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There is more than one music group named The Wrens: a New Jersey power pop 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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Silver
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The Meadowlands (Limited Edition)
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She Sends Kisses
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Happy
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This Boy Is Exhausted
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The House That Guilt Built
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Hopeless
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Faster Gun
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Ex-girl Collection
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13 Months in 6 Minutes
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This Is Not What You Had Planned
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Boys, You Won't
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Thirteen Grand
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Everyone Choose Sides
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Per Second Second
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Dance The Midwest
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Shoutbox
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deviantpsyche wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Happy is my favorite! love it.
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stayfreshicelan wrote:
great band
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theStarry wrote:
Seriously, get off your chuffs and release a new album. Seacaucus and Meadowlands are sublime but theyre not enough!!
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Shanghaindie wrote:
I want to shout out to The Wrens for their 2003 release "The Meadowlands", that album meant a lot to me during my junior and senior years in high school. I know that might not sound like much of a complement but the lyrics, which are drenched in a need to come to terms with broken relationships, really helped me during the worst throws of adolescents. Thank you!
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sourdnavarones wrote:
@fizzydunlop it's on spotify. you've probably found it by now though i guess...
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theStarry wrote:
hurry up chaps and release a new album.
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FuzzyDunloop wrote:
Has anyone here heard Silver? I can't find it anywhere (except for £50 on ebay), not even on itunes or spotify. Basically want to know if it's up there with the brilliance of the other 2?
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EraserKid wrote:
Phew, thought the high p4 review's would make the Hipsters swarm this band...thankfully they have not.
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LiveFeedback wrote:
back in january they posted on their blog that they'd started on new material. http://wrens.com/new-recording-begins
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moreyellowbirds wrote:
she sends kiss and happy:):):):) i have trouble getting into much else:( dont hate
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MonkeyDamir wrote:
fabelhaft. =D
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Ch3zn1 wrote:
@danboog: sometime next century
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secretspicy15 wrote:
excellent show tonight in cincinnati!
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danboog wrote:
When is the new album out?
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VodkaVolauvent wrote:
<3
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pinkpantser wrote:
If anyone is selling tickets to the Chicago shows in July let me know.
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osmark wrote:
seems like forever since meadowlands. new album? how about it?
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androooo wrote:
apparently so, cheers!
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frolix22 wrote:
The wait for the new record is getting excruciating. As is the wait for them to do some gigs in the UK again.
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bishopsdad wrote:
Ryan - you are HOTT!
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News
Polls close county-wide
14 Oct 2009 | from www.wrens.com
Polls Close County-wide Howdy, With many, many thanks to all the folks who wrote in to request songs for the 'make the band do your bidding' portion of our 20th anniversary thing (a few posts down)…
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the Black Cat
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Third show added for 20th Anniversary (Meadowlands start-to-finish)
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Maxwell's (early show added)
1 Oct 2009 | from www.wrens.com
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