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 Records following two years of inactivity after its release. After the band had minor success with later singles, Geffen reissued Fun? in 1996.[1] Nick and Mark Cope, the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, were arrested for spray painting 'No Fun' on the wall of the Geffen offices in London after learning about this.[2]
| Fun? | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 16 February 1993 | |||
| Length | 42:26 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Producer | Pat Collier | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Alternative Rock | 7/10[1] |
| The Great Indie Discography | 4/10[2] |
Dave Thompson wrote in his book Alternative Rock (2000) 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 edit
The video for "Wembley" shows the plight of a hitchhiker wearing nothing but platform shoes and briefs.[5]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written 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 edit
- Nick Cope – vocals
- Mark Cope – guitar
- Nick Burton – lead guitar
- Karl Shale – bass
- John Halliday - drums
Charts edit
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Wembley" | Modern Rock Tracks | 12 |
References edit
- ^ a b c Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 239. ISBN 9780879306076. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ^ a b Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The Great Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 9781841953359. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ^ a b Demelon, Tom. "Review Fun?". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ^ Borack, John M. (2007). Shake Some Action: the Ultimate Power Pop Guide. Shake Some Action - PowerPop. p. 124. ISBN 9780979771408. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ^ Russell, Deborah (6 March 1993). "Midnight Blacks Out Pod'n: 'Hot Video' Expands Reach". Billboard. p. 42. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
- ^ "Modern Rock Tracks". Billboard. 13 March 1993. p. 116. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2009.