The Wrens - Meadowlands
Published August 24, 2004
"Ann slams in, another lightning round begins, this could get interesting. Where's Ann been? She pours herself a don't-ask gin... no ice and light on the bitters. I'm done with quitters. "Charles, I found out; wipe that smile off your mouth, I think it's tell-me time..." Listening to the lyrics (these from ex-girl collection) you can tell they are coming from a more mature viewpoint than angst ridden teenage sobbing. Charles sings about personal situations from an experienced standpoint, and makes it all seem quite real.
These are the type of songs which get you anticipating each next plateau on the delgihtful journey from first ringing note to unforgettable, anthemic chorus. They sure milk it, and I love 'em for it.
Oh. There's also an accordian, which is automatic bonus points (see p57, the Decemberists)
If you don't like it at first, listen again.. give it a rest, come back to it, and see if it doesn't sound like the finest of ear candies. Or maybe you will latch onto it right away like my friend who came over today, heard two chords and said 'i want this'. Whichever, I wan't here first, I'm just another in the long line of people who have heard this fine piece of work and determined it necessary to sing its praises. This album deserves to be listened to, and you deserve to listen to it.
- The Wrens - Meadowlands
- Published: August 24, 2004
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- Filed Under: Music: Alternative Rock, Music: Indie Rock, Music: Rock
- Writer: Damon Muma
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I like this album even more now than when I wrote this... Mmmmmmmm.
Damon - someone sent me this link today and I wanted to write and thank you for your kind words and support.
It means a ton to us when folks take time to write anything...especially postive thoughts about this 15 yr oddessey of ours. If you ever make it to one of our shows please make sure you through something (soft) at us and say hello.
Thank you again.
Kind regards, jerry wren
I have listened to seacaucus many times. this is the first time i have been able to get a hold of the meadowlands. as it plays i am writing this. i dont know how i ever managed to lose this album among so many lesser albums created by lesser musicians. it is genius. and perhaps providence that i didnt listen to this album earlier. i dont think i could have appreciated it before i had experienced the past year of my life.
Best album...ever
just started listening to this over the summer... a friend of mine had some copy from the library that was completely scratched up, but i heard enough that i wanted to hear more... then it went back to the library... cut to christmas '05, my friend sends it to me. i've been listening to it for 4 days straight now. god. damn.
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Agreed. I received this album as a gift for my birthday (early September) and finally really listened to the entire album the other day . . . and listened again . . .
"The Meadowlands" is really an incredible, accomplished work.