Johnny Hawksworth - Bite Hard (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER

Expected Release Date: 14 March 2025 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.

Founded in 1909, de Wolfe Music’s legendary production music catalog has gained cult status among vinyl collectors and crate diggers worldwide. Featuring music from a roster of composers including Reg Tilsley, Roger Webb and duo Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae, it also includes performances from iconic musicians such as Jimmy Page and Herbie Flowers. De Wolfe Music has provided the soundtrack to countless feature films including Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Witchfinder General, Dawn Of The Dead, and more than twenty of the Shaw Brothers’ Kung Fu classics. Major recording artists who’ve sampled the collection in recent years include Beyonce, Drake, Jay Z, Madlib, Danger Doom, Alchemist, Lily Allen, Gorillaz, Action Bronson, Jay Electronica, Cam’ron and Ja Rule, to name just a few. Unleashed in 1976, “Bite Hard” is a relentless funk juggernaut from the legendary composer, Johnny Hawksworth. Defined by its brash urgency and dramatic flair, this album is a powerhouse lineup of brass, driving drums, searing electric guitar riffs, and soulful piano grooves. Hawksworth's dynamic compositions transcend mere danceability, delivering a visceral sonic experience that commands attention. With blistering beats and soulful instrumentation, "Bite Hard" captures the essence of 1970s cinematic funk with a bold and unapologetic swagger, making it a soundtrack of unbridled musical intensity.

Track Listing: 1. Presentation 2. Transworld 3. Bite Hard 4. Shark Beat 5. Action 6. The Greatest 7. Big Double 8. Wild Double 9. Bombing Along 10. White Death 11. Flash Barrier 12. Dramatone 13. Dramatone (faster) 14. World At Your Feet 15. Evil Eye 16. Here Comes The Band 17. There Goes The Band 18. Skin Full 19. Drunk Scene 20. Short Out 21. Quick Out 22. Quick Pause 23. Penny Piece 24. Sleepy Head