ALBUM OF THE YEAR - SHORT-LIST .... ALBUM #12 - December 2020




If I was forced to do word association, and forced to answer with bands, and was given the word 'Family', I am pretty sure I would answer 'The Wedding Present' (or 'We Are' , or 'Cat').

From a fan-base perspective, since I am pretty sure The Wedding Present is the band I have seen the most, I do consider TWP fans as family more than fans of any other band. I chat with them on social media, and often recognize faces at gigs in the crowd ...

But family is also true of the band, I guess to some degree, in the numerous ex-members, and the get-togethers at the annual Brighton festival, and here, on the album which won my Album of the Month for Dec 2020 (what a long intro, got there in the end)


In truth, firstly, I didn't buy this yet, and secondly I don't have other December candidates. As its been out just over a month, I've not even listened to it that much, but that really isn't a big deal since most of the songs are so familiar - if you're not aware, this is an album of 20 covers of James Bond themes, performed by The Wedding Present and various bands that are 'close' to them, friends, ex-members (mostly) etc. 

If you aren't convinced, its also a charity record with profits going to CALM, which especially at this time, is a lovely idea.

Lots of tracks , lots of variety, lots of guitars, some lovely singing, and all for a good cause. I will now go off and buy it ... 












So, that's all 12 albums of the month for 2020 ... now, one more bonus album to add, and then to summarize this all ...  and pick an overall winner... ? not sure ... let's see ...

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