Music Capsule Review

Howdy!; Words of Wisdom and Hope (2000)

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Release Date: Nov 21, 2000; Lead Performance: Teenage Fanclub

B+

By Tom Sinclair

Tom Sinclair

Tom Sinclair is a senior writer for EW and has been called "the handsomest man in rock criticism'' (by his wife)

A decade ago Glasgow, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub were a white-hot buzz band, the Strokes of their time. When they failed to break through, most of their defenders turned away. But the faithful will welcome Howdy!'s feel-good jangle pop, and recognize it as the 'club's most satisfying collection since 1990's A Catholic Education. Meanwhile, indie oddball Jad Fair adds a nice twist of the bizarre to Wisdom and Hope, which contains a healthy measure of both. Howdy!: B+ Hope: B

Posted Jan 25, 2002

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