" When The Wildhearts went into the studio
to record their second P.H.U.L.L album (which eventually became the
phonetically phlagrant 'P.H.U.Q'), the aim was always to come out with a
lot of tracks... and they succeeded! Some bands struggle to 'get
creative' for the obligatory 10 songs - The Wildhearts emerged from
their Comforts Place hideaway, rubbing their eyes
and reaching for the nearest life-enhancing health drink (i.e. beer),
with the best part of 25 of the little so-and-so's under their
collective belt.
The choice was clear: either the album would have to be transformed from
a simple 'P.H.U.Q' into an all-night orgy, or the material (as varied
and vociferous as ever) would need to be divided over a number of
different releases. Feeling that they hadn't quite reached the
triple-boxed-set stage of their career just yet, the band opted for the
latter... er, option, the result being the four track 'Love Bank... /
Geordie...' single (January 1995), the 'P.H.U.Q' LP (May '95), plus of
course the record that you now have in your charge (unless you happen to
be feeling up the copy of a friend). "
Dante Bonutto East West Records
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