THE DRONES - Havilah (Reissue) - 2LP - Vinyl [JUN 20]

2LP - Black Vinyl (2025 Reissue). 

Bang! Records is proud to present the double vinyl reissue of Havilah, the fourth studio album by The Drones, originally released in 2008. A cult classic in Australian alternative rock, now returning in a limited analog edition, perfect for experiencing the raw intensity and unique energy of this essential band.

An album born from isolation and introspection. Recorded in a remote sub-alpine forest cabin in Victoria, Australia, Havilah was created in total seclusion from the outside world. Without conventional electricity—only diesel generators and sheer determination—The Drones crafted an album deeply connected to the rugged landscape surrounding them. That untamed energy seeps into every note, giving the record an unfiltered, visceral quality that few albums can match.

In Havilah, the band, led by Gareth Liddiard, expands its sonic scope, blending punk blues, noise rock, dark folk, and garage rock with raw emotional intensity. Liddiard’s exceptional lyrical craft shines throughout the album, exploring mystery, doom, and existential struggles in songs that weave between allegory and stark reality.

A must-have vinyl reissue. Celebrated both in Australia and internationally, Havilah was nominated for the 2008 J Award for Album of the Year and later recognised in 2011 as one of the 100 greatest Australian albums of all time.

Tracklist: 

SIDE A
A1. Nail It Down
A2. The Minotaur
A3. The Drifting Housewife

SIDE B
B1. I Am The Supercargo
B2. Careful As You Go

SIDE C
C1. Oh My
C2. Cold And Sober
C3. Penumbra

SIDE D
D1. Luck In Odd Numbers
D2. Your Acting's Like The End Of The World