Search - The Well Wishers :: How I Won The War

While The Well Wishers have no intention to subtitle their latest release the "Difficult 3rd Album" as Billy Bragg did with Talking With The Taxman About Poetry, How I Won The War... is somewhat of a risky proposition. The album marks a notable artistic step forward and finds the band breaking through some of the pure power pop barriers of their first two records. Drawing equal influence from 80's post-punk and classic power pop, the album offers a poignant, yet decidedly pessimistic take on the metaphors of love and war - all wrapped in a dense, fervently melodic package. Tracks like "Grey Skies Black" and "Broken Glass" burst to life with pulsating guitar riffs, swirling effects, and pounding drums...while the more melody-laden hooks of "I'm In Love" and "Seashells" recall the Well Wishers most know and love.