''Choking on Lilies'' is the debut

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of Hexedene, released in 1997 by Matrix Cube. The album was re-issued in 1998 with an expanded and rearranged track listing by Re-Constriction Records.

Reception

Scott Hefflon of ''Lollipop Magazine'' gave ''Choking on Lilies'' a positive review, saying "a nice break from all the boring electro" and "a band like this that carries off the aloof aggression of electro, rocking out, and sweet, ethereal vocals is quite a find." Despite criticizing the overabundance of

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es, ''Sonic Boom'' also gave the album a positive write-up, saying that " Katie had a very strong vocal range that could be very lush on slower tracks like 'Everything and Nothing' or more aggressive such as on 'Only Human'. Ian's guitar work was always complimentary, never dominating or hiding in the final mixdown. These elements combined with Jonathan's obvious electronic wizardry was bordering on perfection."

Track listing

Accolades

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Choking on Lilies'' liner notes. Hexedene * Katie Helsby –

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* Ian Palmer –

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Jonathan Sharp Jonathan Peter Sharp (20 February 1964 – 29 May 2009), better known by the pseudonym Jonny Dollar, was an English record producer and songwriter. Jonathan was born in Westminster, London and his father was the Australian film director, ...

– programming, guitar,

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Production and design * Séba Dolimont –

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and

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(11) * Loretta Sterling –

* Stuart Turnbull – photography

Release history

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1997 debut albums Hexedene albums Re-Constriction Records albums