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There is more than one music group named The Wrens: a New Jersey indie rock band, and a 1950s doo-wop band from Brooklyn.
1) The Wrens formed in the late 1980s in New Jersey, consisting of Charles Bissell (guitar, vocals), Greg Whelan (Whelan G. E.) (guitar, vocals), Kevin Whelan (Sett) (bass, keys, vocals), and Jerry MacDonnell (Jerome MACDonnell) (drums). Their influences range from Guided by Voices to the Pixies, but they have developed a unique sound since their initial formation.
The Wrens are known for their explosive stage presence, despite each member being well past 35, and are steadily gaining a fanbase across the world. Their debut album, “Silver”, was released in 1994 to a moderate degree of critical acclaim. However, it was their second LP, “Secaucus” (named in reference to the town in New Jersey where they resided), that established them as one of the top bands on the indie rock scene. Both of these albums were released on the now defunct Grass Records label.
After the release of “Secaucus”, Grass Records came under new ownership, who decided to make The Wrens the flagship band of the label. After the band turned down a million-dollar contract stipulating that the band record more “radio friendly” songs, The Wrens were dropped by Grass Records. “Silver” and “Secaucus” were only recently reissued in 2006 after years out of circulation because of this.
1) The Wrens formed in the late 1980s in New Jersey, consisting of Charles Bissell (guitar, vocals), Greg Whelan (Whelan G. E.) (guitar, vocals), Kevin Whelan (Sett) (bass, keys, vocals), and Jerry MacDonnell (Jerome MACDonnell) (drums). Their influences range from Guided by Voices to the Pixies, but they have developed a unique sound since their initial formation.
The Wrens are known for their explosive stage presence, despite each member being well past 35, and are steadily gaining a fanbase across the world. Their debut album, “Silver”, was released in 1994 to a moderate degree of critical acclaim. However, it was their second LP, “Secaucus” (named in reference to the town in New Jersey where they resided), that established them as one of the top bands on the indie rock scene. Both of these albums were released on the now defunct Grass Records label.
After the release of “Secaucus”, Grass Records came under new ownership, who decided to make The Wrens the flagship band of the label. After the band turned down a million-dollar contract stipulating that the band record more “radio friendly” songs, The Wrens were dropped by Grass Records. “Silver” and “Secaucus” were only recently reissued in 2006 after years out of circulation because of this.
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Secaucus
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spareanygp wrote:
nah man i heard it from their facebook every year since like 2008
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dobookonbrawls wrote:
new wrens in 2012. you heard it hear first.
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radioheadzealot wrote:
Where can I get my hands on a digital copy of Abbott 1135? I'd even pay for it!
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Modestmilk wrote:
The best band.
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MentalCabaret wrote:
everything they've ever done is way underrated. brilliant, brilliant band
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celexicdream wrote:
Totally underestimated this band.
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lagginswag wrote:
ive had the meadowlands on my computer for awhile. for some reason i was getting them mixed up with another indie band like " the dodos" or something. finally listened to the album, and WOW. just wow..
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Bosc wrote:
Silver is way underrated!
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Marimode wrote:
dislike
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Bryanjoel wrote:
"too busy working and making money" dammit
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Corblimeyguvnor wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Wrens/+images/61479781
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dobookonbrawls wrote:
i was talking to jerry macdonnell's mom today and she said he's "too busy working and making money" to finish anything with the wrens
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kh61089 wrote:
this is one of the greatest bands ive ever heard and its a travesty more people arent aware of their majesty.
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KidAudiophile wrote:
can't wait for the new album. you guys are great.
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summervillain wrote:
New track available for download at epitonic.com today
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soundproof_ wrote:
I love this band!
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sam__ wrote:
freeleech; thankya. Nice discovery.
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MentalCabaret wrote:
They need to tour when the new album comes out! I need to see them live. (2)
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dostav wrote:
what.cd freeleechbros coming your way!!!!
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Lucidity92 wrote:
They need to tour when the new album comes out! I need to see them live.
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Now you can tour like a middle-aged part-time band because...
11 Nov 2011 | from www.wrens.com
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guy and pass the savings on to you
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