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How I Won The War

by The Well Wishers

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Seashells 03:02
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Merilee 02:29
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After Dark 02:45
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The Optimist 02:55
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Broken Glass 03:56
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Soldiering 03:04

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Originally released in April 2007, the Well Wishers' third full-length release "How I Won The War" marked a notable departure from some of the pure power pop leanings of the band's first two records.

Drawing equal influence from 80's post-punk and classic power pop, the album offers a poignant, yet decidedly pessimistic take on the metaphors of love and war - all wrapped in a dense, fervently melodic package. Tracks like "Grey Skies Black" and "Broken Glass" burst to life with pulsating guitar riffs, swirling effects, and pounding drums...while the more melody-laden hooks of "I'm In Love" and "Seashells" recall the Well Wishers most know and love.

Recording most of the album tracks at his home studio allowed WW frontman and brainchild Jeff Shelton the freedom and flexibility to experiment, embellish, explore, and re-take after re-take until everything was completely perfect. Contributions from drummer Nick Laquintano and collaboration with San Francisco filmmaker/musician Chris Brown on the track “After Dark” add additional flavor and passion to Shelton’s primarily solo approach.

The album was remixed and re-mastered in the Summer of 2023 and is issued for the first time digitally here on Bandcamp.

credits

released August 8, 2023

commanding battalion:
nick laquintano: drums on tracks 1 - 4, 7 - 11
chris brown: piano, strings and vocals on “after dark”

recorded at:
montserrat studios - redwood city, ca
trakworx - san francisco, ca

all tracks written by jeff shelton
except after dark - written by jeff shelton & chris brown

re-mixed at montserrat studios, jul-aug 2023

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The Well Wishers San Francisco, California

Based on a solid foundation of melody, songcraft, and the ever important "musical hook", the Well Wishers' deliver a warm, full-bodied sound and engaging take on the typical power pop formula. In addition to ten full studio albums, the Well Wishers have also had music featured on prominent major network TV shows including ABC’s “Revenge” and NBC’s hit series “Parenthood”. ... more

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