George Best
The Wedding Present · 1987
70 min · 23 tracks · indie rock
Jangly guitars and earnest vocals intertwine, capturing youthful angst and bittersweet nostalgia in a vibrant indie rock tapestry.
Why this album works
'George Best' received critical acclaim and is often regarded as a defining album of the jangle pop genre. It helped establish The Wedding Present as key players in the late '80s indie rock movement, influencing countless bands in the UK and beyond.
- Best for
- bittersweet nostalgia in waves youthful angst with jangly guitars dynamic journey of varied pacing
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1987, 'George Best' is The Wedding Present's debut album, marking their entrance into the UK indie rock scene. At this point, they had already gained attention with their energetic live performances and singles, setting the stage for their influential sound.
- 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 Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft! Standout 4:09
- 2 What Did Your Last Servant Die Of? 2:44
- 3 Don't Be So Hard 2:43
- 4 A Million Miles 3:33
- 5 All This and More 2:23
- 6 Getting Nowhere Fast Standout 1:44
- 7 My Favourite Dress Standout 4:14
- 8 Shatner 2:07
- 9 Something and Nothing 3:50
- 10 It's What You Want That Matters 3:26
- 11 Give My Love to Kevin 2:45
- 12 Anyone Can Make a Mistake 3:21
- 13 You Can't Moan Can You? 3:19
- 14 All About Eve 2:12
- 15 Nobody's Twisting Your Arm 4:02
- 16 Nothing Comes Easy 4:25
- 17 Don't Laugh 3:02
- 18 I'm Not Always So Stupid 4:06
- 19 Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now? 2:35
- 20 Not From Where I'm Standing 2:37
- 21 Give My Love to Kevin (acoustic) 2:54
- 22 Getting Better 2:07
- 23 Pourquoi es tu devenue si raisonnable? 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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