Recorded between 1989-1991, this first time reissue of Joanna’s unreleased demo tapes offers a rare glimpse into the UK’s indie scene at the start of the Madchester era. Each track on Hello Flower came together in the Pentagon rehearsal room, a fusion of hard-edged indie rock with bass funk rhythms and crunching guitar riffs spiraling into infinity. The music evokes fantasies of Hacienda acid trip jubilees, where the hook is secondary to the groove and attitude. This record captures innocence untainted by failure. Beyond analysis, beyond critique, just lost in the groove. Thirty-five years later, these long-forgotten ¼-inch reel tapes from Pentagon Studios were discovered in a Manchester apartment loft. With the release of Hello Flower, Joanna is no longer “the most popular band without a record out,” as NME called them in 1990, but their singular spirit is now available for anyone who wants a taste.

180 gram vinyl. Pressed and hand-inspected in Austin, Texas.

1st Pressing (200) includes a 3 track live recording on CD as well as a custom insert and Hello Flower sticker.