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By now you will have probably heard of The Wombats--in particular their heavily rotated singles like "Let's Dance to Joy Division" (a song title that’s difficult to forget, or ignore) and ("Kill the Director"). Comprised of two Liverpudlians and a Norwegian, The Wombats--as their name and track titles suggest--indulge in a highly addictive type of ‘novelty-rock’ that’s edgy, well-produced--and more seriously infectious than that label would suggest. A Guide to Love ..., their debut album, is crammed to the rafters with fast-paced, catchy rock songs that offer wry lyrics and memorable sing-a-long choruses, and are fully intended to make you leap around the dancefloor. Think of Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs jamming with The Monkees and you won’t be far wrong. The album is surprisingly diverse though, ranging from the barbershop jam "Tales of Girls, Boys and Marsupials" to the disco beats of "Backfire at the Disco" and the catchy hooks of "Patricia the Stripper". Where this high-octane trio will go after such a cheery, brave opening gambit is anyone’s guess. Best to enjoy these jerky pop japes while they last. --Danny McKenna
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titolo-a guide to love, loss & desperationartista-wombats etichettaa-da/14th floor---brani1.tales of girls, boys & marsupialsascolta2.kill the directorascolta3.moving to new yorkascolta4.lost in the postascolta5.party in a forest (where's laura?)ascolta6.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I gambled on this CD, only having listened to Moving to New York on XFM...
Glad I did to be honest as it's a very honest and uplifting CD, one of the best I've heard since Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" and Hard-Fi's "Stars of CCTV". If you need a guide as to their sound, think the Arctics stirred with Blur and add a dash of Julian cope (Teardrop Explodes - ask your dad!)
The afore-mentioned Moving to New York is a superb single, with great guitars one of the album's rocking tracks. Let's Dance to Joy Division brings back memories and always raises a smile. There are some weaker tracks but overall there are a varied ensemble of original and lively songs on offer here.
Only a three-piece, the Wombats deliver a bigger sound than you'd think though they don't take themselves too seriously which is refreshing. There is every chance these cheeky chappies can mature into a successful indie-rock band and they shouldn't feel the need to be the next Arctic Monkeys....just be themselves. I will certainly look out for the next offering though their record label would no doubt have preferred a more edgy name!
Four stars...well deserved
Glad I did to be honest as it's a very honest and uplifting CD, one of the best I've heard since Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" and Hard-Fi's "Stars of CCTV". If you need a guide as to their sound, think the Arctics stirred with Blur and add a dash of Julian cope (Teardrop Explodes - ask your dad!)
The afore-mentioned Moving to New York is a superb single, with great guitars one of the album's rocking tracks. Let's Dance to Joy Division brings back memories and always raises a smile. There are some weaker tracks but overall there are a varied ensemble of original and lively songs on offer here.
Only a three-piece, the Wombats deliver a bigger sound than you'd think though they don't take themselves too seriously which is refreshing. There is every chance these cheeky chappies can mature into a successful indie-rock band and they shouldn't feel the need to be the next Arctic Monkeys....just be themselves. I will certainly look out for the next offering though their record label would no doubt have preferred a more edgy name!
Four stars...well deserved
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have know of the Wombats for a considerable amount of time and was particularly looking foward to the debut album. I was not to be let down. The band's lead singer, Matthew Murphy has a Liverpudlian accent that any up and coming singer from the north west would die for. The distinctive tracks of the album certainly are Kill The Director, Backfire At The Disco and of course indie anthem Let's Dance To Joy Division. However, one track that struck me was the Track No. 1 'Tales Of Girls, Boys And Marsupials' which is a short, simple melody involving fellow members: Dan Haggis and Tord Øverland-Knudsen also singing. It's a track that shows the trio didn't go to music college for nothing. This is truly an album that will amaze you, full of catchy pop love tunes that you will be singing for many weeks to come.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this is a brilliant album,,, this young new group have catchy tunes and awsum lyrics a really enjoyable album,,,, see them live if you can..
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OK, if you just want to listen to it at home, and just on a cd player
Finally decided to get with the times and download my cds to my laptop (for personal use). First "track" is silent, about halfway through the second track you get a bit of talking,... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Peter
I LOVE THE WOMBATS
i love this album i have both albums on cd and there awesome, cant wait to see them in Delamere it will be awesome
Published 2 months ago by bzyg7b
The Wombats
Arrived quickly. I already had the more recent Wombats CD so I knew I liked the band, this CD is such fun to listen to it really lifts your mood.
Published 6 months ago by Miss Lynn
annoying
when i received the album there was a big scratch on the underside of the CD i then got a replacement sent to me and when i received it it took a long time and, when after... Read more
Published 6 months ago by pig
Living up to expectations...
So first I bought the Wombats' second album 'Modern Glitch' and decided that I should give this one a go as well. Read more
Published 10 months ago by George M
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Published 12 months ago by a-beeBUZZ
Love the Wombats
I hear this band is from Liverpool, no suprise everything thats good in the world usually comes from there i.e. the Beatles, Liverpool FC, Cilla Black e.t.c. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
Fab anytime album
I loved this album from the minute I bought it. It's fun and lively and is so easy to listen to. I totally recommend this album to anyone!
Published 19 months ago by Jessie
Brilliance from a young band, I hope the 2nd album is as good as the...
Great up beat sing a long songs with a recognizable sound, this album is packed with them and they still manage to avoid a samey samey feel. All from a 1st album... impressive. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Esther
Wonderful Wombats
Cracking album! Many of the songs have been released and are instantly recognisable. Don't let the first track fool you which sounds like a ho-down... Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by Jonathan stanton
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