Words of Wisdom and Hope | ||||
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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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Singles from Words of Wisdom and Hope | ||||
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AllMusic | [2] |
NME | [3] |
Pitchfork | (5.0/10) [4] |
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]
NME 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]
All 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 |
Adapted from the album's liner notes. [9]
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