The Wedding Present 40 [4CD]

The Wedding Present - The Wedding Present 40 [4CD]

After Leeds alt-rock band The Lost Pandas disintegrated around them in the early 1980s, singer/guitarist David Gedge and bassist Keith Gregory decided to form a new group. In 1985, beguiled by pop radio, punk brashness, The Velvet Underground and David's erstwhile schoolmates, The Chameleons -- they launched The Wedding Present. That band was -- and remains -- uncompromising and unwaveringly authentic in every way and, as a result, Gedge, without intention, has become a legendary figure in alternative music. He has become one of the chief architects and originators of modern guitar rock and the mastermind behind one of the richest, catchiest and most consistently enthralling catalogues in pop history. Four decades on, and with 13 studio albums, 20 compilation albums and a whole host of singles, EPs, live albums and radio sessions The Wedding Present 40 is a commemorative reflection of this complex and fascinating catalogue. Available as four vinyl and four CD box sets, this is not your usual collection of "most popular" songs, but rather a chronological, aural journey of album tracks, singles and B-sides. The stunning artwork has been put together by Jonathan Hitchen -- who designed many of the band's original record covers -- and there are extensive sleeve notes by David Gedge himself along with esteemed music writer Mark Beaumont. Gedge's commentary provides a unique insight into the workings of the band and an absorbing track- by-track guide to the compilation. 01. Go Out And Get 'Em, Boy!_x000D_ 02. You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends (Peel Session Version)_x000D_ 03. Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft_x000D_ 04. A Million Miles_x000D_ 05. My Favourite Dress (LP Version)_x000D_ 06. Anyone Can Make A Mistake_x000D_ 07. Nobody's Twisting Your Arm_x000D_ 08. Davni Chasy_x000D_ 09. Give My Love To Kevin (Acoustic Version)_x000D_ 10. Kennedy_x000D_ 11. What Have I Said Now?_x000D_ 12. Bewitched_x000D_ 13. Take Me!_x000D_ 14. Brassneck (Single Version)_x000D_ 15. Crawl_x000D_ 16. Dalliance_x000D_ 17. Dare_x000D_ 18. Suck_x000D_ 19. Blonde_x000D_ 20. Corduroy (LP Version)_x000D_ 21. Heather_x000D_ 22. Blue Eyes_x000D_ 23. Come Play With Me_x000D_ 24. Flying Saucer_x000D_ 25. Click Click_x000D_ 26. Spangle (LP Version)_x000D_ 27. Convertible_x000D_ 28. Montreal_x000D_ 29. Kansas_x000D_ 30. Interstate 5 (LP Version)_x000D_ 31. I'm From Further North Than You_x000D_ 32. Perfect Blue_x000D_ 33. Don't Take Me Home Until I'm Drunk_x000D_ 34. Boo Boo_x000D_ 35. Deer Caught In The Headlights_x000D_ 36. Two Bridges (LP Version)_x000D_ 37. Rachel_x000D_ 38. I Am Not Going To Fall In Love With You (LP Version)_x000D_ 39. Science Fiction (LP Version)_x000D_ 40. Hot Wheels