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Member Since9/15/2006
Band Websitewww.teenagefanclub.com/
Band MembersNorman Blake - Gerard Love - Joseph McAlinden - Raymond McGinley -Brendan O'Hare - Francis Macdonald
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Record LabelCreation / Merge
Type of LabelIndie


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After first gaining acclaim for a densely melodic sound which anticipated the coming emergence of grunge, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub spent the remainder of their career as torch-bearers for the power pop revival, unparalleled among their generation for both their unwavering adherence to and brilliant reinvention of the classic guitar pop approach of vintage acts like Big Star and Badfinger. Blessed with the talents of three formidable singers and songwriters (Norman Blake, Gerard Love, and Raymond McGinley, respectively) all sharing an unerring knack for crafting immediately infectious melodies, Teenage Fanclub's radiant brand of pop classicism enjoyed only a brief moment devotion to its unapologetically old-fashioned sensibility yielded of commercial and critical vogue, and over time, the band's dogged increasingly dwindling fan base and virtually non-existent record sales. Nevertheless, almost none of their contemporaries can claim either Teenage Fanclub's consistency or longevity though never groundbreaking or hip, their music possesses a timelessness and accessibility matched by precious few. Singers/guitarists Blake and McGinley first teamed with singer/bassist Love in 1987 in Glasgow's short-lived Boy Hairdressers, issuing the single "Golden Shower" on the famed Scottish indie label 53rd and 3rd, before disbanding. After a brief stint with the BMX Bandits, Blake reunited with Love and McGinley to form Teenage Fanclub in 1989; drummer Francis McDonald, a fellow BMX Bandit, completed the original lineup, although McDonald was replaced by fan Brendan O'Hare during sessions for the group's debut album, 1990's A Catholic Education. Released on the Creation label overseas and on the fledgling Matador imprint in the U.S., the album's thick, murky squall staked out sonic territory subsequently occupied by the nascent grunge movement and made Teenage Fanclub an instant critical favorite; the God Knows Its True EP soon followed, but although American major labels came courting, the band still owed Matador one more record. They submitted The King, a ramshackle collection of instrumentals capped off by a tongue-in-cheek rendition of Madonna's "Like a Virgin"; instead, the record was summarily rejected by Matador honcho Gerard Cosloy, and after paying Cosloy what they felt the remainder of their contract was worth, Teenage Fanclub signed to Geffen. Never shy about celebrating their inspirations covers of the Beatles' "The Ballad of John and Yoko," the Flying Burrito Brothers' "Older Guys," and Phil Ochs' "Chords of Fame" are scattered across various singles and EPs Teenage Fanclub's 1991 Geffen debut, Bandwagonesque, gloriously evoked the raggedly radiant pop manna of Big Star, the famed 1970s cult band led by ex-Box Tops frontman Alex Chilton and his singing/songwriting partner Chris Bell. With its newfound melodic ingenuity, brash guitar sound and gorgeous harmonies, the record was a massive critical success, and although mainstream pop radio failed to bite, the group found a warm welcome on collegiate airwaves. Although somewhat hard to believe in retrospect, Bandwagonesque topped Spin magazine's best-of-1991 year-end list in the face of staggering competition including Nirvana's Nevermind, My Bloody Valentine's Loveless, and R.E.M.'s Out of Time; a few months later, they were tapped as Rolling Stone's Hot Band for 1992, and at the peak of their success, the Fannies even performed on Saturday Night Live, that same year also opening for Nirvana. Although the title of the 1993 follow-up Thirteen served immediate notice that Teenage Fanclub's Big Star fetish continued unabated, the album's bitter lyrical outlook and heavier guitar sound owed much to Neil Young, while the epic closer, "Gene Clark," honored the pioneering Byrds co-founder. Critical reception was decidedly icy, however, and in 1994, O'Hare was dismissed from the lineup, briefly resurfacing in Mogwai before mounting his own project, the Telstar Ponies. Ex-Soup Dragon Paul Quinn assumed drumming duties for the 1995 follow-up, the shimmering Grand Prix; by now, however, whatever critical cachet the Fannies had amassed was long gone, and after the disc sold poorly on both sides of the Atlantic, Geffen dropped the group from its roster. Sony picked up their contract just long enough for a U.S. release of 1997's Songs From Northern Britain, which again made few waves outside of the power pop faithful. Quinn left Teenage Fanclub in the midst of completing 2000's Howdy! More setbacks were to follow as Sony refused to release Howdy in the United States. The album eventually recieved distribution via Thirsty Ear in 2001, a year after its original release. A year later, the band brought a relationship they had developed with spoken word artist Jad Fair to fruition by backing him on the album Words of Wisdom and Hope. In 2003, the band took stock of its career by releasing the retrospective anthology Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six Seconds: A Short Cut to Teenage Fanclub. It took three more years for Teenage Fanclub to return to the studio, eventually working with Chicago post-rock icon John McEntire at his Soma recording studio. Forming its own label Pema, the Fanclub released Man-Made in 2005. by Jason Ankeny

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Nov 5 2009 10:28 PM

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La Jovenc

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Nov 5 2009 4:24 PM



Dedicated to all the women, men, gays, lesbians or heteros, to all who have different politic opinions who are persecuted all over the world by laws, dictature, religions and corrupted states. From north to south, from west to east...
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Nov 4 2009 1:33 PM

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Nov 3 2009 5:44 PM

Hi everyone,
Just to tell u that my talented friend E-grand has added a new great popsong on his profile: http://www.myspace.com/egrandmusic
Enjoy!
Thierry from MRS
Radio Magnetic

Radio Magnetic



Nov 3 2009 5:37 PM

If you're into Teenage Fanclub did you know they're playing at the SECC in Glasgow at the end of the month? Radiomagnetic has created a preview of the gig, that see's the Teenage Fanclub alongside The Vaselines and King Creosote.

http://radiomagnetic.com/homecominglive/homecoming-live-hall-3-preview/

Let us know what you think!
The Broken Heads

The Broken Heads



Nov 3 2009 2:41 PM

hey we are a pop rock band from Paris.
Listen to us!
See you soon Andrés
Sporty Loco

Sporty Loco



Nov 3 2009 9:37 AM


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sTOP bY aND lISTEN tO tHA mUZIK
CHECK oUT tHA vIDEOS, LEavE uS a cOMMeNT
LeT uS kNoW wHAT yOU tHINK.... tHANK's

MILITIA MUZIK ™

Jimmy Drew

Jimmy Drew



Nov 3 2009 12:15 AM

Hi Guy's ,Just Stopping By To Wish You A Great Week Ahead. Thank's For The Music & For The Friendship. Sincerly Jimmy Drew
ALIEN ROAD

ALIEN ROAD



Nov 2 2009 5:52 PM

We thank you for the add. We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! If u couldn’t we’ll be happy if you just let this comment be shown, so that ur fans & friends get to know us.

 

Chris

Chris



Nov 2 2009 5:26 PM





cineplexx

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Nov 2 2009 11:10 AM

Holas! Good news! Buenas nuevas!

Mejor – Cineplexx (New video clip)



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Nov 1 2009 11:18 PM

hey guys,

was told about you guys a little while back and came to have a listen.  damn your tunes are good!

DOE
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Nov 1 2009 6:20 PM




Delta Light

Delta Light



Nov 1 2009 2:27 PM

Thanks for the add!
I really like your sound and all these
very melodic songs.
Delta Light
Rocker

Rocker



Nov 1 2009 11:23 AM

Hey! I play "Neil Jung" (as well as something that sounds suspiciously leik it) in my November show for Dandelion Radio - The online radio station inspired by John Peel!

To listen, go to our website at dandelionradio.com and click on one of the "Listen Live" links on the front page.

You will be able to hear my show every day for the whole of the month! Plus a host of other shows playing an eclectic variety of new and unreleased music. See schedule on website for details!

Cheers!



MONZ PUBIZ

MONZ PUBIZ



Oct 31 2009 2:18 PM

hi,
thank you for your message.
i am very happy about it.

your music is wonderful !

bye, monz pubiz


 

Gelo Seco

Gelo Seco



Oct 30 2009 2:09 PM

I'll never know which way to flow
Set a course that I don't know
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Ian Lund



Oct 29 2009 8:53 PM


Bring The Noise

Bring The Noise



Oct 28 2009 1:29 AM

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cassette tape reminds

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Oct 27 2009 2:55 PM

Thanx for the add!!!!
We love your music!!!!

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Leo y la Tripulación Invisible (Leonardo Hoyos)

Leo  y la Tripulación Invisible (Leonardo Hoyos)



Oct 27 2009 1:16 PM

Ey como vamos??

Te dejo un temita nuevo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylvcAyMbkso

saludos
Leo
V1 Music

V1 Music



Oct 27 2009 12:24 PM

Thanks for being friends, listen, enjoy and network!


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虹とライオン

虹とライオン



Oct 27 2009 10:03 AM

Thanks for the add.

Love,Pain & Rock'n'Roll.
Sweet Sixteen

Sweet Sixteen



Oct 26 2009 10:29 PM

Album in free download, visit us!
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