Supergrass

I am a long time Supergrass fan and have all their albums, etc. The first five songs are great, though the lyrics weaker than usual (they're terrible in other words). After that, its a little more dicey. My favorite cuts are 345, Rebel in you and Butterfly. Its hard to pin point why I don't like this album as much as the others. Maybe its the production gloss? I mean Diamond Hoo Ha Man is a good rocker, but the guitars are too compressed, kind of like the Foo Fighters or something. Maybe its the songwriting - even my favorite songs still need more. Oh well, I'm still listening to it periodically after having bought it last spring. That's the ultimate test.

I have been a fan of Supergrass since "I Should Coco" came out. Since then, they have put out some so-so releases (the self titled "Supergrass" and "Road to Rouen" come to mind) but they have never put out a bad album in my opinion. "Diamond Hoo Ha" is going back to their fun Brit-Pop beginnings, I love this album!

If you are actually taking time to read this you probably like Supergrass anyway. But for what it's worth here's my two cents. I don't understand why these guys aren't bigger. I mean damn whats a band got to do? This album got lukewarm reviews but don't believe them. This album starts out great and gets better with each listen. This album is like a burst of seratonin. Check out the crazy sax break in 'Whiskey and Green Tea and you'll know what I mean. Plus these guys have soul. Not many white rock bands have soul anymore but if you like soul music like Curtis Mayfield or Major Lance then listen to 'Rebel in You' and tell me these guys don't have soul.

I recieved "Diamond Hoo Ha" with much anticipation after the successful "Life on Other Planets" and their best album yet "Road to Rouen", but unfortunately to my ears sems a bit of a disappointment, just a collection of unexceptional, rather average songs apart from "When I Needed You", also "345" is a good song, I like the speeded - up "Clapton" guitar effect but overall the album isn't bad, maybe average, it just lacks the progression, immediacy and novelty of their previous LP.

I have been a huge Supergrass fan for many years, own all their CD's, their DVD and have seen them in concert. So, I eagerly awaited their newest CD. I have listened to it several times and can honestly say it's a disappointment. It's got a harder edge than the Road to Rouen CD, but lyrically it is lame and immature for a band that has really impressed me lyrically over the years. Very little in the area of catchy melodies. I can remember when I could have a Supergrass song playing in my head for days on end. I could listen to their disks multiple times per day. But this CD is largely forgettable; I expected much more from these guys as I have considered them outstanding songwriters, musicians and performers. This sounds like they stayed up late one night and slapped the whole thing together in a hurry. I still consider myself a fan of the band, but if this is the best they can come up with then Supergrass may want to consider calling it a day.

I got into Supergrass just as they released 'In It For The Money' around 1997. Instantly i purchased COCO. Britpop was quite underground in America, but extremely lively compared to the music being done domestically by most bands of the time.

A couple weeks back I revisited Supergrass after half a decade's lapse and found their newer albums were all rather good, unique, evocative. COCO still stands up as an excellent album. It is fun, lively, youthful, catchy, and hasn't aged a bit. I could see kids today still loving this stuff dearly, as they did back in the mid-90's.

What a band. Supergrass is excellent, and I hope they keep doing what they do until they are old as dirt.

I Should Coco - The debut from Brit-pop trio Supergrass. In 1995 when this was released these Oxford boys were only teenagers creating a burst of delightful energy!
Slick production, fun hooks and fizz galore, a joy to listen all the way through, even though Gaz Coombes vocals shows it's limits. This is the only one to date that made any impact here in the United States. Supergrass' second effort "In It For The Money" is a bit darker and not as mischievious or exciting as "I Should Coco."
They were even offered their own television series by a U.S. TV producer in 1995; kind of like The Monkees in the '60s, but the band wasn't interested in his offer. I think that was a smart decision.
Their Hit Singles include songs "Lenny" - "Caught by the Fuzz" - "Mansize Rooster" & "Alright" - a Teen anthem and HUGELY popular and in heavy rotation on MTV. My absolute favorite song would have to be the opening track - "I'd Like to Know." - Very fast, fun teenage spirit. The only "somewhat" less up-beat song is the closing track "Time to Go" a bit Beatle-esque of a sound.
Truly remarkable! -For me- Somewhere in between 4 & 5 stars

This CD starts out great, with "I'd Like To Know", a really energetic power-pop song and gets even better with "Caught By The Fuzz". It's a song about getting arrested, but instead of the usual bravado, it's a song about fear and shame, which makes it very uniquely human. I think it's an absolutely excellent song, that's way unappreciated.

For the rest of the CD, well, the band has plenty of energy and enthusiasm, but unfortunately, that isn't enough to make the rest of the songs all that worthwhile. The band has a few more moments, but I found this to be basically a two song CD.

The first two songs are 5+ star songs. The whole CD merits 3 1/2 stars, so in the generous Amazon rating system, it gets 4 stars from me.

Went to a concert here recently and it was the best one of my life. This cd is a little punkier with faster beats then other ones, still completely awesome.

Lot's of fun yet again, then at the end winds down to cool things off for the next supergrass cd which is "In It For The Money"






I Love Supergrass, Never Change

Supergrass is one of the last great true rock n roll bands of our time. Some bands come out with a good album, but these guys do it everytime. This album is a good start but I would get all of there albums. The only album I'm not 100% into is Road to roen. Slow paced for my taste. But the new Diamand Hoo ha men album sounds like it will make up for it. They are a great live band. People that dont like supergrass must like trendy music like Justin timberlake or 50 cent.

A great overall collection if you have few of their other albums. The only problem is, the album does not flow (like most compilation albums) and I keep skipping to the tracks I want to hear. This greatest hits album is a great way to start a library of the fun-loving band.

...yes, the Beatles by which I'm not comparing Supergrass to them. No, Supergrass are riding the road built by not only The Beatles, but other British rock'n'roll greats like The Kinks, David Bowie, The Zombies and many others. But the exploding energy of Supergrass delivers a deeply satisfying listen that does not exist as frequently in the present 2000's. This will definitely be a group that will represent the virtouso side of British rock'n'roll of the 1990's and 2000's, and without doubt represent the Bohemia-Intellectual-Hard Rocking spark that has lighten recent generations that has been going on since Circa-Sgt. Pepper. An intoxicating and highly addictive album. 100% recommended for anyone any age.

Once again I took the reviewers participation as my ruler for selection. Oh yes, according to the devoted reviewers this album was something special, good stuff! So I bought it...and to my dismay it was a whole lot of songs in poorly recorded medium with touches here and there of quality. Nothing less, nothing more. My idea of a powerful double album? Something like Led's Zeppelin Physical Graffity (is that the name? I always seem to be a little buzzed and been known to alter titles and names-but not intentionally, mind you!) Too many songs in this double album sound like fillers, badly recorded (specially), and uneventful. But like I said once in a while the listener is treated to an above average piece of music. Sometimes two good songs will elevate the overall rating but they better be that good! No wonder I had not heard of Supergrass all that often. They are right there with so many other bands I can not begin to differentiate one from the other. I can understand that everyone has their own opinion and Supergrass (I first liked them for their name for they conjure images of some powerfull stuff!) to them might be the second coming, so please do not think I am the anti-whatever. Supergrass sounded average overall, perhaps their latest studio album would have been a better way to hear what they can or can not do in terms of sound quality and songwriting ability. As it is, the double album has a lot of live music that is poorly recorded. Will I ever buy another album by Supergrass? It would have to be endorsed by the most serious reviewers and make quite a splash to make me dish out the "moola". Everyone seems to adore them but me. What is wrong with me? Actually a whole lot of things but not my taste in good sounds, that is an instinct I have preserved and nurtured for far too long to doubt myself at this stage of the game. Great music is great music! Simple as that and Supergrass double album just do not raises above to fit in that category. If every cd is going to be a near 5 star then why do I keep hearing some shi..y music? Too many songs, not enough talent to fill the album, 3 stars!

Wow, this is some good stuff. A British band that we Americans either knew nothing about or chose to ignore but don't ignore this one , please! "Supergrass is 10: The Best of 94-04" is, well, just super. Add it to your collection because you won't regret it for a minute. Supergrass is probably one of the best British based guitar rock groups that has risen to the top in the last fifteen or so years. Don't forget to give a listen to some clips here on Amazon, then you will decide for yourself. Glad I discovered this set when I did because I was starving for something new and different. I was not disappointed and hopefully you won't be either.

The most consistent band of the last ten years is Supergrass hands down. All five albums are instant classics but the best is still the second release, In It For The Money. From top to bottom listenable all the way through which is rare these days, In It For The Money demands your attention from the get go in the opening moments of the title track. Once listened to the album becomes apart of your soul. Each song is different from the last: some hard, some soft, some fast, some slow. The songs tread on familiar themes of love and loss, and greed, and sunshine. With whatever happens in your life with In It For The Money it will all be okay.

after the 'grass's first album, a fun, sarcastic romp through the britpop weeds, i was uncertain where they would go next, and that was based on the assumption they actually *would* go somewhere. for as fun as 'i should coco' was, it was two or three steps away from being a novelty album. with songs like 'caught by the fuzz,' 'man-sized rooster,' and 'sofa for my lethargy,' i feared the 'grass was a band of perpetual teenagers and frat-boys who happened to write great rock 'n roll tunes with goofy subject matter.

happily, the second album, 'in it for the money,' a tongue-in-cheek album title, destroyed any notion that the 'grass were a one-album-wonder and that they would wade in their own goofiness. 'money,' instead, proved that the 'grass were 1st rate musicians--you'd be hard-pressed to find an album of solid and interesting songcrafting and musicianship. they defy any conventional songwriting techniques. top to bottom sure they look like planet of the apes redux, but don't let the looks fool you -- gaz *shreds* on the guitar. he's one of rock's great frontmen, and nowhere is more evident that on 'in it for the money. furthermore, the rhythm section is tight, melodic and prodigiously talented. 'richard iii' is a huge song, as its follower 'tonight.' they're classic rock songs in the true sense. 'late in the day' starts off as an acoustic ballad before exploding into a piano-driven, rollicking song. 'the sun hits the sky' is another husky, sunny guitar number complete with a dizzying organ solo courtesy of gaz's brother. 'cheapskate' is another infectious three-minute single, and 'you can see me' is yet another great example of the 'grass relentlessly interesting songcrafting.

what makes 'in it for the money' so great, aside from it's impeccable songs, is the sense of energy, fun, and even a bit of danger. the trio, now a four-man group, is criminally underrated--both at home and in the u.k. they never became the britpop pastiche so many of their peers did. they never brought out the brass and strings. they never wrote about laddism. they never drifted into broody, cinematic territory. straight up rock 'n roll. nothing more, nothing less. twelve years into their career they continue to make great rock 'n roll. let's hope they do it another twelve years. and to think they made 'in it for the money' while still in their early twenties is nothing short of a marvel.

if you can get 'in it for the money' with the bonus disc, do. 'sex' is one of the funniest songs i've ever heard. ever.

Just wnet to a concert here and it was the best of my life. This is a classic Supergrass CD and has all of the sounds and beats they are known for.

In It For The Money, a riff on the Montey Python-esque Beatles spoof of the same name, has been hailed as Supergrass' masterpiece. I Should Coco, their first album, was a masterpiece that displayed brilliance albeit sophmoric brilliance. In It For The Money abandons most of the punk silliness of its predecessor in favor of melody driven alternative pop. Many have compared Supergrass to Green Day; a comparisson I have never quite understood. You see, Supergrass, on only their second album, achieve a maturity that Green Day hadn't until their most recent album, American Idiot. Supergrass opens the album with the song of the same name. The droning opener establishes what has become a Supergrass trademark -- coming out fast from the gates -- and the album rarely lets up from here on in. This is most evident on the anthemic Richard III. While frontman Gaz Coombes has never been a lyrical master, on this track he pens a slogan (I know you wanna try and get away, but its the hardest thing you'll ever do) for the post-modern, technology-driven age of alineation that is today. Other strong tracks that will drive you insane because they'll be stuck in your head for days are Late In the Day, Sun Hits The Sky, Its Not Me, and You Can See Me. Unfortunately, the third track, Tonight, returns Supergrass to their Coco days of youth and as a consequence, I feel it is one of the weakest tracks on the album. On the flip side, you must check out one of the most insanely catchy songs ever written, Cheapskate, which basically embodies everything that makes Supegrass a great band. Supergrass is an amazing band, with their ability to sound retro and contemporary at the same time. This is one of the strongest albums in their cannon and although I Should Coco and LOOP are better, I recommend this album as essential to your record collection.

When the British press go on about BritPop, and that ever expected re-invasion of American shores by a wave of British bands 'par excellence', the names Oasis, Blur and Pulp are always pushed forward as the Great White Hopes of their generation.

Personally, the only band I ever bought albums by in that wave of groups, was Supergrass.

To me they were the only band writing truly creative, innovative pop, while harnessing all the tools of the trade that other British invasions proved were successful. With an Oasis song, I always heard the song it previously was by another band or two. With Blur, I could always pull out the David Bowie or XTC album the song[s] were reminiscent of, or blatantly inspired by. With Pulp, I just truly found them a bit boring, nothing that The Kinks hadn't done 10x better back in the 60's. But with Supergrass, even if I could name the influence (and The Kinks are certainly in there), I absolutely thought the song[s] were incredibly catchy, totally Supergrassed, and most bands would love to have at least 3 songs of that quality on an album, let alone issue album after album of strong material track to track.

Supergrass, to me, is Britain's Great White Hope. Their style and influence comes from the Bowie's, Bolan's, Pink Floyd's and Davies' of the pop world, but its the absolute quality of the songs one after the other that says Supergrass takes, but gives back. And its very rare that a group's 2nd album outshines their debut, but this album does this. Their 3rd and 4th albums push that envelope even further, but its wiser to start off with their debut album, or this one, to get what it means to get Supergrassed.

It's sheer pop, and I have never minded the 'slightly kooky' nature of the Supergrass material or its members, because underneath all of that is a band who is immensely creative with their studio time, plants hooks galore in its songs (and there's always something placed in a Supergrass song that is instantly latchable), and mixes their albums with diverse, and always interesting material. The 60's, 70's, and 80's are all covered, sometimes within one song, but it always sounds like Supergrass. One could say that of any of the Britpop bands, especially with Liam Gallagher's ''vocal'' stylings in Oasis (not particularly a fan), but with Supergrass it sounds unique. It sounds different, and not so reliant on The Hype, but more on The Music, and the creativity of the writers.

And ''Richard III'' is an anthem. Maybe in 20 years time, it'll be recognised as that anthem, or at least nostalgically remembered as the anthem that could've been, but from beginning to end, the song screams 'make me a standard', 'play me incessantly until people get sick of me', 'make me an institution'. From its theremin guided Bridge section, to its hard driving opening, ''Richard III'' sets the Supergrass standard above its more celebrated peers. Unfortunately for Supergrass's peers, there's a lot more material on this album that matches that standard. Basically, Supergrass's only competition is itself. And that's what being creative is 50% about. The other 50% is enjoying it.

I really enjoyed the record. I didn't even know that it existed until a few months ago, but Im glad that I came across it.
The title track "Road to Rouen" is full of life. It's got that funky riff that would make any quiet person feel like a pornstar. Fin is the perfect way to end the album. Quiet, somewhat hushed vocals. It leaves me in peace.
I recommend this record to people who didn't like early Supergrass stuff. It will surprise you.

Supergrass have never made a bad album, that's clear enough. But to me personally 'Road To Rouen' is their least satisfying (for want of a better word) one. I can't really put my finger on why and/or I'm not sure if it just the Supergrass template influencing me too much here.

This is definitely not a Bad album, i mean i listened to it again just a few days ago to reacquaint myself with it and I sadly got the same feelings from it as i always have. It seems to not really go anywhere for me, seems to slow burn and nothing close to full. It has nine songs and even one of them is a bit goofy and not really a song. It just kind of made me think that if they only had eight proper songs then it may have been better to leave. Maybe.

Having said all that i do really like 'Low C', it has a lovely chorus. And even the goofy song i mentioned before is fun. But not a song.

If you're new to Supergrass I'd strongly suggest 'I Should Coco' or even if you have the one album by them and wanting to check out another album i'd reccomend 'Supergrass' their 3rd album (they are my two favs :)

All in all Road To Rouen is good but probably their least striking album.

This has become my favorite Supergrass CD. It certainly has the best production values and clearly shows how the band has grown as musicians. If you only know Supergrass from "I Should Coco" (great album), you wouldn't think it's the same band. This is definitely more mellow than their previous releases, particularly St. Petersburg and Tales of Endurance, but the title track shows off a harder edge. The collection has a certain mood to it - the kind of disc to listen to on a long drive at night or a lazy Sunday afternoon at home. If you have the chance, see them live - I saw them play these songs before I got the album and they're better than ever.

Another solid album from the most consistant band of the last ten years.
Supergrass doesn't disappoint on this departure from earlier work. This is the darker Supergrass a more adult band. They're not the teenagers that got caught by the fuzz anymore but they can still rock as much as any other band still together. You know its them and you know they're evolving and moving in a new direction but hey aren't we all? I'm just glad to be along for the ride and listen to some awesome music.

The Best Supergrass cd out there. The sound of this cd is like no other. It has a "pop" ish feel that captures attention. Amazing

You'd think it was a debut album, being self-entitled, but this was actually Supergrass' third studio release and, I would contend, their best. The semi-focused, college-band bounciness of their first outing, "I Should Coco," gave way to the full-out, punk-fun assault of "In It For The Money," and then this. It begins with a lilting, melodic, and atmospheric entre into "Moving," but don't think they've gone soft: Soon the wall of sound comes crashing down into a funky chorus, and you remember who you're listening to. Sonically, lyrically, musically more mature than its predecessors, "Supergrass" features a wealth of stand-alone tracks, but to discuss them individually is to sell the album short, because it has that special brand of "Dark Side of the Moon" full-length playability that few albums achieve. You don't put it on to hear one song; you put it on and let it play. Then, if you're like me, you let it play again.

For those raised on "Alright" from the "Clueless" soundtrack, don't worry: This is fun stuff, but from a more fully-developed band hitting their stride. The subsequent "Life On Planet Earth" was a disappointing follow-up, but it is to be hoped that Supergrass has a few more albums like this one still in the tank. If not, so be it. At least I caught this ride.

(P.S. Turns out, they've got plenty left in the tank: Check out 2005's "Road to Rouen." Supergrass is alive and well.)

I personally love it, just listen to the samples there's not much to add to what other people said.

Supergrass follow up their second album with a self-titled work that's hard to place sonically. Usually in every Supergrass album a clear distinction can be heard from the previous effort. I Should Coco was Pop-Punk and In It For The Money was Brit-Pop but it's much harder to grasp the sound of Supergrass and while it bears more than a passing resemblance to its predecessor, it's also somehow different. Supergrass has relaxed their style in some places by creating deeper grooves with the instrumentation focused more on the band itself, with its acoustic guitars and funky basslines, and removed the sharper elements of orchestration featured on In It For The Money, giving the album a very lush sound. This new sound makes it hard to place in a genre like all the other albums but that's not the problem here. There are simply too many weak songs and lethargic moments on this album for it to be considered as good as its predecessors. There's the obvious "Moving," "Mary," and "Pumping On Your Stereo" but other than that there isn't too much that stands out. The half-baked "What Went Wrong (In Your Head)" and "Beautiful People" could have been great songs but they wander aimlessly without a fully satisfying result. And while there are moments of beauty on this disc (see "Shotover Hill"), a lot of the songs really just don't hold together. Even still, the songs that work are some of the best in Supergrass' canon. Supergrass is still a worthwhile album by any measure but in comparison to their first two brilliant releases, it may appear to be a slip up.

PLEASE go out and buy SUPERGRASS on cd! forget all the attitude and lack luster looks of rock n roll and listen to supergrass play music like it should..with catchy songs and upbeat rythms..these guys can play and write quality songs. think of a time when music was cool-unstuctured-uncommercial-just good!! SUPERGRASS is the real ndeal folks!! Brit rock at it finest!!!!{i wasnt paid anything for this tribute..}

Having seen Supergrass open for Radiohead in West Palm a few months back, I have to confess that I'm now very addicted to them. I bought this cd first and listened to it 2 or 3 times before getting 'hooked'. It's different and strange and it takes a couple of listens to insinuate itself into your brain--after that, you're doomed! :) "Eon" and "Jesus Came From Outta Space" are my current favorites off of this cd.

Life on Other Planets is their next cd, and it is nearly a masterpiece, from beginning to end! I highly recommend that one as well....just ordered their first two cd's, and wish they'd hurry up and crank out another one.

Without doubt, this is Supergrass' most energetic and fun album. All the songs, with the exception of Run and Prophet 15 (which are slower and moodier - thankfully, otherwise the mental whiplash would be just too much to take), just burst with energy and it's clear the lads had a great time coming up with these gems.
One of Supergrass' endearing features is the tongue-in-cheek approach they have to making their music. The humour and joviality that they inject into their songs is infectious, and in this album the humour is present in spades - one cannot help but feel good when listening.
Not as lightning fast as I Should Coco, nor as dark as In it For the Money. This album is Supergrass at their contagious best!

I was in grade 7 or 8 and I heard Grace by Supergrass on Muchmusic and i thought it was decent. A year passed & I still remember the band name and the song so I downloaded it....That's when I fell in love. I have listened to this cd so many times that when I do listen to it now I save it for a special occasion




Check out the video for Rush Hour Soul, it's crazy!

supergrass life on other planets the album which featured the great single "grace" which sounded like t.rex KOOL i've got all their albums..but really i only listen too this and "in it for the money" because they have the less radio-friendly popness too them and have a dark twist on "in it for the money" and on this album you have the sparkly guitars yet a rockier sound a modern day classic by a britpop band who's shed it's label

Criminally under-rated album from a criminally under-rated band. Check it out.

Supergrass is one of the best bands active today. Their sound is both retro and current. Not only can they make catchy music, but their musicianship is second to none. That said, this release took a few listens to grow on me, but it has certainly done that. Each time it takes its place in my car's CD player, it stays there for weeks at a time. I feel this is one of their better releases, and I anxiously await the next...

Supergrass is utterly AMAZING. Gaz Coombes is a great singer/songwriter. Danny's drumming and Mick's bass playing is as forceful as always. Robert Coombes' keyboards give this album a more "electronic" feel than "In It For The Money". Even more so than their self titled. I guess it's because he joined the band just in time for their self titled album to be recorded. It's definitely the most fun album they've put out. More people seem to be into them now that this album was released. I used to think I was the only fan here in Suburban America, but they're popping up everywhere! While this album isn't as good as "In it for the Money", it still holds it's ground as a fun album to listen to.

Young upstart rockers wondering how to incorporate their influences into their own sound could do to have a listen to Supergrass' Life on Other Planets. After two hit-and-miss CD's (I Should Coco, We're In It for the Money), Gaz Coomes and his power trio started to find their power on their eponymous and effervescent third release. With Life on Other Planets, Supergrass channel their glam jones into a solid collection, certainly the best sequenced of their CD's. You'll hear Bowie in here, a bit of Roxy Music, and lots of Marc Bolan. But Supergrass don't traffic in high concepts, the allure of decadence, or opuses to space travel. They have a light talent and a buoyant spirit, which never flags over the course of twelve songs. And when they have something to impart - as all clowns sometimes do - they don't make you suffer for it. Just throw it in during the next rave towards a blissful chorus.

This is one damn good album, Killer hooks bounce thru the speakers, twisted vocals, just a superlative listen. These guys are incapable of making a lousy record. If you're already a fan, you need this bad, if just starting with them, make sure you part with your dockets & get everythign else by the best band from the UK since The Jam. All releases are indispensable.
enjoy!

Anybody that says that Supergrass are too poppy and simple are obviously missing the point. They are the kings of pop, and they know it. There is no other band out there right now that sounds anything like them, and there never has been. The reason Supergrass still haven't broken a market is because the media still can't compare them to someone else, which is how they fit other bands into nicely taylored categories.

Their melodies are more complex than they've ever been given credit for. They are beautiful. Their song structuring is second to none. Supergrass are, in short, unquestionably talented and masters at what they do, which is create utterly stunning pop tunes.

This album is pure Supergrass through and through. A shiver ran down my spine when I heard the first track, "Za". Supergrass are back, finally! We need Supergrass. Forget The Hives, forget The White Stripes. Do yourself a favor and never listen to anything other than Supergrass ever again. You'll thank me for it. They *are* rock 'n' roll, and "Life On Other Planets" proves it.

Supergrass, how I've missed you.

Willing to give it some more time but this record is a big let down. It's still Supergrass so there are lots of great vocals and band personality but the songs are largely insignifigant. Where is the weight?

"Prophet 15" and "Run" are all that keeps me from smashing this thing over my head and into one hundred bits. Run is a top 15 Supergrass song but low on that list. Prophet 15 would have made a nice b-side surprise. Something is rotten here.

I saw it coming when the last album was dominated by weak material but I did not want to believe that it could happen.
The last album has some gems though that more than save it and seperated Supergrass as one of the true musical leaders of this pale generation.

Why could this not have continued?

Let down. Who is next to fall?

You'd think it was a debut album, being self-entitled, but this was actually Supergrass' third studio release and, I would contend, their best. The semi-focused, college-band bounciness of their first outing, "I Should Coco," gave way to the full-out, punk-fun assault of "In It For The Money," and then this. It begins with a lilting, melodic, and atmospheric entre into "Moving," but don't think they've gone soft: Soon the wall of sound comes crashing down into a funky chorus, and you remember who you're listening to. Sonically, lyrically, musically more mature than its predecessors, "Supergrass" features a wealth of stand-alone tracks, but to discuss them individually is to sell the album short, because it has that special brand of "Dark Side of the Moon" full-length playability that few albums achieve. You don't put it on to hear one song; you put it on and let it play. Then, if you're like me, you let it play again.

For those raised on "Alright" from the "Clueless" soundtrack, don't worry: This is fun stuff, but from a more fully-developed band hitting their stride. The subsequent "Life On Planet Earth" was a disappointing follow-up, but it is to be hoped that Supergrass has a few more albums like this one still in the tank. If not, so be it. At least I caught this ride.

(P.S. Turns out, they've got plenty left in the tank: Check out 2005's "Road to Rouen." Supergrass is alive and well.)

I personally love it, just listen to the samples there's not much to add to what other people said.

Supergrass follow up their second album with a self-titled work that's hard to place sonically. Usually in every Supergrass album a clear distinction can be heard from the previous effort. I Should Coco was Pop-Punk and In It For The Money was Brit-Pop but it's much harder to grasp the sound of Supergrass and while it bears more than a passing resemblance to its predecessor, it's also somehow different. Supergrass has relaxed their style in some places by creating deeper grooves with the instrumentation focused more on the band itself, with its acoustic guitars and funky basslines, and removed the sharper elements of orchestration featured on In It For The Money, giving the album a very lush sound. This new sound makes it hard to place in a genre like all the other albums but that's not the problem here. There are simply too many weak songs and lethargic moments on this album for it to be considered as good as its predecessors. There's the obvious "Moving," "Mary," and "Pumping On Your Stereo" but other than that there isn't too much that stands out. The half-baked "What Went Wrong (In Your Head)" and "Beautiful People" could have been great songs but they wander aimlessly without a fully satisfying result. And while there are moments of beauty on this disc (see "Shotover Hill"), a lot of the songs really just don't hold together. Even still, the songs that work are some of the best in Supergrass' canon. Supergrass is still a worthwhile album by any measure but in comparison to their first two brilliant releases, it may appear to be a slip up.

PLEASE go out and buy SUPERGRASS on cd! forget all the attitude and lack luster looks of rock n roll and listen to supergrass play music like it should..with catchy songs and upbeat rythms..these guys can play and write quality songs. think of a time when music was cool-unstuctured-uncommercial-just good!! SUPERGRASS is the real ndeal folks!! Brit rock at it finest!!!!{i wasnt paid anything for this tribute..}

Having seen Supergrass open for Radiohead in West Palm a few months back, I have to confess that I'm now very addicted to them. I bought this cd first and listened to it 2 or 3 times before getting 'hooked'. It's different and strange and it takes a couple of listens to insinuate itself into your brain--after that, you're doomed! :) "Eon" and "Jesus Came From Outta Space" are my current favorites off of this cd.

Life on Other Planets is their next cd, and it is nearly a masterpiece, from beginning to end! I highly recommend that one as well....just ordered their first two cd's, and wish they'd hurry up and crank out another one.