Words of Wisdom and Hope
Appearance
Words of Wisdom and Hope | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Studio album by | ||||
Released | 4 March 2002 | |||
Recorded | ?? | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 53:20 | |||
Label | Geographic Records Domino[1] | |||
Producer | Teenage Fanclub, Jad Fair | |||
Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair chronology | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NME | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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]
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."[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.'"[7]
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
References
- ^ "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 October 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair : Words Of Wisdom And Hope | NME". September 12, 2005.
- ^ Tangari, Joe (March 27, 2002). "Review: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair — Words of Wisdom and Hope". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Teenage Fanclub | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Teenage Fanclub: Tunes help you sing more easily". The Independent. February 22, 2002.
- ^ "Elasticated beats". the Guardian. March 8, 2002.