El Rey
The Wedding Present · 2008
45 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and catchy melodies layered with introspective lyrics and a distinct indie rock flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced intensity
- seek lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 20, 2008, 'El Rey' marked The Wedding Present's return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Take Fountain'. By this point in their career, the band had transitioned into a more mature sound while retaining their signature energetic style, showcasing their evolution as musicians. This album also came during a period where they were re-establishing themselves within the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The House of Love· Ride· Lush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Santa Ana Winds 3:56
- 2 Spider‐Man on Hollywood 3:30
- 3 I Lost the Monkey 3:50
- 4 Soup 3:49
- 5 Palisades 3:51
- 6 The Trouble With Men 5:22
- 7 Model, Actress, Whatever… 3:58
- 8 Don’t Take Me Home Until I’m Drunk 3:07
- 9 The Thing I Like Best About Him Is His Girlfriend (Santa Monica and La Brea version) 4:34
- 10 Boo Boo 6:23
- 11 Swingers 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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