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The Wake – Here Comes Everybody

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*Here Comes Everybody* is the second studio album by the Scottish post-punk band the Wake, released in 1985 on the influential independent label Factory Records. The album is noted for its melodic, synth-driven sound that blends jangle-pop guitar lines with atmospheric keyboards and understated vocals. It appeals to listeners interested in the 1980s indie pop and post-punk movements, reflecting the distinct, melancholic aesthetic of the era.

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What record label released The Wake's album Here Comes Everybody?

The album was released in 1985 by the iconic Manchester-based independent label Factory Records. This made The Wake labelmates with bands like Joy Division and New Order.

How does Here Comes Everybody sound compared to The Wake's earlier work?

As their second studio album, it solidified the band's pivot away from their earlier guitar-driven post-punk sound into a more melodic, synth-driven style. The layered synthesizers and melancholic vocals drew strong comparisons to their labelmates New Order.

Who were the members of The Wake during the recording of this album?

At the time of recording Here Comes Everybody, the band consisted of Caesar on vocals and guitar, Carolyn Allen on keyboards, and Steven Allen on drums. Bobby Gillespie, who had previously drummed for the band, had already departed years prior.

What is the origin of the album's title?

The album's title is a direct reference to the famous novel "Finnegans Wake" by the Irish author James Joyce. The book's title translates to "Here Comes Everybody" in a broader thematic sense, a literary inside joke appreciated by their fanbase.

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