Words of Wisdom and Hope is an album produced in collaboration between Glasgow, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub and Half Japanese frontman Jad Fair. It was released on 4 March 2002 on Domino's subsidiary label Geographic in Europe and on Alternative Tentacles in the US.
Critical reception NME wrote that "with amiable janglers the Fanclub providing a predictibly pleasant backdrop, Jad‘s syrupy ruminations on life -think Lou Reed on prozac- take on a certain primitive charm." The Guardian wrote that "Teenage Fanclub make an ideal backing band, providing soft bubbles of guitar in 'Love Will Conquer' and bringing a surprisingly soulful touch to 'Power of Your Tenderness' and 'You Rock.'"
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the album's liner notes.
Jad Fair — vocals Norman Blake — guitar, bass, keyboards Raymond McGinley — guitar, mandola Finlay Macdonald — keyboards, bass Gerard Love — guitar, bass, drums Paul Quinn — drums, guitar Additional musicians Katrina Mitchell — vocals, drums Technical Teenage Fanclub — producer Jad Fair — producer, cover art Johnny Cameron — engineer Steve Rooke — mastering
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