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and

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frontman

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. It was released on 4 March 2002 on

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's subsidiary label Geographic in Europe and on

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in the US.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "with amiable janglers the Fanclub providing a predictibly pleasant backdrop, Jad‘s syrupy ruminations on life -think

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on prozac- take on a certain primitive charm." ''

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'' wrote that "Teenage Fanclub make an ideal backing band, providing soft bubbles of guitar in 'Love Will Conquer' and bringing a surprisingly soulful touch to 'Power of Your Tenderness' and 'You Rock.'"

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes. *

— vocals * Norman Blake — guitar, bass, keyboards *Raymond McGinley — guitar,

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*Finlay Macdonald — keyboards, bass *Gerard Love — guitar, bass, drums *Paul Quinn — drums, guitar ;Additional musicians * Katrina Mitchell — vocals, drums ;Technical *Teenage Fanclub — producer *Jad Fair — producer, cover art *Johnny Cameron — engineer *Steve Rooke — mastering

References

{{Authority control 2002 collaborative albums Domino Recording Company albums Jad Fair albums Teenage Fanclub albums