Saturday, November 11, 2006
The Worlds Greatest Album
Delaware, United StatesThere are three types of people in the world. Those that own 'The Wrens - The Meadowlands', those that wish they did, and those who don't have a fucking clue what I'm talking about. For the best part of my life I was in the third group. Just over two years ago I joined the second group. It is with tears in my eyes that I can proudly say I will soon own a copy of the aforementioned album. Many thanks to our friends at Etch'n'Sketch who have finally given it an Australian release.
The Wrens are a 5 piece US indie rock outfit who have done it tough. They average out at about 38years old these days. The Meadowlands album was released in 2003, 7 years after their previous album. It was recorded in a band-member's dining room and only 2000 copies were pressed at the time. They may have underestimated slightly. It has gone on to become one of the indie classics of this decade, and a personal favourite of SCLUB. This album has no filler, it is a must own. But then I'm a fan. If you take Pitchfork's opinions more seriously than mine, then check this out: Wrens Review
That's right. Nine point five.
If Jesus teamed up with David Copperfield, he would have trouble beating that.
The Wrens - Happy.mp3
The Wrens - She Sends Kisses.mp3
The Wrens - Ex-Girl Collection.mp3
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Keep an eye out for a doco being shot on the band.
5 Comments:
Hell yes! In my top 5 Chuck... It took 2 listens and then I was captured. One of the best I've ever heard
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Baron von Hutch, 7:43 pm
Baron von Hutch, 7:43 pm
Alright...Hutch and I talked about this album at Shaky Hands. I will have to give it another try.
the beautiful thing is that speaknspell julian said they might try and get them out here next year.
hurrah!
i love the few songs i have, so much i couldn't bring myself to download it.
furious i missed will sheff covering ex-girl collection on the jays. chucky weren't you going to try and find a recording?
i love the few songs i have, so much i couldn't bring myself to download it.
furious i missed will sheff covering ex-girl collection on the jays. chucky weren't you going to try and find a recording?
for about 30 seconds, then i realised i didnt have a clue where to start.
that song made me cry like the time i was pepper sprayed
that song made me cry like the time i was pepper sprayed