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.
Why this album works
This compilation is notable for its extensive documentation of The Wedding Present's career during the late '80s to early 2000s, presenting tracks that were pivotal to the UK indie rock movement. The band's performances were known for their raw energy and emotional delivery, which resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying their place in music history. The album has been well received for its authenticity and remains a testament to the band's enduring influence on subsequent generations of indie musicians.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks short bursts of energy for nostalgia seekers
- 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
- 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.
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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