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The Complete Peel Sessions

The Wedding Present · 2007

307 min · 95 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant collection of raw, energetic performances that capture the essence of indie rock's early days.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • short bursts of energy
  • for nostalgia seekers
  • raw performances capture essence
  • great for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive tracks
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Complete Peel Sessions' serves as a retrospective compilation showcasing The Wedding Present's evolution from their debut in 1987. By this point, they were celebrated for their distinctive sound and had established a significant following, particularly in the UK indie scene. This album encapsulates over a decade of live recordings that highlight their dynamic presence on John Peel's influential BBC show.
Stylistic neighbors
The House of Love· Ride· Lush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 You Should Always Keep in Touch With Your Friends 3:02
  • 2 It’s What You Want That Matters 3:44
  • 3 This Boy Can Wait 3:20
  • 4 Felicity 2:19
  • 5 All About Eve 2:08
  • 6 Don’t Laugh 2:50
  • 7 Never Said 2:38
  • 8 Don’t Be So Hard 2:38
  • 9 Hopak 1:29
  • 10 Give My Love to Kevin 2:38
  • 11 Something and Nothing 3:09
  • 12 A Million Miles 3:19
  • 13 Getting Nowhere Fast 1:59
  • 14 Katrusya 2:31
  • 15 Svitit Misyats 2:29
  • 16 Tiutiunyk 1:21
  • 17 Yikhav Kozak Za Dunai 2:23
  • 18 Hude Dnipro Hude 2:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Davni Chasy 2:57
  • 2 Vasya Vasyliok 2:49
  • 3 Zadumav Didochok 2:07
  • 4 Verkhovyno 7:22
  • 5 Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now? 2:38
  • 6 Unfaithful 3:15
  • 7 Take Me! 8:06
  • 8 Happy Birthday 3:22
  • 9 Zavtra 3:21
  • 10 Sertsem I Dusheyu 1:56
  • 11 Cherez Richku, Cherez Hai 3:20
  • 12 Dalliance 3:54
  • 13 Heather 3:51
  • 14 Blonde 4:08
  • 15 Niagara 4:18

Disc 3

  • 1 California 3:01
  • 2 Flying Saucer 4:46
  • 3 Softly Softly 3:16
  • 4 Come Play With Me 4:26
  • 5 Gazebo (electric version) 3:26
  • 6 So Long, Baby 2:36
  • 7 Spangle (electric version) 3:10
  • 8 Him or Me (What’s It Gonna Be?) 2:43
  • 9 Drive 2:08
  • 10 Love Machine 3:41
  • 11 Sports Car 3:17
  • 12 Go, Man, Go 2:13
  • 13 Blue Eyes 3:00
  • 14 Ringway to SeaTac 2:40
  • 15 Shivers 3:44
  • 16 Queen Anne 2:58
  • 17 White Horses 3:22

Disc 4

  • 1 What Have I Said Now? 5:29
  • 2 Crushed 2:55
  • 3 Kennedy 4:14
  • 4 Thanks 2:27
  • 5 Bewitched 5:52
  • 6 Granadaland 4:50
  • 7 John Peel Interviews David Gedge 1 1:23
  • 8 Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah 2:55
  • 9 Kennedy 4:16
  • 10 Swimming Pools, Movie Stars 2:55
  • 11 Click Click 4:09
  • 12 It’s a Gas 3:32
  • 13 Spangle (acoustic version) 2:48
  • 14 Gazebo (acoustic version) 2:47
  • 15 Fleshworld 4:08
  • 16 Sucker 1:56
  • 17 The Queen of Outer Space 2:40
  • 18 John Peel Interviews David Gedge 2 0:28

Disc 5

  • 1 John Peel introduces The Wedding Present 0:29
  • 2 Silver Shorts 4:02
  • 3 Love Machine 3:47
  • 4 Snake Eyes 2:30
  • 5 Sports Car 3:36
  • 6 Convertible 1:56
  • 7 Click Click 5:18
  • 8 My Favourite Dress 4:15
  • 9 Real Thing 2:51
  • 10 It’s a Gas 3:48
  • 11 Skin Diving 3:18
  • 12 Sucker 1:47
  • 13 Corduroy 3:33
  • 14 Mini Prize Draw 3:32

Disc 6

  • 1 Go Go Dancer 3:27
  • 2 Sports Car 2:55
  • 3 Kansas 3:02
  • 4 2, 3, Go 3:34
  • 5 Bewitched 6:45
  • 6 Venus 1:57
  • 7 Loveslave 3:16
  • 8 Real Thing 2:53
  • 9 Drive 2:37
  • 10 Montreal 2:53
  • 11 Come Play With Me 4:02
  • 12 Brassneck 4:03
  • 13 Crawl 2:40

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