kevin Armstrong (Bowie), Toby Andersen, and Youth on recording projects, sessions and live shows. Harry has his own band called "Someone Anyone" who are making waves in UK Jazz and Indie scene.
SEXTO ‘NPLUGGED
We are pleased to announce that The House Of Love will play their first ever Italian concert on 6th August at the Sexto 'Nplugged event at the beautiful venue Castello Sesto Al Reghena in Northern Italy. We are hopeful this will be able to go ahead Covid permitting. This will be with a new line-up - full details to follow.
NEW ARCHIVE WEBSITE
An archive everything House Of Love. Gig information, set lists, tickets, concert photos, reviews, interviews, 1986 to present. Extensively put together by Dave Roberts and Tim Driver, this is a fantastic resource for fans.
NORTH AMERICA AND TOKYO TOUR DATES
Guy and the band were incredibly disappointed when the Covid 19 caused the postponement of the May 2020 tour. It was heart breaking to be so close to visiting North America after so many years absence and for it to be curtailed due to this pandemic. We are currently tentatively rescheduling in North America for May 2022, but clearly concerts can only commence once we and the relevant authorities are confident it will be safe for everyone. All tickets will be valid for new dates but any fans who want a refund can do so at the point of purchase.
We hope to have news of the Tokyo concerts soon too.
YOUTUBE & MERCH
We are working with Universal to launch our official artist channel on YouTube which will include restored videos from the Fontana era, plus early Creation videos and hopefully some surprises! This is taking longer than expected, but should be live soon.
Two designs of our retro range of shirts are still available to buy. The House Of Love classic script is also available in a long sleeve version.
NEW ALBUM RECORDING BEGINS
A long awaited new album is in the throes of being recorded and we hope should be released by the end of 2021 on our own new record label, Shine On Records.The last two lockdowns have slowed progress, hence the delay.Guy believes these are the best set of songs he has written for years and is excited to share them with you as soon as possible. The working title is 'A State of Grace’ and we expect to release it on CD and special edition vinyl in addition to all streaming platforms.
#STAY SAFE
We hope that Guy's #Stay Safe live streams provided some comfort and inspiration during the strange time of the lockdown. We were knocked out to be joined online by so many fans. All the comments and reactions were heart-warming indeed.
TERRY’S WEBSITE
Check out Terry’s new website www.terrybickers.com
There is some great film of our favourite guitar hero by Tim Driver.
The House of Love Fan Club
This page was set up by top fan Zizi and is dedicated to all things House of Love. For discussions, chat, sharing and more visit.
We would also like to thank Zoltán 'Zizi' Csombó for his valuable design input with t-shirts, social media posts and graphics.