Advantages: Good entry-point into the fascinating Boo Radleys' world Disadvantages: Not their most interesting album.
Wake Up represented a daring new challenge for the Boo Radleys: after the psychedelic masterpeice 'Giant Steps', what now? David Cavanagh's excellent book, 'The Creation Records Story' recalls The Boo Radleys' guitarist/songwriter Martin Carr having a conversation about opportunities to become famous with publisher Mike Smith. Smith warns that such a goal would mean, "playing to the very people that tormented you at school – the bullies, the football ... ...1995 was the height of Britpop, and the perfect time for the Boo Radleys to attempt a commercial move into the mainstream. The first single, 'Wake Up, Boo!' was specifically designed to be just that: a deviously clever indie-anthem that could appeal to all ages, it can still be heard on commercial radio station across the UK. It's not that hard to see its instant appeal: blaring, catchy brass nestles with clipped, funky guitar and joyous harmonies ...
smudge-cat 10.05.2007
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