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TEENAGE FANCLUB

Forming in Bellshill, Scotland in 1989. The original quartet had its roots in the late 80s Glasgow music scene. The bands grungy pop, with its densely melodic sound and classic guitar pop was likened to vintage acts, Big Star and Badfinger. Their infectious melodies, bitter lyrics and radiant pop quickly won them an army of critical fans. The bands music became increasingly mellow as time progressed with a clear influence of The Byrds on their style. Bandwagonesque topped Spin magazines best-of-1991 year-end list in the face of staggering competition including Nirvanas Nevermind. They rode the Britpop wave in the mid-90s and in 1997, Songs From Northern Britain, reached number three in the British charts. Although the band has never captured the publics imagination like some of their contemporaries, their consistency and longevity is unrivalled.

DISCOGRAPHY:

A Catholic Education	1990	Paperhouse Records
The King	1991	Creation Records
Bandwagonesque	1991	Creation Records
Thirteen	1993	Creation Records
Deep Fried Fanclub	1995	Fire Records
Grand Prix	1995	Creation Records
Songs From Northern Britain	1997	Creation Records
Howdy!	2000	Columbia
Words of Wisdom & Hope (with Jad Fair)	2002	Alternative Tentacles