''Mini'' is a six-song EP by
The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present are an English indie rock group originally formed in 1985 in Leeds, England, from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. The band's music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, ...
.
It was released in 1996 by
Cooking Vinyl
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. All of the songs are about automobiles.
Critical reception
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The Washington Post
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'' praised the American version, ''Mini Plus'', writing that the songs "typically combine terse, jumpy guitars with explosive drums and modest but effective hooks."
The ''
Chicago Reader
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'' wrote: "Over frenzied rhythms and smart guitar play, David Gedge croons an impressive array of hooks with enough eccentricity to make Morrissey sound like a shy mumbler."
Track listing
All tracks written by Belk/Gedge/Smith.
# Drive – 2:29
# Love Machine – 3:52
# Go, Man, Go – 2:23
# Mercury – 4:20
# Convertible – 2:14
# Sports Car – 4:03
People involved
* David Gedge - vocals, guitars, keyboards
* Darren Belk - guitars, bass
* Simon Smith - drums, percussion
* Jayne Lockey - extra vocals
''Mini Plus''
The EP was issued as ''Mini Plus'' in America, with three extra tracks.
# Sucker – 1:43
# Waiting on the Guns – 3:20
# Jet Girl – 2:25
"Sucker" written by Belk/Gedge/Smith. "Waiting on the Guns" written by Butterglory. "Jet Girl" written by Belk/Dorrington/Gedge/Smith.
References
External links
Theweddingpresent* - Mini PlusTWP Albums & Films , scopitones.co.uk
{{The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present albums