Tuesday, March 9, 2021

"On The Ropes" by The Wonder Stuff

While successful in their native UK, the alternative rock band The Wonder Stuff never achieved the breakthrough they deserved in the US. Rising to fame in the late 80s and early 90s, the band's leader and lyricist Miles Hunt challenged listeners to think while enjoying the crafty hooks of their choruses.

1993's "Construction For The Modern Idiot" is one of my favorite records of the decade. Like a lighthouse in a sea of grunge, this record showed that you can still sing biting lyrics without compromising melody. "On The Ropes" was the lead single and remains one the finest songs in their catalogue.


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