Supergrass' debut album, I Should Coco, rushed by at such a blinding speed that some listeners didn't notice the melodic complexity of its best songs. On its second album, the cleverly titled In It for the Money, Supergrass brought the songs to the forefront, slowing the tempos considerably and constructing a varied, textured album that makes the band's ambition and skill abundantly clear. From the droning mantra of the opening title track, it's clear that the band has delved deeply into psychedelia, and hints of Magical Mystery Tour are evident throughout the album, from swirling organs and gurgling wah-wahs to punchy horn charts and human beatboxes. In fact, Supergrass has substituted the punky rush of I Should Coco for such sonic details, and while that means the band only occasionally touches upon the breakneck pace of its debut (the hard-driving "Richard III"), it also deepens its joyful exuberance with subtle songs and remarkably accomplished musicianship. There might not be a "Caught by the Fuzz" or "Alright" on In It for the Money, but that's not a problem, since the bright explosion of "Sun Hits the Sky" and the nervy "Tonight" are just as energetic, and the album features introspective numbers like the gorgeous "Late in the Day" and "It's Not Me" that give it substantial weight. And even with all this musical maturity, Supergrass hasn't sacrificed its good-natured humor, as the detailed production and the bizarre closer, "Sometimes I Make You Sad," make abundantly clear. Sometimes, maturity turns out to be everything it's supposed to be.
Will someone please explain to the politically dense the whole purpose of the two party thing? I don't want to know where it came from historically, but what purpose does it serve now? It seems to me that it only divides people. "Oh, that guy has a potentially good idea, but he's in the other party, so I'm voting against it." "Hey, that guy is a potentially good candidate, but I'm going to ...
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So, after the Year Long Disaster banner comes down, it reveals the Supergrass backdrop. I turn to Jenn and say, "Oh, I've heard of these guys." What I really mean is, I've heard the band's name before. Can't say I've ever heard one of their songs. But, apparently they've been on the UK scene for a while now. I think they're 5 or 6 albums deep.Listening to this song, made me think of how so...
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Lots of people seem to like this band, especially the British. I've tried and tried but I just can't find it. They do have this one song though:
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 In It for the Money |
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| 2 Richard III |
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| 3 Tonight |
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| 4 Late in the Day |
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| 5 G-Song |
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| 6 Sun Hits the Sky |
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| 7 Going Out |
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| 8 It's Not Me |
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| 9 Cheapskate |
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| 10 You Can See Me |
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| 11 Hollow Little Reign |
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| 12 Sometimes I Make You Sad |
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