Name: I Am A Wallet
Brand: Mccarthy

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Catalogue number

OPT4052

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Housed in Gatefold Sleeve with 20 page 12"x12" Booklet, Poster and Sticker. Plus Reproduction of In Purgatory 7"

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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0700461413110

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

Artist

Mccarthy

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Optic Nerve

McCarthy formed in 1985 in Barking, Essex, England and consisted of Gary Baker on drums, Malcolm Eden on guitar and vocals, Tim Gane on lead guitar, John Williamson on bass, and Laetitia Sadier on backup vocals. By 1990, when front man Malcolm Eden decided to put the band to rest, they had released three records and several EPs. Malcolm went on to form Herzfeld while Tim and Laetitia went on to form Stereolab.

Mccarthy's music is characterized by their unique blend of indie pop and political lyrics. Their sound was influenced by bands such as *The Wolfhounds*, *Close Lobsters*, and *The Brilliant Corners*. Despite their relatively short run as a band, McCarthy left a lasting impact on the indie music scene with their catchy melodies and thought-provoking messages.

Although Mccarthy may not be widely known outside of indie music circles, their influence can still be heard today in the works of artists like *Razorcuts*, *Mighty Mighty*, and *Even As We Speak*. Fans of jangly guitars and intelligent songwriting will appreciate Mccarthy's contribution to the genre.

Based in Preston in the North West of England, Optic Nerve Recordings is a reissue label specializing in releases from the 80's and 90's. With a passion for preserving and sharing music from these iconic decades, Optic Nerve brings back to life rare and forgotten gems for music enthusiasts to enjoy once again. From indie rock to new wave, their carefully curated collection showcases the diverse sounds that defined an era. Discover timeless classics and hidden treasures as you explore the extensive catalog of Optic Nerve Recordings.

This limited edition double album set contains the original LP plus 13 bonus tracks taken from their first four singles. Pressed on Red vinyl. By the time McCarthy appeared on the NME's C86 cassette they had already been playing together for a couple of years and released two excellent singles. Their debut 'In Purgatory' and the indie masterpiece 'Red Sleeping Beauty' (both included on this release). The following year McCarthy released the brilliant 'Frans Hals' before unleashing their debut album I Am A Wallet. Now recognised as an indiepop masterpiece it has gone on to achieve cult status, receiving praise from the likes of Nicky Wire (Manic Street Preachers) as one of the most important albums of the 80s. Known by todays indie accolites as the band that spawned Tim Gane and Leititia Sadier (who of course went on to form Stereolab). It's a seamless album reminiscent of the Byrds. Wonderful, if slightly twee, jangly guitars with complex and rarely rhyming lyrics, Malcolm Eden's strident left wing political views are manifest on I Am A Wallet. Cloaked in pretty guitar and propulsive drums, Eden sets about attacking the pillars of the day, MPs, Prince Charles, Fleet Street, religion, the response to AIDS and on almost every song capitalism. The horrors and inequalities of the capitalist system are laid bare for all the see. The system which enables some to get rich at the expense of others is reviled and attacked.

I Am A Wallet

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