Words of Wisdom and Hope

Words of Wisdom and Hope
Studio album by Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair
Released	4 March 2002
Recorded	??
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	53:20
Label	Geographic Records Domino
Producer	Teenage Fanclub, Jad Fair
Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair chronology
Howdy! (2000) Words of Wisdom and Hope (2002) Four Thousand Seven Hundred And Sixty-Six Seconds - A Shortcut To Teenage Fanclub (2003)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
NME
Pitchfork	(5.0/10)

Words of Wisdom and Hope is an album produced in collaboration between Glasgow, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub and Half Japanese frontman Jad Fair.

Critical reception

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." 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.'"

Track listing

• All Songs Written By Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair.

No.	Title	Length
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.	"Love Will Conquer"	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

• Jad Fair — vocals
• Norman Blake — vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, additional bass
• Raymond McGinley — lead guitar, mandola
• Finlay Macdonald — keyboards, additional bass
• Gerard Love — bass, additional drums
• Katrina Mitchell — drums
• Paul Quinn — drums