Words of Wisdom and Hope

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]

Words of Wisdom and Hope
Studio album by
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
AllMusic[2]
NME[3]
Pitchfork(5.0/10)[4]

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."Love Will Conquer"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

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