If timing is truly everything, then The Wendys had the misfortune of releasing their debut album shortly before the collapse of their record label, U.K. indie powerhouse Factory. Comprised of John Renton (vocals), Ian White (guitar), Johnny MacArthur (drums) and Arthur Renton (bass), The Wendys rode on a wave of critical acclaim and the usual hype from Factory's Tony Wilson when they emerged from Edinburgh, Scotland, in the early '90s. As the hysteria created by The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays began to dwindle, the Wendys were voted into "next big thing" status. Superstar producer Ian Broudie produced the group's 1991 debut "Gobbledygook" and while it was lauded by critics, the LP was overlooked by the public. When Factory hit the skids, it dragged the band with them; as grunge took command of the airwaves, there was no room for the Wendys' Madchester-inspired guitar pop. In 1999, Starshaped released the band's long-awaited second album "Sixfootwingspan".
THE WENDYS
Pulling My Fingers Off
1991 Factory Records
01. Pulling My Fingers Off
02. I Feel Slowly
03. More Than Enough (Instrumental)
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I was happy to discover these guys on an alternative Cd comp, that I inherited from a once great Seattle dance venue, the Vogue. Has a few other great tracks on it, including Charlatans "Happen to Die". More love from LONDON LOVES. Cheers, RxR
Gobbledygook is an undiscovered gem of an album.
Any chance of reuploading please?
https://mega.nz/file/4pAGXLxZ#JF3E11dHJ2IFpxvFdcs5h99MTT8h0v94GwzUNAQIwmI
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