Emerging from the thriving British indie rock scene of the 1980s, with an influence that continues to this day, The Wedding President - one of Radio One DJ legend John Peel's absolute favorite bands - are releasing their renowned debut album "George Best" (1987) and the chronologically following album sampler "Tommy" as a re-release via Play It Again Sam.

It immediately cemented their reputation as one of the sharpest, most emotionally charged indie bands of the era. Led by David Gedge, the album bursts with jangly guitars, relentless tempos, and wry, lovelorn lyrics that capture the messy realism of young relationships. Its raw energy and kitchen-sink honesty became a defining sound of British indie pops late-80s underground.

Produced by Chris Allison, the record balances nervous urgency with heartfelt vulnerability, turning breakups and small disappointments into something almost heroic. Its a document of unfiltered emotion and jangling noise that still feels timeless, influencing countless indie bands in the years that followed.

Reviews

All twelve songs on George Best bristle with a wiry, guitar-driven energy that would influence British indie pop for decades. AllMusic

Gedges guitar pop soundtracked heartache and frustration with wry humour and frantic strumming, defining a generation of lovelorn indie fans. The Guardian

The Wedding Presents debut is a frenetic, emotional rush jangly, funny, and painfully honest. NME

George Best remains one of the great debut albums of the 80s, full of heart, wit and frantic energy. Record Collector

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A1 Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft
A2 What Did Your Last Servant Die Of?
A3 Don'T Be So Hard
A4 A Million Miles
A5 All This And More
A6 My Favourite Dress
B1 Shatner
B2 Something And Nothing
B3 It'S What You Want That Matters
B4 Give My Love To Kevin
B5 Anyone Can Make A Mistake
B6 You Can'T Moan Can You