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From pop to indie and new wave to electronic music – it's all here... Mixing the feathery whimsy of the Cocteau Twins and the jangling melodicism of The Smiths, The Sundays were tipped for huge stardom with Reading, Writing And Arithmetic.
Feb 10, 2010 · As a signpost for a bewilderingly terrific time, then, Reading, Writing And Arithmetic remains impeccable, while, as an album in its own right, it’s still a seldom-bettered affair.
The Sundays are a conspicuous exception to that rule. The lovely Harriet Wheeler is unmistakably the center of the band, but she's more than a pretty face; almost twenty-five years after the release of Reading, Writing, And Arithmetic, her singing remains nearly unrivaled amongst indie rock bands.
Jan 14, 2020 · Alas, The Sundays would only release three albums with Reading Writing and Arithmetic being the strongest commercial performer. Hobbled by their record company Rough Trade’s financial troubles and the commitment to managing themselves may have undercut the band.
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, an Album by The Sundays. Released in 1990 on Rough Trade (catalog no. ROUGH 148; Vinyl LP). Genres: Jangle Pop, Indie Pop. Rated #24 in the best albums of 1990, and #1649 of all time album..
Sep 24, 2022 · Repeated listenings render comparisons and categories less appropriate, as the music reveals an internal logic that is all the band’s own, and the insidiously seductive songcraft of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic practically re-invents the ABC’s of rock.
