AMG Review of Seamonsters [Camden Deluxe Bonus Tracks]

John Bush
All Music Guide

Steve Albini's production gives Seamonsters a noisy, discordant feel in some spots, but David Gedge's suberb songwriting lies just under the surface. He manipulates his limited vocal range into a rich, wistful voice just about to crack. The Wedding Present work best on this album when Gedge's plaintive love songs explode into a distorted fury, as on "Dalliance," and "Suck." [Camden Deluxe's 2001 edition features remastered sound and eight bonus tracks appended to the original running order.]