Words of Wisdom and Hope is an album produced in collaboration between Glasgow, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub and Half Japanese frontman Jad Fair.[5][6] It was released on 4 March 2002 on Domino's subsidiary label Geographic in Europe and on Alternative Tentacles in the US.[1][7]
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| Released | 4 March 2002 | |||
| Studio | Riverside Studios, Glasgow Tracks 3, 10 and 11 recorded up a lane in Finnieston, Glasgow | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 53:20 | |||
| Label | Geographic (Europe) Alternative Tentacles (US) | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| NME | [3] |
| Pitchfork | (5.0/10)[4] |
Critical reception
editNME wrote that "with amiable janglers the Fanclub providing a predictibly pleasant backdrop, Jad‘s syrupy ruminations on life -think Lou Reed on prozac- take on a certain primitive charm."[3] The Guardian wrote that "Teenage Fanclub make an ideal backing band, providing soft bubbles of guitar in 'Love Will Conquer' and bringing a surprisingly soulful touch to 'Power of Your Tenderness' and 'You Rock.'"[8]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Jad Fair; all music is composed by Teenage Fanclub
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Behold the Miracle" | 3:47 |
| 2. | "I Feel Fine" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Near to You" | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Smile" | 4:48 |
| 5. | "Crush on You" | 7:07 |
| 6. | "Cupid" | 6:36 |
| 7. | "Power of Your Tenderness" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Vampire's Claw" | 3:45 |
| 9. | "Secret Heart" | 2:37 |
| 10. | "You Rock" | 5:36 |
| 11. | "Love's Taken Over" | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Good Thing" | 3:23 |
Personnel
editAdapted from the album's liner notes.[9]
- Jad Fair — vocals
- Norman Blake — guitar, bass, keyboards
- Raymond McGinley — guitar, mandola
- Finlay Macdonald — keyboards, bass
- Gerard Love — guitar, bass, drums
- Paul Quinn — drums, guitar
- Additional musicians
- Katrina Mitchell — vocals, drums
- Technical
- Teenage Fanclub — producer
- Jad Fair — producer, cover art
- Johnny Cameron — engineer
- Steve Rooke — mastering
References
edit- ^ a b "Jad Fair - Words Of Wisdom And Hope (Standard LP) | Domino Mart". Domino Recording Company.
- ^ O'Neill, Brian. "Review: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair — Words of Wisdom and Hope". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair : Words Of Wisdom And Hope | NME". NME. 12 September 2005.
- ^ Tangari, Joe (27 March 2002). "Review: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair — Words of Wisdom and Hope". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Teenage Fanclub | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Teenage Fanclub: Tunes help you sing more easily". The Independent. 22 February 2002.
- ^ "Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair". Alternative Tentacles. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Elasticated beats". the Guardian. 8 March 2002.
- ^ Words of Wisdom and Hope (Media notes). Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair. Geographic. 2002.
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