Name: You're Welcome
Brand: Wavves

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Bonus disc: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Limited Blue Coloured Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-05-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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751937439417

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Wavves

Genre GB

Garage / Surf / Trash

Label GB

Ghost Ramp

Ghost Ramp is a Los Angeles based record label that specializes in a diverse roster of artists and performers. Founded by Wavves, the label has made a name for itself with its unique blend of music genres, including indie rock, punk, and electronic. One of Ghost Ramp's standout features is its large emphasis on video game soundtracks, making it a go-to destination for gamers and music lovers alike.

With an authoritative presence in the music industry, Ghost Ramp has established itself as a platform for emerging talent as well as established artists. The label prides itself on supporting and nurturing creativity, allowing musicians to explore their artistic visions freely.

Ghost Ramp's commitment to quality extends beyond just the music. With meticulous attention to detail, the label ensures that each release is accompanied by visually stunning artwork and packaging. This dedication to aesthetics adds an extra layer of value to every purchase from Ghost Ramp's e-commerce website.

Wavves is an American band founded in 2008 by Nathan Williams. Based in San Diego, California, Wavves has become known for their unique blend of lo-fi and surf rock sounds. With catchy melodies and energetic performances, they have gained a dedicated following over the years. Their music captures the essence of youth and rebellion, making them a favorite among fans of indie rock. Wavves continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates with listeners around the world.

The word 'brat' has followed Nathan Williams around for almost a decade, but at the age of 30, with a fully-fledged business to his name, as well as the ongoing success of band Wavves, his rebellious streak has proven not just purposeful but pretty damn inspiring. The San Diego native knows how to play the system, so when the major labels came knocking a few years ago looking to turn Wavves into the next so-called saviours of radio rock'n'roll, Williams and bassist Stephen Pope made sure they used it to their advantage. When Warners came along and offered them a cash advance too good to refuse to release 2015's fifth album V, they accepted while being shrewdly aware of what they were getting themselves into. Williams released single Way Too Much on Soundcloud before the label had approved it, the label forgot to sign off on the artwork and, in the end, Wavves felt swept under the rug. Ultimately it felt like a career step backwards. With a fighting spirit, Williams took back control and realized his own teenage dreams. In February 2016, months before Ghostramp opened, Williams took himself into producer Dennis Herring's (King Of The Beach) studio in Downtown LA, and for the first time since the early records worked regular office hours and almost entirely alone. It was the polar opposite experience to making 2013's Afraid Of Heights record, which took Wavves over a year and was “out of control”. The album was put together wholly differently from V, too, which was recorded live as a band album together with guitarist Alex Gates, drummer Brian Hill and Stephen in the studio. You're Welcome is mostly comprised of Williams' oddball, sample-led brainstorms. He came up with 40 tracks, now whittled down to twelve, fat-free punk zingers. A sample nerd, Williams delved into his obsession with 1950s doo-wop and – surprisingly – international folk, including Cambodian pop and '70's psychedelia from South America. The results make for one of the most diverse and intricate Wavves records yet. Come To The Valley contains a Phil Spector meets Beach Boys '60s High School dance vibe, whereas title track You're Welcome riffs on sound effects that could almost originate from Bizarro World, never mind Cambodia. The biggest shift of all, and the ultimate laying down of the gauntlet to Williams' doubters, is the subject matter. Where V was a “buzzkill” record, all hangovers, lovers' tiffs and depression, You're Welcome is less navel-gazing. It's dealing with matters outside of Williams' own headspace. Nathan Williams never went away, but now he's made sure he's here to stay far longer. And for that, girls and boys, you're welcome.

You're Welcome

Music GB