Name: Seamonsters
Brand: The Wedding Present

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

74321869662

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-03-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

743218696626

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Total Cap

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

Artist

The Wedding Present

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

The Wedding Present, formed in Leeds, England in 1984, is an iconic band with singer/songwriter David Gedge as the only constant member. The original line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.
With a history rooted in the ashes of Lost Pandas, The Wedding Present has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Their unique sound and powerful lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide.
From their early beginnings to their current success, The Wedding Present continues to deliver exceptional music that resonates with fans old and new. Explore their discography and experience the magic of this legendary band.

remastered from original source material under the watchful eye of one david gedge, this re-issue sees the original 'seamonsters' album pressed on 180g vinyl with newly design sleeve and inner bag, that respectfully retain the heritage of the original design. the words 'classic album' is so often over used, but in this case, this really is the right phrase to excapsulate this great work of art. the wedding present occupy a curious position in the pantheon of british indie bands. the leeds quartet's brand of thrash-jangle was too shambolic for some critics; yet they were perennial john peel favourites, had a dedicated fan-base and, in david gedge, possessed one of the nation's most astute singer-songwriters. as a chronicler of lovelorn angst gedge was without peer in the late '80s, his earlier songs essaying the frustrations and trivialities of doomed relationships. their full-length debut george best plus (1987) may have been musically samey but packed a lifetime of wry and truthful lines and 1989's bizarro refined the formula a little but it was still all about the fast-paced jangle and deft observations. the biggest indicator that seamonsters was going to be different was the presence of uber-misanthrope steve albini as producer. the former rapeman guitarist cares little for vocals, preferring to keep them low in the mix in favour of an enhanced rhythm section. whilst gedge's vocals were always low and mumbled anyway the focus on bass and drums added another dimension to the band's sound. suddenly the chirpy, punky thrash had been replaced by huge swathes of feedbacking guitar and drums that sounded like they were bursting through the speakers. in short, the most quintessentially english of indie bands had gone grunge. but in its unflinching honesty and vulnerability, it superseded the slew of grunge albums coming out of seattle at the time as well as laying foundations for emo and more inward-looking metal. anyone who has just been through a particularly messy break up will find something on this album that is pertinent and empathetic - just be sure to hide any sharp objects before the needle hits the record.

Seamonsters

Music GB