Saturnalia
The Wedding Present · 1996
41 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
An eclectic blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the indie rock spirit of the '90s.
Why this album works
Upon its release, 'Saturnalia' received positive reviews from various music publications and solidified The Wedding Present's place in the indie rock landscape. The album peaked at number 40 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's enduring appeal during a time of significant change in the music industry.
- Best for
- short bursts of vibrant energy introspective moments amidst chaos dynamic shifts in tempo
- Context
- By 1996, The Wedding Present had established themselves as a key act in the British indie scene with their previous album 'Seamonsters' gaining critical acclaim. 'Saturnalia' marked their fifth studio release and followed a period of lineup changes, showcasing a continued evolution in their sound while maintaining their signature urgency.
- 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 Venus Standout 1:53
- 2 Real Thing 2:09
- 3 Dreamworld Standout 4:23
- 4 2, 3, Go 5:13
- 5 Snake Eyes 2:03
- 6 Hula Doll 2:47
- 7 Big Boots Standout 3:45
- 8 Montreal 3:06
- 9 Skin Diving 3:10
- 10 Jet Girl (acoustic version) 2:12
- 11 Kansas 2:53
- 12 50s 4:58
- 13 Up 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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