Artist: Hefner
Genre: Indie Pop
Hefner were a British indie pop band formed in London in 1995, fronted by singer-songwriter Darren Hayman. The band became cult favorites in the UK indie scene with their literate, emotionally honest approach to guitar pop. Their albums, including 'Breaking God's Heart' and 'We Love the City,' featured Hayman's observational lyrics about love, relationships, and everyday life. Hefner's sound combined jangly guitars with Hayman's conversational vocal style, creating an intimate, relatable aesthetic. The band was championed by John Peel and maintained a devoted following despite operating outside the mainstream. After Hefner disbanded, Hayman continued as a prolific solo artist. Hefner's influence on British indie pop, particularly their emphasis on lyrical honesty and musical understatement, continues to resonate with subsequent generations of indie songwriters.
Hefner vinyl records (8)
HEFNER Half A Life (2001 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single also including The House That Used To Be A Ship by MURRAY THE HUMP. The vinyl remains in excellent condition within the textured picture sleeve which is individually numbered on the back PURE122S) Track Listing: A1. Hefner - Half A Life B1
£9.00 used
HEFNER The Hefner Soul (1998 UK 5-track 10 features Flowers A Hymn For The Coffee Broodmare The Girl From The Coast and More Christian Girls picture sleeve PURE64X) Track Listing: 1. Flowers 2. A Hymn For The Coffee 3. Broodmare 4. The Girl From The Coast 5. More Christian Girls
£21.00 used
HEFNER Alan Bean Remix (Deleted 2001 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single featuring remixes by Rothko & Munit picture sleeve PURE118S)
£6.49 used
HEFNER The Greedy Ugly People (2000 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single including the remixes by Electric Sound Of Joy and Baxendale. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl remains in excellent condition PURE111S) Track Listing: A1. The Greedy Ugly People (Remixed By Electric Sound Of Joy) 4:13 B1
£9.00 used
HEFNER Good Fruit Remixes (2000 UK limited edition 2-track 7 vinyl single including the Wisdom Of Harry and Piano Magic remixes housed in the glossy picture sleeve PURE108S) Track Listing: 1. Good Fruit (Piano Magic Remix) 2. Good Fruit (Wisdom Of Harry Remix)
£9.00 used
HEFNER Trouble Kid (2001 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single featuring the Battersea Mix by Darren Hayman and Maproom Mix by Appliance picture sleeve PURE123S)
£9.00 used
HEFNER Dive Into You (2000 UK 3-track white label promotional vinyl 12 including IG Cultures New Sector Movements Remix plus Balance. With custom artist/title stickered label INERT-13) Track Listing: A1 Dive Into You A2 Balance B Dive Into You (IG Cultures New Sector Movements Remix)
£12.00 used
HEFNER Maida Vale (2022 UK Record Store Day exclusive limited edition 10-track LP pressed on Reign In Blood Red Translucent Vinyl originally released in 2006. Recorded on 23rd August 2000 for a very special live show for the John Peel show on BBC Radio One with an expanded eight piece. Picture sleeve
£33.99 used