• TEENAGE FANCLUB / JAD FAIR - WORDS OF WISDOM & HOPE (RSD 2026 VINYL) |
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TEENAGE FANCLUB / JAD FAIR

TEENAGE FANCLUB / JAD FAIR - WORDS OF WISDOM & HOPE (RSD 2026 VINYL) |

TEENAGE FANCLUB / JAD FAIR - WORDS OF WISDOM & HOPE (RSD 2026 VINYL) |

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Description

Indie pop cratediggers, behold the miracle: Record Store Day 2026, Merge Records is reissuing Words of Wisdom and Hope, the 2002 album by Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair. Available on vinyl for the first time since it's original 2002 release, Words of Wisdom and Hope is accompanied by bonus 7-inch, "Always In My Heart" b/w "Rock Me Tonight," with the B-side's North American debut making this the definitive edition of the album. Words of Wisdom and Hope is both a curio within Jad Fair's sprawling catalog and a left turn for Teenage Fanclub after the harmony-drenched jangle-pop of Howdy! It's charms - which are unrelenting from the moment Fair breaks in over the Fanclub's groove on "Behold the Miracle" to document the sparkle in the eye of a girl - are as obvious as they are mysterious: Is it Fair's spur-of-the-moment earnestness bringing out the rawer edges of Teenage Fanclub? Is it the Polish of a band at one of several career peaks revealing new facets of the legendary Half Japanese frontman's songwriting? Whatever it is, their sensibilities mesh together perfectly. Words of Wisdom and Hope finds the sweet spot between Teenage Fanclub's gorgeous Glaswegian pop soundscapes and Jad Fair's twitchy takes on love and monsters, like if Jonathan Richman were at the helm of Loaded-era Velvet Underground, somehow wide-eyed in it's innocence and winkingly sly all at once. An album aimed directly at the biggest, tingliest part of the heart - play it loud for young crushes, and louder for something to remember young love by.
  • Genre: Rock
  • Released: 2026-04-18
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: ROCK
  • Released: 2026-04-18

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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