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Strangeways Vault: A Certain Ratio – Reunited and Touring

Factory Records, best known as the home of Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays, has also featured some lesser known artists deserving of a second listen. One of those bands is A Certain Ratio. ACR was a post-punk band from England, signed to Factory in 1979. They toured in support of Joy Division, the Talking Heads and New Order, but never reached the same level of popularity (although they can be seen featured in the movie 24 Hour Party People). 30 years later ACR have reunited and started playing festivals and one off dates in the UK.
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Posted on November 10, 2011 in Artist Spotlight, Strangeways Vault | Tagged 24 Hour Party People, A Certain Ratio, Bernard Sumner, Factory Records |

Upside Down: The Creation Records Story inspires us to list other great recent Rock and Roll films

The impending North American DVD release of Upside Down: The Creation Records Story has prompted us to reflect on some of our recent favorite Music-based or Rock and Roll films. This article samples music from the featur filmes Velvet Goldmine, Almost Famous, High Fidelity, 24 Hour Party People, Once, Across The Universe, Control, and Pirate Radio.
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Posted on October 23, 2011 in Label Spotlight | Tagged 24 Hour Party People, Across The Universe, Almost Famous, Control, Creation Records, High Fidelity, Once, Pirate Radio, Velvet Goldmine |

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