FTC: The Wedding Present
There’s always been something about listening to The Wedding Present that made my life seem so relevant. Perhaps it was the way Gedge told his stories, always aligning his first person narratives with my life, or at least seemingly so. Of course, he also ran those buzzsaw guitars all over the place, furiously creating melodies out of nowhere. I know I’m not the only fan of this band, as I clearly see their influence on many UK bands coming our way now. Luckily, Gedge has opted to tour the world playing the band’s classic 1989 album, Bizarro. You’ll have your chance to catch them next Monday at Emos. For now, listen to this track, and tell me you don’t hear the group’s influence in every lo-fi guitar heavy track around today! And, if you are looking for a little bit more pop, check out Gedge’s other outfit Cinerama, which also completely rules.
Download: The Wedding Present – Thanks [MP3]