Bizarro
The Wedding Present · 1989
60 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
Chiming guitars and urgent rhythms create a raw, energetic landscape of youthful angst and romantic turmoil.
Why this album works
'Bizarro' solidified The Wedding Present's popularity, reaching No. 27 on the UK Albums Chart. Its single 'Brassneck' became a defining track for the band, noted for its fervent energy and emotional resonance, contributing to their cult status.
- Best for
- urgent rhythms with emotional peaks youthful angst and romantic turmoil dynamic progression through short tracks
- Context
- Released in January 1989, 'Bizarro' was The Wedding Present's second album, following their debut 'George Best'. At this point, they were establishing themselves as key players in the British indie rock scene, with a sound that combined jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Duran Duran· Muse· Robbie Williams· Manic Street Preachers· Depeche Mode· Bryan Adams· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brassneck Standout 4:51
- 2 Crushed 2:44
- 3 No 4:12
- 4 Thanks 2:23
- 5 Kennedy Standout 4:22
- 6 What Have I Said Now? 5:19
- 7 Granadaland Standout 4:51
- 8 Bewitched 6:43
- 9 Take Me! 9:17
- 10 Brassneck Standout 4:20
- 11 Box Elder MO 2:16
- 12 Don’t Talk, Just Kiss 3:18
- 13 Gone 2:43
- 14 Be Honest 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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