The Wedding Present
Bizarro
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MOG Editorial Review
The Wedding Present is perhaps the most undervalued band to come out of England’s “Madchester” scene, taking the backseat to the likes of The Smiths and The Fall. But a listen to their classic Bizarro proves their influence has stuck, as they could easily be mistaken for a current day indie band. Fast-paced, nervously strummed guitars carry The Wedding Present’s music, while singer David Gedge sounds hopelessly lost in love and jealousy. His mumbled tone doesn’t overshadow his wit and sarcasm, making for a much more emotionally compelling studio release than The Wedding Present’s previous album, George Best.
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AMG Review of Bizarro [Camden Deluxe Bonus Tracks]
John Bush
All Music GuideTwo years on from their debut album, the Wedding Present delivered a proper sophomore effort, Bizarro [Camden Deluxe Bonus Tracks]; one quite distanced from the jangle punk days of 1987's George Best. Though David Gedge's obsession with the lovelorn had by no means disappeared, the band finally found a way to frame his lyrics properly, resulting in a darker album with more emotional weight where needed. "Brassneck," the Wedding Present' first collaboration with engineer Steve Albini, became their biggest hit yet, peaking at Number 24 on the British charts. [Camden Deluxe's 2001 reissue features remastered sound, the entire Brassneck single, and three additional tracks.]
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