The Hidden Cameras – “The Smell of Our Own (20th Anniversary Edition)” (Released 14th April 2023)

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//Rough Trade Records//

£31.99 – 2xLP, Limited Edition Deluxe Yellow Coloured Vinyl

Celebrating 20 years in style, this classic has been expanded with an extra disc of bonus demos and live session recordings.

The Hidden Cameras burst onto the Toronto music scene in the early 2000’s boasting an irresistible combination of pop and queer sensibilities. Playing self-proclaimed ‘Gay Church Folk Music’ a new genre of their own making and songs ranging from haunted, aching ballads to foot-stomping anthems, the band’s outrageous stage shows packed such disparate venues as sweaty dance bars, art museums, working porn cinemas as well as many churches. Fronted by lead singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the ensemble continues its musical provocations to this day, with Berlin now as its centre of gravity.

Tracklisting:

Golden streams
Ban marriage
A miracle
Animals of prey
Smells like happiness
The day is dawning
Boys of melody
Shame
Breathe on it
The man that I am with my man
Fear o zine failure – b-side
Boys of melody – CBC session
Smells like happiness – 4 track demo
Shame – CBC session
Day is dawning – CBC session
The dying galatian – b-side
Heavy flow of evil – b-side
Ban marriage – 4 track demo
Breathe on it – CBC session
A miracle – 4 track demo