A Certain Ratio

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In October ACR will be hitting the road to celebrate the Anniversary of their classic and beloved albums, Sextet and Force.

 

Both albums will be played in full with an interval in between and some surprises thrown in.

 

It’s 45 years since ACR went into Revolution Studios in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport to record the 1982 album Sextet and it’s 40 years since the release of the 1986 album Force which was also recorded in Stockport but at Yellow 2. 

 

Sextet is ACR’s most critically acclaimed album and it was the first album they produced as ACR, it includes the majestic Lucinda and the live favourite Knife Slits Water. 

 

Force is one of their most commercial albums, produced by ACR and the late Stuart (Jammer) James and is their last album on Factory Records, it includes funky masterpiece Mickey Way and live party favourite Si Firmo O Grido.   

 

Each album is starkly different to each other yet very clearly ACR.

 

“We’re celebrating these two milestones with this tour to say we are very excited is an understatement. It will be a real challenge, which we’ve already started preparing for, with nine months to go! We will be playing two sets with no support” 

 

Sextet 11 weeks on the UK independent chart and reached No 1

 

Force spent 9 weeks on the UK independent charts peaking at No. 2.

 

Sounds 5 star review “SEXTET is an album of the present, killing the past and agreeably ignoring the future. It is an after-Rock Record. This is one of the most strategically tired albums you’ll hear all year. It is also one of the best.”

 

NME praised Sextet for its "taut, abrasive swagger" and its unique blend of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, dance-funk, and avant-jazz, with tracks like Knife Slits Wate" and Lucinda recognized as masterful, rhythmic post-punk. 

 

 

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The Sugarmill is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most iconic live music venues, located in the heart of Hanley’s Cultural Quarter. Since opening in the mid-1990s, the venue has built a strong reputation for showcasing emerging talent alongside established acts, making it a cornerstone of the city’s live music scene.

Known for its intimate atmosphere and energetic crowds, The Sugarmill regularly hosts live gigs, DJ club nights and special events across a wide range of genres, including indie, rock, electronic, alternative and hip hop. Over the years, the venue has played an important role in the early careers of several internationally successful artists, cementing its status as a must-visit venue for music fans in Staffordshire and beyond.

The Sugarmill is centrally located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, making it easy to reach from across the city and surrounding areas.

The venue is close to other popular nightlife spots and is within walking distance of bars, restaurants and late-night food venues, making it ideal for a full night out.

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Venue provider: [Velico Ltd] (“Venue Provider”)

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