The Haywains - Pophearts

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Review by Wolfgang Stief

The Haywains have released their latest album, Pophearts, and it is an absolute delight. The band has been around since the 1980s and they continue to produce music that is fresh and exciting. Pophearts is a collection of 12 tracks that are full of catchy hooks, shimmering guitars, and upbeat rhythms. The album is a perfect blend of indie-pop and jangle-pop, and it is sure to please fans of both genres.

The album opens with the infectious "Get Happy," which sets the tone for what is to come. The song is a perfect blend of jangly guitars and catchy lyrics, and it is sure to get stuck in your head. The rest of the album is equally impressive, with standout tracks like "Time Will Tell," "All That I Wanted," and "Our Love is Here to Stay."

One of the things that sets Pophearts apart from other albums in the genre is the quality of the songwriting. The lyrics are clever and insightful, and they are delivered with an earnestness that is hard to resist. The band's musicianship is also top-notch, with each member contributing to the overall sound of the album.

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Artist: The Haywains
Album: Pophearts
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bythesea Road (Live)
Shine (Live)
It Means Nothing Now (Live)
I Wouldn't Want That (Live)
Summer Madness (Live)
Really (Bee!) (Live)
Money-Go-Round (Live)
Emily's Shop (Live)
Surfin' In My Sleep (Live)
Why Did I Ever Turn You Down? (Live)
In The Summertime (Live)
Tobe's Gone West (Live)
Billy Corkhill's Better Side (Live)
Badgerline Day Return (Live)
Instrumental (Live)
I'm Still Waiting For Something To Happen (Live)

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Formats

  • Cassette
  • Compilation
  • Limited Edition

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkPaul Towler

Notes

  • Compilation of live recordings. Hand made
  • Cassette in hand coloured sleeve
  • Approximately 50 copies produced

About The Haywains

A British indiepop band from Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, active from the late 1980s into the mid 1990s. The group formed in 1988, taking their name from 'The Hay Wain', a painting by English landscape artist John Constable. The band's personnel changed on many occasions, but the most active line-up was - Paul Towler (b. 1965 Bristol, England; guitar), Jeremy Hunt (b. 1965 Manchester, England; vocals), Rachel Jones (vocals), Dave Yelling (b. 1965 Paulton, England; bass) and Marc Bendell (drums). The band's debut release 'The Surfin' Trowbridge EP', a flexi-disc issued with Woosh fanzine in September 1988 was an early example of indiepop. The group established their own record label Emily's Shop Records for the release of their first 7" single, 'The Fisherman's Friend EP' in July 1988 which saw them gain radio airplay from John Peel. The record was intended as a homage to the Fisherman's Friend throat lozenges produced by Lofthouse of Fleetwood, who allowed the group permission to reproduce their brand's iconic packaging on the record cover. The vinyl EP became the format of choice for the band. The group's second 7" single 'The Freshen Up EP' was released by German label Blam-A-Bit Records in September 1990. The group's first LP 'Never Mind Manchester, Here's The Haywains', was self-released in 1991, and reissued on CD by Vinyl Japan the following year. The group's third 7" single 'Snuggle Up Warm With The Haywains' was released in the USA in 1991 by Four Letter Words, a record label regarded as one of America's first indiepop imprints. The Haywains signed to Vinyl Japan in 1992 which would be their label until 1995. A 12" EP 'Rosanna' and a compilation CD 'Get Happy With The Haywains' were released by Vinyl Japan in 1992 followed by the band's second album 'Desperately Seeking Something' in 1993. The band's next 7" EP 'Why Do I Get The Feeling Your Mother Hates Me?' was released by Spanish label Elefant Records in August 1995. After disbanding in 1996, singer Jeremy Hunt went on to co-run punk label Cider City Records who have released recordings by US bands T.S.O.L. and Welt as well as a posthumous compilation CD by The Haywains, 'A37 Revisited' released in 2010. Songwriter Paul Towler went on to form other bands - The Casswells, active between 1996-1997 and The Westfield Mining Disaster, active between 2006-2010. In 2013, The Haywains reformed to mark the 25th Anniversary of their inception, performing shows in the UK, USA and Spain. This incarnation of the band released three 7" vinyl EPs for Cloudberry Records, Dufflecoat Records and Whoops! Records as well as a Christmas 7" single for Dutch based label Snowflake Records. The band's most recent gig was in 2017. Future shows have not been ruled out.

Name Vars

  • Haywains

Members

  • Rachel Jones
  • Boyd
  • Jeremy Hunt
  • Paul Towler
  • Marc Bendell
  • Dave Yelling
  • Pete
  • PS
  • Katie
  • Hartley Hare
  • Nyez
  • Lee
  • Johnny Rench
  • Chris Bennett
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Summary by Wolfgang Stief

Pophearts is a wonderful album that is sure to please fans of indie-pop and jangle-pop. The Haywains have delivered a collection of songs that are catchy, well-written, and expertly performed. If you are looking for an album that will put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping, then Pophearts is the album for you. Highly recommended!

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