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One of the most charming British bands of the last decade, Supergrass managed to fit in everywhere but not be part of any scene. Supergrass Is 10: The Best of 94-04 reminds us just how many catchy hits they had from their breakthrough BritPop anthem "Alright" to new single "Kiss of Life". In no particular order, the 21 songs here (including two new ones and an old B-side) cover catchy pop ("Alright", "Grace", "Sun Hits the Sky"), slick retro-rock ("Pumping on Your Stereo", "Seen the Light", "Going Out"), spikey punk-rock ("Caught by the Fuzz", "Richard III", "Lenny") and gentle acoustic numbers ("Moving", "Late in the Day").
Wearing their influences on their sleeve, Supergrass manage to successfully pull off pastiches of songs by Bowie, Bolan and the Monkees. The single made for this album, "Kiss of Life", harks back, even more strangely, to the theme from "Grease". This is a great collection of music from a great band. Here's hoping Supergrass make it to their 20th birthday. --David Trueman
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Speaking as someone who spent much of his student life in the late 90s going to indie clubs and alternative nights, this kind of album comes as a godsend. I slot it alongside Ace A's and Killer B's by Dodgy, Intergalactic Sonic 7s from Ash, Singles 93-03 by Chemical Brothers, and Going for Gold by Shed 7. In other words its a classic collection of singles for all those people who forgot/couldn't afford to buy the original albums when they were released. Consequently you don't get the songs of dubious quality and you are left with gems like "Moving", "Sun hits the Sky" and "Alright". It's also a very long album, so its good value for money.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This album is quite simply a summary of the brilliance which Supergrass came out with during the last decade. From the popular 'Alright' to the superb 'Strange Ones', the album matures in a way so similar to that of the band, starting with raw, teenage punk rock and heading towards the rockabilly sounds of "Rush Hour Soul". The first track, "Caught by the Fuzz", is an excellent display of the band's punk rock sound which started off their career. As the album goes on, many past favourites emerge, "Mansize Rooster" plays along with the boyish charm which is evident in so many of their early songs.
Overall, this is a great compilation album, and although not all the songs could be classed as 'greatest hits', there is still no doubt that Supergrass are one of the stand out bands of the '90s.
Overall, this is a great compilation album, and although not all the songs could be classed as 'greatest hits', there is still no doubt that Supergrass are one of the stand out bands of the '90s.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is not an album of new songs but in fact a collection of all the singles that they have released over the course of their music careers and when you listen you think wow what a collection of singles they have actually produced! Currently this album has hit the UK album charts at number 4 which shows they still mean business. With songs like 'pumping on your stereo' and 'alright' this album has the right mixture of sing-a-long pop mixed with indie anthems. All those people out there who think that Supergrass are a bona-fida indie band and that's what made them last 10 years I disagree with, personally I think it's the fun loving Britpop that makes them so successful today.
The band is made up of Gaz Coombes - lead vocals & guitar, Danny Goffee - Drums & Vocals, Mick Quinn - Bass & Vocals, and Rob Coombes on the Keyboard. They came together to form Supergrass in 1994 and soon became very successful and over the years as they continued to churn out hit after hit, the public started to take them for granted not noticing what fantastic music they were still making. It is hard to understand how this band ended up so under-rated while bands such as oasis and blur were flying through the Britpop scene with such success. This could be put down to the facts that even though they are highly talented they still know how to laugh at themselves.
All the once loved but now forgotten hits are there, 'Alright', 'Moving', 'Late in the day' and of course the more recent hit 'Grace' this is the perfect album for chilling out, kicking back and remembering what summer is all about. The single released and made for this album 'Kiss of Life' is a great funky piece of pop which gives across a different side to the usual comical fun-loving face that Supergrass are most well known for. With a grand total of 21 songs it's a sure thing that your getting value for your money, so whether you want to relive the good old days or you have never listened to Supergrass and you fancy a refreshing change this is the album for you!
All that is left to say is raise your glasses here is to another 10 years, Cheers Supergrass!
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Alright
I had to use that title. Should have had a song called "5 star review". Loads of good to alright songs, and a few great songs. Nothing bad at all here. Upbeat britpop. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jimothy
Wrong description
Great songs, and great band, but the description of this CD is wrong, THIS IS NOT THE DOUBLE EDITION, just one CD
Published 5 months ago by Juan
The Antidote to Radiohead!
seems supergrass have ran out of ideas in recent years, but behind them is a very impressive collection of music. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nomessingabout
Classy!
Until I heard the album "Road to Rouen" I was never a major fan of Supergrass. I think I'm now one of their biggest fans! Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Wilbur
Supergrass is 10 - The Best of 1994-2004
My wife and I felt, as expected, the CD was well worth the money and made for very pleasant listening. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Barry J. Nicolle
THEY HAD ENERGY AND GREAT TUNES TO SPARE - BRITPOP'S FORGOTTEN...
Gaz Coombes and pals had it made. A number one album with their critically acclaimed debut 'I Should Coco' and a top 3 single with the perennial 'Alright'. Read more
Published on 25 July 2008 by Mr. Christopher J. Welch
Gold
If you are like I am and feel Supergrass are the most undervalued group in the British music scene then your suspicions will be confirmed by this breathtaking compilation album of... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2006 by David Johnson
RIchard iii.
Richard iii was written by Shakespeare..we never knew the real man..GAz coombes builds on a this popular theme..perhaps Richard never went to Morocco and smoked a joint... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2005
This shows what Supergrass are good for!!!
Wow. Ten years. From their glory days with 'I Should Coco', all about being a young adult to 'In It For The Money'-where hard rock was all the rage-the self-titled 'Supergrass',... Read more
Published on 8 May 2005 by Mojo
It should be Pumping On Your Stereo
This album is brilliant from start to finish. If this is your first Supergrass album, like it was mine, then you won't be dissapointed. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2005 by por-el-bando-rudo
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