Tidal Wave Of Hype

by The Wake

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1.	Shallow End 04:28	buy track
2.	Obnoxious Kevin 03:49	buy track
3.	Crasher 04:26	buy track
4.	Selfish 03:06	buy track
5.	Provincial Disco 03:44	buy track
6.	I Told You So 04:16	buy track
7.	Britain 05:00	buy track
8.	Back Of Beyond 02:58	buy track
9.	Solo Project 02:31	buy track
10.	Down On Your Knees 03:29	buy track
11.	Brit Mix 05:00	buy track
12.	Big Noise, Big Deal 00:41	buy track

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The former Factory Records band's second LP on Sarah Records introduces a slightly rockier sound, but without losing their trademark wit or effortless lyricism, as gorgeous tunes wrap themselves disconcertingly around bitter or biting snapshots of everyday life. "Big dog tied up outside supermarket; xenophobic old man waiting for a fight, slightly pissed – come to Britain!"

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released March 21, 1994

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The Wake Glasgow, UK

The Wake formed in Glasgow in 1981 and released their debut 7", On Our Honeymoon, on their own Scan 45 label. The single attracted the attention of Factory Records, for whom they released four singles and two albums. Encouraged by fellow Glasgow-band The Orchids, they then signed to Sarah Records for two more singles and albums. After Sarah ended, a further album was released on LTM. ... more

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