Welcome To The Cruel World 25th Anniversary UMRCLASSICS26 the twisted exotica of ‘Whips

the twisted exotica of ‘Whips Of Holly’ with its silver screen façade is like the soundtrack to a classic Theda Bara vamp-fest

for release on April 14th 2023

First released in 1990

released this Friday

Welcome To The Cruel World 25th Anniversary UMRCLASSICS26 the twisted exotica of ‘WhipsCelebrating 25 years since its original release, on the 1st November UMe brings you Ben Harpers debut album WELCOME TO THE CRUEL WORLD on 45 RPM 180g vinyl. The full range of Ben Harpers influences would not come to bear until later albums, but his debut, Welcome to the Cruel World, lays a strong foundation. Like a King and Take That Attitude to Your Grave burn with a political conviction rarely heard during the 1990s. Forever has a tenderness which