{"product_id":"2250460","title":"Wedding Present - Watusi (Deluxe Edition) [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth album from the legendary Leeds-based indie institution The Wedding Present -  For this 30th anniversary edition the original album is augmented by a second LP of contemporary non-album tracks and alternative versions -  Each LP is pressed onto high quality 180g coloured vinyl (Green Vinyl \/ Orange Vinyl)  and is presented in a gatefold sleeve - Also included is a CD containing all 23 tracks from across the 2LPs.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released on Island Records in September 1994, it was the first album the group had made for the label and has long been a fan favourite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eFor many, The Wedding Present are the very epitome of indie. Formed in 1985, the group rose to prominence as part of the so-called C86 scene (a free NME cassette that showcased new bands of the era), with their fast-paced jangle-pop and intelligent lyrics by founder and only band constant David Gedge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eSigning to Island Records, the group \\x96 at this point Gedge, guitarist Paul Dorrington, bassist Darren Belk and drummer Simon Smith \\x96 went to Seattle to record with producer\/engineer Steve Fisk, known then for his work with the fabled Sub-Pop label. As a result, Watusi is both razor sharp and slyly commercial, as typified by its singles, the poptastic Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah and the Monkees' ramalama of It's A Gas. There is much to enjoy beyond \\x96 especially the tender confessional Big Rat and the reflective garden party drama Gazebo. Both underline John Peel's comment that Gedge had written 'some of the best love songs of the rock'n'roll era.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eNo other Wedding Present album comprises such an eclectic array of material, thoughtfully arranged and consistently strong. The ghostly heartache waltz of 'Spangle', the tautly groovy 'Let Him Have It', 'Catwoman's' Velvet Underground zone-out, the surf strains of 'Hot Pants'... all would demand inclusion on a Wedding Present best-of. Most captivating of all was 'Click Click', a hypnotic duet of sexual compulsion...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eThe band will be playing all 12 tracks from Watusi on their May 2024 tour, along with a large smattering of their other landmark works.","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420736213377,"sku":"2250460","price":50.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0805520240840.jpg?v=1750620614","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2250460","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}