This blog won't just be about The Wedding Present, but I thought they should be the first entry. I hope to update this page about once a week and feature a pop band or album I want to share. I have pretty broad tastes, but when it boils down to it, there's nothing I like more than a good pop song. Now on with the show.
I'll save the in-depth history lesson since you can easily find out anything you want to know with a quick Google search, but The Wedding Present were an English pop band that began playing shambolic indie pop in the mid 80's and remained pretty relevant for a decade. They never had much in terms of commerical success in the US, but they had their moment in the sun in the UK.
I won't cover every release, but instead just what I consider their highlights.
The Wedding Present - Tommy (1985-1987)
The argument can be made that The Weddoes were always more of a singles band that an album band, and it's hard to argue for the most part. This compilation collections the band's singles prior to their debut LP.
Tommy: http://www.mediafire.com/?myzyhwtzazk
The Wedding Present - George Best
The band's debut LP from 1987, which I consider it their second best full length. This CD version contains 2 bonus tracks, including a faithful cover "Going Nowhere Fast" by Girls At Their Best--a band I may cover in a future blog entry.
George Best: http://www.mediafire.com/?imd3dmyai5k
The Wedding Present - Seamonsters
The band's 3rd album was released in 1991, and it's their finest work. The strongest argument that the Wedding Present weren't just a singles band. 'Seamonsters' features some noisier moments (in the Weddoes universe, anyway), and features Steve Albini production with his signature drum/bass sound.
Seamonsters: http://www.mediafire.com/?w2zizqzz21j
The Wedding Present - Hit Parade Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
In 1992 the band released a single every month of the year, and these two collection compile all 12 singles. This was the last of the band's golden era.
Hit Parade Vol. 1: http://www.mediafire.com/?iyinmh2tuym
Hit Parade Vol. 2: http://www.mediafire.com/?5jdtvmvvjql
