Initially lauded for the sonically dense, guitar-driven anthems that heralded them as unexpected stars of the alternative rock era, the perception of Scotland's Teenage Fanclub transformed over time, eventually earning the group a reputation as pop craftsmen famous for a distinctive brand of classicist '60s- and '70s-style power pop and folk-rock. Originally centered on the talents of three singer/songwriters -- Norman Blake, Gerard Love, and Raymond McGinley -- Teenage Fanclub emerged in the late '80s mixing sludgy guitar riffs and memorably hooky choruses that drew inspiration from iconic guitar rock bands like Big Star, Badfinger, and the Byrds. Signed to the storied indie label Creation Records in Britain, the band broke through with its 1991 Geffen major-label debut, Bandwagonesque, which hit number one on Billboard's Heatseekers chart, and spawned three Top 20 modern rock hits with "Star Sign," "What You Do to Me," and "The Concept." With follow-ups like 1995's Grand Prix and 1997's Songs from Northern Britain (the latter of which reached number three in the U.K.) they eschewed larger pop culture trends like grunge and Brit-pop in favor of further honing their sparkling, guitar-based sound, a choice that only worked to endear them to their loyal cult fan base.  

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