Wildhearts, Anthem [CD1] Review

Good Points
A heart pounding A-Side that's complemented by two killer B-Sides. Well worth getting your hands on!

Bad Points
Not a sausage!

General Comments
Wildhearts, Anthem [CD1] - First released back in August 1997 by Mushroom Records, the single formed the first release from the album 'Endless Nameless' which was later released in October of the same year. The single climbed up the UK charts to a respectable position of 21, with its three different versions available, delivering a total of five extra B-sides. This version is for the first CD.



The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Anthem

2. So Good To Be Back Home

3. Time To Let You Go



Anthem is the first track to really sport the rough 'n' ready vocals of bassist Danny McCormack. His new 'lead singer' part is thrown in with a bass-heavy mix of distorted noise and crowd exploding vocals that you know will be a crowd pleaser. The song is not what you would expect from the Wildyboys, but their new style certainly delivers a heart-pumping mix of powerful riffs and head spinning beats. Definitely well worth getting your hands on!



The first B-Side to appear on the single is a cover of The Tourists' 1979 single "So Good To Be Back Home Again" which was originally written by the bandleader Peet Coombes (Eurythmics). This 2 minute little blast of a ditty, pumps out a more Wildhearts-style song, with a constant uplifting beat and some pretty weird noises thrown in for good measure. The track is a winner with its feelgood factor that is complemented by the distorted sound.



The second B-side is a cover of the corking Enuff Z'nuff track 'Time To Let You Go' which was originally released in 1991. The cover incorporates the 'Endless Nameless' style distortion into the ballad style number to create this slow anthem that gets you singing along with it on the first listen.