Supergrass - Diamond Hoo Ha
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
One of the best and most underrated Brit Rock bands just released a new cd this past week. The band is Supergrass and their 6th studio album goes by the name Diamond Hoo Ha. Unlike the last cd, Road To Rouen which saw the band slow it down and play with more of a subdued and instrumental sound, this one is all out rockin and full of swagger. The cd starts out with "Diamond Hoo Ha Man" a 70s rock n roll classic mixed with a some garage. The Brit Rock returns on track 3 "Rebel In You" which borrows heavily from Bowie and not just in the title. Some hot keyboards surface in track 4 "When I Needed You" and the vibe from the 1999 Supergrass cd are here. In Track 7 "Rough Knuckles" you would have thought that Herbie Hancock joined the band and took over the keys. The sound is fat and oozes reverb and soul.
The brash young punks that brought us "Caught By The Fuzz" spent the next 13 years experimenting with sounds ranging from 70's jangle pop, organic instrumentals to toe tapping singalongs. Supergrass always know how to write a good hook and whether its layered in production or just plain raw, its still amazing. This cd takes where Supergrass failed in some folks eyes and built on that 70's homage with a less produced and more honest sound. Its really hard for me to pick a favorite cd, all of them are amazing in their own right. I have favorite songs from every era and I am just glad to see the guys still making music. Check this cd out and if you are new to the band, grab their greatest hits Supergrass Is 10 for a better insight.
Posted by mardenhill 3/26/2008 12:54:00 PM
Labels: Music
