SUPERGRASS (ABO #296)

SUPERGRASS
ROOTS AND BRANCHES

Like many other British bands of the '90s, Supergrass' musical roots lie in the infectiously catchy punk-pop of the Buzzcocks and the Jam, as well as the post-punk pop of Madness and the traditional Brit-pop of the Kinks and Small Faces. Perhaps because of its age — two of the trio were still in their teens when they recorded their debut single — the band also brings in elements of decidedly unhip groups like Elton John, as well as classic rockers like David Bowie, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. With an exuberant, youthful enthusiasm, Supergrass tied all of their influences together in new surprising ways, where a Buzzcocks riff could slam into three-part harmonies out of "Crocodile Rock," or have a galloping music hall rhythm stutter like the best moments of the Who.
This compilation, covering their six studio albums, does not contain all their singles but it does have the band's finest moments. I hope you'll enjoy it.

My SUPERGRASS List
1 - In It For The Money (1997)
2 - Road to Rouen (2005)
3 - I Should Coco (1995)
4 - Supergrass (1999)
5 - Life on Other Planets (2002)
6 - Diamond Hoo Ha (2008)

RIYL:
The Buzzcocks, The Who, The Kinks