The French are a British rock band, formed by
Darren Hayman and John Morrison after the band
Hefner declared an indefinite hiatus.
Musically there is a specific continuity between Hefner and the French, which is manifested not only in the lyrics and compositions but also in the use of vintage
drum machines and
synthesizers, an aesthetic choice that was very present in Hefner's last recordings.
The French released one album, ''Local Information'', on
Too Pure
Too Pure was a London-based independent record label formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox. The label gained prominence after the release of PJ Harvey's debut album '' Dry'' in 1992, and subsequently found further success in the lat ...
in 2003. Their most recent work together was a
John Peel session in August 2004. Since then Darren Hayman has been involved in a legal dispute with Too Pure, and has subsequently launched a solo career. He intends to re-release ''Local Information'' and possibly other material by the French. Like Hefner before them, the French are now on an indefinite hiatus.
Discography
Albums
* ''Local Information'' (2003)
Singles and EPs
* "Dagenham" (2003)
* "Porn Shoes" (2003)
References
External links
2005 interview with Darren Hayman touching on the future prospects for the French
English rock music groups
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