Needles & Grooves AotM /// Vol 26 -August 2021 /// TEENAGE FANCLUB “Grand Prix” 1995
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Joe Mac
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It’s mildly entertaining and worth a watch if you’re into that period of music but it’s also a bit shit at the same time. To be honest all those “Sky Originals” films that they’ve been releasing to fill in their Sky Cinema schedule while films have been delayed due to cinemas being shut have been a bit wank.
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Gavaxeman
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Thirteen -1993
The ghost of grunge still about , but gradually the 60’s jangle pop starts coming thru ...Production a bit limp on this one , but some little gems about as usual ...120 mins, Escher, Tears are Cool, Norman 3...special mention to the final track Gene Clark which out grunges Neil Young for a few minutes ..signs of life to come but this is a difficult third album , sandwiched between Bandwagonesque and Grand Prix it suffers in comparison..but it’s the cult Teenage Fanclub album ...exit a drummer, and enter a great producer ...
Grand Prix Progress
It’s a slow start , but, Hang On , there’s something coming thru the Radio , the pits have come up with a new strategy , Cabbage Fuel , smells funky , but it might pay off ....hope they don’t have a Fear of Flying ..as we are off to....
mansell verdict
Solid drive , signs of maturity , enter Sony , and a big budget into F1 territory ..it’s all to play for Murray
The ghost of grunge still about , but gradually the 60’s jangle pop starts coming thru ...Production a bit limp on this one , but some little gems about as usual ...120 mins, Escher, Tears are Cool, Norman 3...special mention to the final track Gene Clark which out grunges Neil Young for a few minutes ..signs of life to come but this is a difficult third album , sandwiched between Bandwagonesque and Grand Prix it suffers in comparison..but it’s the cult Teenage Fanclub album ...exit a drummer, and enter a great producer ...
Grand Prix Progress
It’s a slow start , but, Hang On , there’s something coming thru the Radio , the pits have come up with a new strategy , Cabbage Fuel , smells funky , but it might pay off ....hope they don’t have a Fear of Flying ..as we are off to....
mansell verdict
Solid drive , signs of maturity , enter Sony , and a big budget into F1 territory ..it’s all to play for Murray
Gavaxeman
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Th
Thanks Alan
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
When they did the vinyl reissue, wish they did it with the original expanded version
Gavaxeman
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I wonder if the Fannies are/we’re planning some kind of b sides album.as they only issued those limited 7 inches when they did the album reissue series ?
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
Would definitely love that as there are a ton of b-sides from the 90s records.
TenderLovingKiller®
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Holy Fuck! @jaycee guessed this a bit too early…
This was his guess was from May 2020 Kendra Morris Thread.
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jaycee
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Well I am an F1 person.... gotta get your foot down off the line.
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
Just listening to it right now. Damn those first 3 songs are pure pop perfection
CrazyDiamond84
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My small collection I think I'll listen through tonight...'thirteen' is I believe the only other one I'm familiar with. I definitely haven't heard anything between Northern Britain and the new one.
avecigrec
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I haven't had a proper sitdown with the album yet, but have streamed it during periods of housework, driving and other goings-on that don't make for the most in-depth listen but "Neil Jung" seems to command my attention every time, no matter what else is going on. I've enjoyed my cursory listens overall, but that definitely seems to be the standout track for my pre- deep dive.
Thackeraye
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This is the CD version I have. Goody Goody Gum Drops is great fun!
Jan
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Thirteen is the album i discovered them with so this holds a special place in my heart. I think their best albums are the two that followed but i still really like to listen to thirteen
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
I have to sit down at some point this month and rank their albums. Bandwagonesque will probably always be one of my favourites though