Bizarro cover

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.

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

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