The Wedding Present - George Best (plus Bonus Tracks) FLAC (1997)

The Wedding Present - 'George Best' (Reissued with Bonus Tracks) (1997)

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Emerging in the wake of The Smiths demise as the U.K.'s most successful indie pop band during the late '80s, the Wedding Present were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. Formed from the ashes of the short-lived Lost Pandas, "The Weddoes" (as they were affectionately dubbed by fans) were essentially the vehicle of singer/songwriter David Gedge, the only constant member throughout the group's tumultuous history. Initially rounded out by guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman, the fledgling band quickly won a loyal following among university students, as well as the patronage of influential DJ John Peel, for whom they cut their first radio session in February 1986.
Named in honor of the popular soccer star, George Best, the Wedding Present's remarkable debut LP, appeared on their own Reception label in 1987. The group became the darlings of the British press overnight, winning acclaim for their distinct guitar pop frenzy as well as Gedge's idiosyncratic vocal style and wittily lovelorn, conversation-like lyrics.
Presented here as the 1997 CD reissue that compiles that album along with the bands final two singles on the Reception label (tracks 15-23)

Track listing:

1. "Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft" - 4:10
2. "What Did Your Last Servant Die Of ?" - 2:43
3. "Don't Be So Afraid" - 2:43
4. "A Million Miles" - 3:33
5. "All This And More" - 2:22
6. "Getting Nowhere Fast" - 1:43
7. "My Favourite Dress" - 4:14
8. "Shatner" - 2:06
9. "Something And Nothing" - 3:50
10. "It's What You Want That Matters" - 3:25
11. "Give My Love To Kevin" - 2:45
12. "Anyone Can Make A Mistake" - 3:20
13. "You Can't Moan Can You" - 3:18
14. "All About Eve" - 2:12
15. "Nobody's Twisting Your Arm" - 4:01
16. "Nothing Comes Easy" - 4:25
17. "Don't Laugh" - 3:02
18. "I'm Not Always So Stupid" - 4:06
19. "Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now ?" - 2:35
20. "Not From Where I'm Standing" - 2:37
21. "Give My Love To Kevin" (Acoustic) - 2:53
22. "Getting Better" - 2:07
23. "Pourqoui Es Tu Devenue Si Raisonnable" - 2:34

Total Playtime: 69:36


Personnel:

David Gedge – vocals, guitar
Peter Solowka – guitar
Keith Gregory – bass guitar
Shaun Charman – drums (1-18)
Simon Smith – drums (19-23)
Amelia Fletcher – backing vocals


Release dates:
October 1987 (original vinyl)
12/10/1997 (expanded CD reissue)

Label: Reception Records/Play It Again Sam/Cooking Vinyl

Format: Lossless FLAC
EAC/FLAC inc. CUE sheet, M3U & log

Size: 472 MB