Album: El Rey by The Wedding Present (2008)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: El Rey is the eighth studio album by The Wedding Present. It was released in the US on May 20, 2008, by Manifesto Records, and on May 26, 2008, in the UK by Vibrant Records/Pinnacle Records. The album is the band's first album since 2005's Take Fountain. El Rey was preceded by the first single "The Thing I Like Best About Him Is His Girlfriend" as a digital download only.

Artist Background: The Wedding Present are a British indie rock group based in Leeds, England, formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Lost Pandas. The band's music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four to more varied forms. Throughout their career, they have been led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge, the band's only constant member. Part of the Leeds, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Leeds, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

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El Rey is the eighth studio album by The Wedding Present. It was released in the US on May 20, 2008, by Manifesto Records, and on May 26, 2008, in the UK by Vibrant Records/Pinnacle Records. The album is the band's first album since 2005's Take Fountain. El Rey was preceded by the first single "The Thing I Like Best About Him Is His Girlfriend" as a digital download only.

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