WeR7

About

WeR7 emerged in the United Kingdom's industrial scene, a decade-long operation confined to the cassette format. Their presence is etched into the underground circuit of the 1980s, with a relentless output of 14 tapes. The duo, Anthony Clough and Gary Ramon, remain enigmatic figures, their exact roles shrouded, yet their sonic imprint unmistakable. The lo-fi production and avant-garde soundscapes of WeR7 resonate through releases like "The Hits Just Keep Coming" (1989) on City Spools. This release encapsulates their penchant for darkly atmospheric compositions, driven by an innovative use of synthesizers. Operating within a network of labels like Color Disc and S.J. Organisation, WeR7's music is a testament to cassette culture. The format's limitations became a creative catalyst, fostering a raw, unpolished aesthetic that embraced the mechanical and dystopian. Titles like "All You Need Is Lots Of L.S.D." (1987) and "Bizarre Jukebox" (1987) on Deal by Scatter Serious reflect a percussive, metronomic approach to music-making. Their releases, including "Rock'n'Roll Is The Most" (1983) and "Dance To This" (1982), eschew mainstream appeal in favor of functional, experimental sound. Operating in parallel with contemporaries like y create and Colin Potter, WeR7 tapped into a vein of sonic experimentation that was both relentless and significant within the cassette-centric underground.