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The Wombats Proudly Present... A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation | 
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| Artist: Wombats
Label: 14th Floor
Category: Music
List Price: £11.99
Buy New: £4.52
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 376
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.7 x 0.4
EAN: 5051442333725
ASIN: B000TZGQKE
Release Date: November 5, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Tales of Girls, Boys and Marsupials | | • | Kill the Director | | • | Moving to New York | | • | Lost in the Post | | • | Party in a Forest (Where's Laura?) | | • | School Uniforms | | • | Here Comes the Anxiety | | • | Let's Dance to Joy Division | | • | Backfire at the Disco | | • | Little Miss Pipedream | | • | Dr. Suzanne Mattox PHD | | • | Patricia the Stripper | | • | My First Wedding |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
By now you will have probably heard of The Wombats--in particular their heavily rotated singles like "Let's Dance to Joy Division" (a song title that's difficult to forget, or ignore) and ("Kill the Director"). Comprised of two Liverpudlians and a Norwegian, The Wombats--as their name and track titles suggest--indulge in a highly addictive type of `novelty-rock' that's edgy, well-produced--and more seriously infectious than that label would suggest. A Guide to Love ..., their debut album, is crammed to the rafters with fast-paced, catchy rock songs that offer wry lyrics and memorable sing-a-long choruses, and are fully intended to make you leap around the dancefloor. Think of Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs jamming with The Monkees and you won't be far wrong. The album is surprisingly diverse though, ranging from the barbershop jam "Tales of Girls, Boys and Marsupials" to the disco beats of "Backfire at the Disco" and the catchy hooks of "Patricia the Stripper". Where this high-octane trio will go after such a cheery, brave opening gambit is anyone's guess. Best to enjoy these jerky pop japes while they last. --Danny McKenna
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
Great Debut.... September 25, 2008
tallpete33 (London, UK)
I gambled on this CD, only having listened to Moving to New York on XFM...
Glad I did to be honest as it's a very honest and uplifting CD, one of the best I've heard since Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" and Hard-Fi's "Stars of CCTV". If you need a guide as to their sound, think the Arctics stirred with Blur and add a dash of Julian cope (Teardrop Explodes - ask your dad!)
The afore-mentioned Moving to New York is a superb single, with great guitars one of the album's rocking tracks. Let's Dance to Joy Division brings back memories and always raises a smile. There are some weaker tracks but overall there are a varied ensemble of original and lively songs on offer here.
Only a three-piece, the Wombats deliver a bigger sound than you'd think though they don't take themselves too seriously which is refreshing. There is every chance these cheeky chappies can mature into a successful indie-rock band and they shouldn't feel the need to be the next Arctic Monkeys....just be themselves. I will certainly look out for the next offering though their record label would no doubt have preferred a more edgy name!
Four stars...well deserved
 Disappointing August 4, 2008
G. Hill (Sydney, Australia)
I was expecting a lot more from this album, especially after the second single release, Moving To New York. It promised a slightly more interesting and mature sound then the first, very pop sound of Let's All Dance to Joy Division. I was left underwhelmed by the mish mash of sounds, tempo and styles, non of which grabbed my attention long enough to make me want to hear the next track.
Disappointing considering the hype. July 28, 2008
Guitar Heroine (Liverpool, England.)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have heard only good things about The Wombats but this album fell short for me. They have some imaginative lyrics and are clearly able to play. I can see their appeal to other people but for me, every song sounded too similar to its predecessor and I started to lose interest. The sound is young and fun though, which is good and I have seen the lads perform live; they're good on stage. I just felt that this album didn't live up to the hype.
 Love this! June 13, 2008
Ms. C. Bibby (uk)
The songs on this CD are quirky energetic and upbeat. I don't know why so many people are saying they are "boybandy" or been done because I think they are very unique and the only thing I would have to say is most of the songs are singing about girls...but most songs do anyway. Overall a good CD
Upbeat British Indie May 25, 2008
Tim Villa
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many people have abusive things to say about The Wombats, but this is one of those albums which you never get bored of! It has limitless querks and great tunes. It may not have the greatest lirics in the world but they are easy to pick out and aren't really going to make you commit suicide or cry in a corner. However I do agree that the lead singer looks like he eats children!
Best Songs: Backfire at the Disco, Let's Dance to Joy Division, Moving to New York and My First Wedding.
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