The_Well_Wishers-How_I_Won_The_War-2007-EGO

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2008-02-27

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ARTIST: The Well Wishers
TITLE: How I Won The War
LABEL: Not Lame
GENRE: Rock
TIME: 40:47 min
SIZE:  61,6 MB
RIP DATE: Apr-24-2007
RELEASE DATE: Apr-24-2007
WEBSITE: n/a

Track List:

01. Grey Skies Black                           03:29
02. Seashells                                  03:03
03. Merilee                                    02:30
04. Hope Is Fading                             04:18
05. After Dark                                 02:47
06. The Optimist                               02:58
07. I'm In Love (Slight Return)                03:00
08. Broken Glass                               03:58
09. Resistance Is Futile                       02:32
10. It's True What They Say About Girls        03:58
11. Soldiering                                 03:04
12. Nostalgia                                  05:10

Release Notes:

While The Well Wishers have no intention to subtitle
their latest release the "Difficult 3rd Album" as
Billy Bragg did with Talking With The Taxman About
Poetry, How I Won The War... is somewhat of a risky
proposition. The album marks a notable artistic step
forward and finds the band breaking through some of
the pure power pop barriers of their first two
records.

Drawing equal influence from 80's post-punk and
classic power pop, the album offers a poignant, yet
decidedly pessimistic take on the metaphors of love
and war - all wrapped in a dense, fervently melodic
package. Tracks like "Grey Skies Black" and "Broken
Glass" burst to life with pulsating guitar riffs,
swirling effects and pounding drums...while more the
melody-laden hooks of "I'm In Love" and "Seashells"
recall the Well Wishers most know and love.

Recording most of the album tracks at his home
studio allowed WW frontman and brainchild Jeff
Shelton the freedom and flexibility to experiment,
embellish, explore, and re-take after re-take until
everything was completely perfect. Contributions
from drummer Nick Laquintano and collaboration with
San Francisco filmmaker/musician Chris Brown on the
track ôAfter Darkö add additional flavor and passion
to SheltonÆs primarily solo approach.

The album also features a bonus track cover of the
Chameleons UK classic "Nostalgia".

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