The Wedding Present
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Biography
[Edit]Emerging in the wake of the Smiths' demise as the U.K.'s most successful indie pop band during the late '80s, the Wedding Present were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. Formed from the ashes of the short-lived Lost Pandas, the Weddoes (as they were affectionately dubbed by fans) were essentially the vehicle of singer/songwriter David Gedge, the only constant member throughout the group's tumultuous history. Initially rounded out by guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman, the fledgling band quickly won a loyal following among university students, as well as the patronage of influential DJ John Peel, for whom they cut their first radio session in February 1986.
Named in honor of the popular soccer star, George Best, the Wedding Present's remarkable debut LP appeared on their own Reception label in 1987. The group became the darlings of the British press overnight, winning acclaim for their distinct guitar pop frenzy as well as Gedge's idiosyncratic vocal style and wittily lovelorn, conversation-like lyrics. After the album established a foothold on the U.K. indie charts, Tommy — a hastily compiled overview of early singles, covers, and radio broadcasts — followed in 1988.
The Wedding Present's next effort came completely out of left field: titled Ukrainski Vistupi V Johna Peel, the collection brought together Peel session dates with a sampler of traditional Ukrainian folk tunes inspired by Solowka's father. Additionally, it marked the recording debut of new drummer Simon Smith, recruited after Charman exited to form the Popguns. After reaching the Top 40 with the primal single "Kennedy," the Weddoes returned in 1989 with Bizarro, a more conventional effort highlighted by the single "Brassneck," produced by Steve Albini. The aggressive 1991 release Seamonsters returned Albini to the producer's seat and marked the departure of Solowka, who continued to explore his roots in the Ukrainians; guitarist Paul Dorrington was tapped as his replacement.
Instead of recording a new studio LP, the Wedding Present spent the entirety of 1992 issuing a single on the first Monday of each month. Later compiled as the two-volume Hit Parade set, the singles featured original material on their A-sides and cover songs on the flipsides, among them interpretations of the Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Neil Young's "Don't Cry No Tears," Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft," and Julee Cruise's "Falling" (better known as the theme to Twin Peaks).
The departure of Gregory (to found Cha Cha Cohen) left Gedge the group's last original member, the Weddoes resurfaced with new bassist Darren Belk for 1994's Watusi, a nod toward the Amer-indie love-rock scene produced by Olympia, Washington-based producer Steve Fisk, complete with vocal assistance from Beat Happening's Heather Lewis. Following a rather uneventful 1995, the group returned in 1996 with a flurry of new material; first up was the auto-obsessed Mini EP, later reissued with bonus tracks as Mini Plus. The full-length Saturnalia appeared at the end of the year, followed early in 1997 by the single "Montreal." Gedge then put the band on hold, formed Cinerama (a group that released three albums and numerous singles between 1998 and 2003, featured Gedge's girlfriend Sally Murrell, and by the end began to sound increasingly Weddoes-like). After Gedge spilt with Murrell in 2002, he moved to Seattle and began writing songs for a new album. He decided to revive the Wedding Present name, roped in his Cinerama bandmates (including bassist Terry DeCastro) to record, and the band released Take Fountain in early 2005. After a long spell of touring that saw the group spanning the globe and playing to scores of fans who were thrilled to have their heroes back, the group hit the studio again with Steve Albini and the resulting album, El Rey, was released in 2008. The new edition of the band went through many lineup changes, the most dramatic being the 2010 split with longtime bassist DeCastro. In 2012, the band released their ninth full-length album, Valentina, and showed no signs of slowing down.
Title: Tommy: 1985-1987 (Expanded Edition) (CD1)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative
Title: Shepherd's Bush Welcomes the Wedding Present (Live)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative
Title: Marc Riley Sessions, Volume. 3
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Take Fountain
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative
Title: George Best (CD2)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Post Punk, Alternative, Indie
Title: Tommy: 1985-1987 (Expanded Edition) (CD2)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative
Title: The Home Internationals - EP
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Alternative, Instrumental, Instrumental
Title: George Best (Remastered)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Post Punk, Alternative, Indie
Title: George Best (CD1)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Post Punk, Alternative, Indie
Title: The Complete Ukrainian John Peel Sessions
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Tommy: 1985-1987 (Expanded Edition) (CD3)
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative
Title: Marc Riley Sessions Volume 4
Artist: The Wedding Present
Genre: Indie Rock, Post Punk, Alternative
Collections
Title: Step Right Up - The Songs of Tom Waits
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Just Like Heaven - A Tribute to the Cure
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Please, Please, Please - A Tribute to The Smiths
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: This Is the 90's (Live)
Title: Unpiecing the Jigsaw - a Tribute to the Velvet Underground
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: This Is Indie
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Death to Trad Rock
Genre: Punk, Alternative
Title: Bernard Lenoir L'Inrockuptible
Genre: Electronica, Electro Rock
Title: 100 Essential Tracks: Rock Hits (CD6)
Genre: Rock
Title: Step Right Up
Title: 100 Hits Chrismas (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Top 40 - Indie (CD2)
Title: NME-C86 (Deluxe Edition) (CD1)
Genre: Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Title: Various Cherry Red - Death To Trad Rock
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Post Rock, Post Punk, Alternative, Indie
Title: Dark Side Of The 80s (CD1)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave
Title: 100 Hits Christmas 5CD Fantastic Karaoke DVD (CD2)
Genre: Gospel, Rock, World Music, Country, Folk
Title: Cooking Vinyl 1986-2016 (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Indie Rock
Title: C86 (3CD Deluxe Edition) (CD1)
Genre: Indie Pop, Indie Rock, New Wave, Post Rock
Title: The Many Faces Of The Smiths (CD3)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Pop Rock
Title: 100 Greatest Alt-Rock Anthems (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Not From Where I'm Standing
Title: Tonight I Am The Music 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Pop Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: 100 Greatest Alternative 80s (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Metal, Alternative
Title: The Music Pie: Pop-Rock Indie (CD1)
Genre: Pop Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: 100 Greatest 80s Indie Anthems 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Ethereal Wave, Rock, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Folk Punk, Reggae Fusion, Pop
Title: 100 Greatest 80s Indie Anthems (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: Rebel Rock Indie (Vol. 02) (CD1)
Genre: Alternative
Title: ’80s Indie Essentials 2021 (CD2)
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative
Title: Guided By The Heart 2021 (CD3)
Genre: Alternative
Title: Indie Pop Essentials (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Household Names: Indie Pop-Rock Collection (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: Household Names: Indie Pop-Rock Collection (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: My Little Planet: Pop Rock Indie (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Alternative, Indie
Featuring albums
Title: Please, Please, Please: A Tribute To The Smiths
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie
Title: Just Like Heaven - A Tribute To The Cure
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie
Title: Unpiecing the Jigsaw: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock