Fun?
| Fun? | ||||
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| Studio album by The Candyskins | ||||
| Released | 16 February 1993 | |||
| Length | 42:26 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Producer | Pat Collier | |||
| The Candyskins chronology | ||||
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Fun? is the second album from the British rock band The Candyskins. It contains their hit single "Wembley". It is the band's last release on a major label, being dropped by Geffen following two years of inactivity after its release.[1] The disagreement with the label led to the arrest of Nick and Mark Cope, the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, for spray painting 'No Fun' on the wall of their former employer.[2]
Track list
All songs written and composed by Nick Burton and Nick Cope, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wembley" | 2:38 | |
| 2. | "Fun" | 3:57 | |
| 3. | "House at the Top of the Hill" | 3:18 | |
| 4. | "Tired of Being Happy" | 3:18 | |
| 5. | "Land of Love" | 3:12 | |
| 6. | "Everybody Loves You" | 4:43 | |
| 7. | "Everything Just Falls Apart on Me" | 3:44 | |
| 8. | "You Are Here" | 4:08 | |
| 9. | "Grass" | 3:59 | |
| 10. | "Dig It Deep" | 3:14 | |
| 11. | "Let's Take over the World" | 3:36 | |
| 12. | "All Over Now" | Nick Burton, Nick Cope and Mark Cope | 2:30 |
Total length: |
42:26 | ||
Personnel
- Nick Cope – vocals
- Mark Cope – guitar
- Nick Burton – lead guitar
- Karl Shale – bass
- John Halliday - drums
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Great Indie Discography | [2] |
Dave Thompson wrote in his book Alternative Rock that the band with this release "emphasize the rock'n'pop with bigger sound, riddled with soaring leads, rougher riffs, [and] some genuinely meaty power chords".[1] Tom Demalon of Allmusic says the "lyrics, mainly dealing with failed relationships, contrast the sweetness and lightweight feel of the music" and that the tracks highlight "the band's musical diversity".[3] John M. Borack writes in Shake Some Action that album is "[h]ugely entertaining and vastly underrated".[4]
Music videos
The video for "Wembley" shows the plight of a hitchhiker wearing nothing but platform shoes and briefs.[5]
Charts
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Wembley" | Modern Rock Tracks | 12 |
References
- 1 2 Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 239. ISBN 9780879306076. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- 1 2 Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The Great Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 9781841953359. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- 1 2 Demelon, Tom. "Review Fun?". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ↑ Borack, John M. (2007). Shake Some Action: the Ultimate Power Pop Guide. Shake Some Action - PowerPop. p. 124. ISBN 9780979771408. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ↑ Russell, Deborah (6 March 1993). "Midnight Blacks Out Pod'n: 'Hot Video' Expands Reach". Billboard. p. 42. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ↑ "Modern Rock Tracks". Billboard. 13 March 1993. p. 116. Retrieved 31 December 2009.