Words of Wisdom and Hope

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Words of Wisdom and Hope
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Studio album by
Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair
Released4 March 2002
Recorded??
GenreAlternative rock
Length53:20
LabelGeographic Records
Domino[1]
ProducerTeenage 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
SourceRating
AllMusic3.5/5 stars[2]
NME3/5 stars[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]

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.TitleLength
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

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[]

  1. ^ "Jad Fair - Words Of Wisdom And Hope (Standard LP) | Domino Mart". Domino Recording Company.
  2. ^ O'Neill, Brian. "Review: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair — Words of Wisdom and Hope". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair : Words Of Wisdom And Hope | NME". September 12, 2005.
  4. ^ Tangari, Joe (March 27, 2002). "Review: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair — Words of Wisdom and Hope". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "Teenage Fanclub | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Teenage Fanclub: Tunes help you sing more easily". The Independent. February 22, 2002.
  7. ^ "Elasticated beats". the Guardian. March 8, 2002.
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