The Wrens are known for their explosive stage presence, despite each member being well past 35, and are steadily gaining a fanbase across the world. Their debut album, "Silver", was released in 1994 to a moderate degree of critical acclaim. However, it was their second LP, "Secaucus" (named in reference to the town in New Jersey where they resided), that established them as one of the top bands on the indie rock scene. Both of these albums were released on the now defunct Grass Records label.
After the release of "Secaucus", Grass Records came under new ownership, who decided to make The Wrens the flagship band of the label. After the band turned down a million-dollar contract stipulating that the band record more "radio friendly" songs, The Wrens were dropped by Grass Records. "Silver" and "Secaucus" were only recently reissued in 2006 after years out of circulation because of this.
Hindered by their label issues through much of the 1990s, the Wrens managed only to release one EP, "Abbott 1135", in 1997 under the label Ten23 Records. The band's third full-length album, "The Meadowlands", finally surfaced in late 2003 (seven years after the release of "Secaucus") under Absolutely Kosher Records to enormous critical acclaim, topping critics' polls for the following two years and suddenly jump-starting an otherwise plateauing career.
The Wrens are currently being filmed for a documentary by the production company Little Quill, and are working on another LP and a re-recording of Abbott 1135.
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2) The Wrens were a doo-wop and R&B band from the Morrisania section of the Bronx in New York City. They are best-known for their song "Come Back My Love."
The Wrens first started singing together in 1954 and were comprised of lead singer Bobby Mansfield, George Magnezid (tenor), Francis "Frenchie" Concepcion (tenor), and James "Archie" Archer (bass). They admired the artists such as the Clovers, the Ravens, the Orioles, the Mills Brothers, Nat King Cole and Louis Jordan.
The Wrens were known best for their smooth, elegant harmony singing, and had a somewhat harder R&B edge than many similar groups at the time. Unfortunately, only six singles were offically released before Bobby Mansfield left the group in 1956 for a solo career. The Wrens were inducted into the United Group Harmony Association's Hall of Fame in 1998.
3) The Wrens are also a french indie folk band.
4.) The Wrens are also a family of birds, which may be scrobbled by those listening to recordings of bird songs.
The House That Guilt Built
The Wrens Lyrics
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Since you've heard from me
Got a wife and kid
That I never see
And I'm nowhere near
What I dreamed I'd be
I can't believe
What life has done to me
"The House That Guilt Built" by The Wrens is a haunting and melancholic song about regret and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who has drifted away from his dreams and desires, and is now leading a life that is far from fulfilling. The song begins with the lines "It's been so long since you've heard from me," indicating that the man has been out of touch with an old friend or possibly a former lover. He then goes on to reveal that he has a wife and child whom he never sees, suggesting that his responsibilities have taken over his life.
The lines "And I'm nowhere near / What I dreamed I'd be" are particularly poignant, as they convey a sense of disappointment and disillusionment at the gap between the man's aspirations and his current reality. The chorus, "But I'll find a way out of the house that guilt built," captures the idea that the man's guilt and regrets have trapped him in a situation that he cannot escape from. The song ends on a note of resignation, with the line "I can't believe what life has done to me," highlighting the singer's overwhelming sense of defeat.
Overall, "The House That Guilt Built" is a moving and deeply introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and directionless in life. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the music is hauntingly beautiful, making for a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Its been so long
It has been a significant amount of time since I last communicated with you.
Since you've heard from me
It has been a long time since we last spoke to each other.
Got a wife and kid
I am now married and have a child.
That I never see
Due to certain circumstances, I am unable to spend time with my family.
And I'm nowhere near
I have fallen short of my goals and aspirations in life.
What I dreamed I'd be
I am not living the life that I had envisioned for myself.
I can't believe
I am having a difficult time accepting what has happened in my life.
What life has done to me
I am feeling defeated and disappointed by the way my life has turned out.
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