Teenage Fanclub still sound as good as they ever have - great tunes, great songs and vocals spot on
Posted by Jason on 15/11/2023
Teenage Fanclub, Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham - 14th November 2023
With a back catalogue this good the devoted were always going to be delighted. At times the band seemed a little under rehearsed and ramshackle but with lashings of wit and charm the entire room soon succumbed to the infectious mood. Miraculously, this was wonderfully maintained over the three day stretch, providing a worthy swan song for the departing Gerry Love.
Posted anonymously on 18/11/2018
Teenage Fanclub, Electric Ballroom, London - 13th November 2018
A great one off performance of classic albums
Posted by Andy on 11/11/2018
Teenage Fanclub, O2 Institute2 Birmingham, Birmingham - 10th November 2018
Teenage Fanclub are the authentic sound of indie. Their jangly guitar sound would pre-empt the birth of Britpop and served as a template for the sound of the 90's and beyond.
The Glaswegian band was formed in 1989 by songwriter Norman Blake, and the original line up included band members Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar) and Gerard Love (vocals, bass). Together, they quickly rose to prominence as part of the C86 scene, and released seminal debut record A Catholic Education. They then signed to iconic indie label Creation Records before moving into their golden period, which saw the release of albums The King, Bandwagonesque, Thirteen, Grand Prix and Songs from Northern Britain - their highest charting record to date which include hit single "Ain't That Enough".
Their enduring appeal has continued to grow since the turn of the millennium, seeing the release of a further five Top-40 albums including Endless Arcade which dropped in 2021.