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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.

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