You’d never make any mistake with the band’s origins in the Mother Country though. Besides the fact that those names were probably already taken, the wouldn’t have really suited them either, with the exception of the Wombles perhaps? Honestly, I can see why they didn’t go for something more British, like The Bulldogs, the Steak and Kidneys, or even the Wombles. The Wombats: band from England, similar to the animal only in name apparently. Wombat: furry animal from Australia, known for being slow, and hanging out in holes. Standout track from A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation by the Wombats – Let’s Dance to Joy Division Maybe I’ll soften up on this view as the songs become more familiar with time… I’ve instantly taken a shine to Moving to New York, Lost in the Post, and Backfire at the Disco too.Īt this stage though my conclusion is that this album shows glimpses of what the Wombats are capable of four years later in This Modern Glitch, but in 2007 they were still finding their way. No, actually, who am I kidding? I’d be in there, and worry about the rest tomorrow – it’s too good to sit out. Let’s Dance to Joy Division was the most successful song, and if I was even a year or two younger I’d be out jumping around without any concern for getting sweaty, or worry about waking up stiff and sore the next day due to overdoing it.
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