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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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