Punknews.org LogoPunknews.org

Sign In | create an account

 
Staff IconThe Wades - Mr. and Mrs. Wade (Cover Artwork)

The Wades

Mr. and Mrs. Wade (2005)
self-released

Reviewer Rating:


Contributed by: Anchors
(
others by this writer | submit your own
)


Published on October 4th 2005


A four-track recorder in the bedroom of Chris and Ali Wade; that's all that was necessary to record the aptly titled Mr. and Mrs. Wade.

Operating under the moniker of their namesake, the Wades, the husband and wife duo actually provide a far bit of artistic and stylistic diversity, despite only having two members with in which to do so. Ali handles most of the singing, and despite the limitations of how the actual music was recorded, her voice is really allowed to blossom, and the lighthearted, brooding acoustic tracks work just as well as the guitar driven, punky ones.

It's hard to know with the Wades just what to expect next. The first track is a dark, slow track with minimal instrumentation and haunting vocals by both Chris and Ali Wade. Again, the singing duties rest mostly on Ali, but Chris is more than able to hold his own when it's needed. The next track already offers up a real changeup, with driving post-punk rhythms and Ali Wade feeling a lot more full of life. That's not to say no effort was put into the previous song; it's just merely a change in tempos. The song remains upbeat throughout, with solid vocal interplay by the husband and wife combination. The rest of the album fluctuates between the two styles, with the majority of songwriting having punk leanings, rather than the feel of a solo singer/songwriter.

If nothing else, and especially with only two members and minimal recording capabilities, it's necessary to applaud the act for the diversity incorporated. Punk, new wave, rock‘n’roll, and even some country finds its way meandering into the disc somehow. What’s more is that no matter the direction taken, they have the chops to make it feel truly authentic. Track 9, (sorry, this came without names for the songs) is a slower song, with the Wades crooning like they’re competing for a spot on CMT. The background music is a dull electric guitar, but that doesn’t detract from the feel of the vocals.

I’d be very, very interested to see what this tandem is capable of in a decent recording setting. They’ve got diversity, they’ve got talent, and they’ve got the ability to write simple but effective songs. From only two people, frankly, that’s all you can ask for, but the Wades push that envelope just a tad further.




Please login or register to post comments.
What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
  • Share your opinion by posting comments on the stories that interest you
  • Rate music and bands and help shape the weekly top ten
  • Let Punknews.org use your ratings to help you find bands and albums you might like
  • Customize features on the site to get the news the way you want.
    Anonymous (October 5, 2005)

    my school nurse in elementary was named mrs. wade...she was cool as shit

    localh (October 4, 2005)

    and misfits ripoff in 3 2 1...

    Anonymous (October 4, 2005)

    Dude, the wades misfits cover on the Indy Media CD that came out this year is so wonderful. Seriously. And what a lovely couple this husband and wife are. For sure.

    Fuck it, it's a benefit you should already own this--if not go get it--support the scene you so adamantky bash:
    http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=60683&

    Anonymous (October 4, 2005)

    fuck all of you cocks. the wades rule. more than you'll ever know.

    etwiels88 (October 4, 2005)

    My neighbors' names are The Wades. Score is for how shitty they are.

    Anonymous (October 4, 2005)

    lets see here....No Hold Steady, No New Lows, No Wolf Parade. WAY TO GO PUNKNEWS.org review TEAM!

    Anonymous (October 4, 2005)

    how about this site reviews some better music? whats "better" i hear you ask? i'm not really sure myself. i just remember that i used to come to this site and be interested in reading the reviews.

    Features

    Exclusive Streams

    Newest Reviews

    Punknews.org Team

    Managing Editor

    Adam White

    News Editors

    Kira Wisniewski
    Brittany Strummer
    Andrew Waterfield
    Katy Hardy
    Matthew Baldwin
    Armando Olivas
    John Flynn

    Video Editor

    Chris Moran

    Social Media Editor

    Justin August

    Copy Editor

    Amelia Cline

    Reviews Editor

    Joe Pelone

    Interviews Editor

    Richard Verducci

    Publisher

    Aubin Paul

    ISSN 1710-5366



    © Copyright 1999-2012 Punknews.org



    Other Places to Go

    Punknews.org Flickr Pool