Toronto - Supergrass. They’ve managed to build up quite the career despite never really reaching the apex of the music world. You can argue that “Pumping On The Stereo” was quite a hit here overseas, with the crazy video with all the colors and stuff, but they were never in the upper tier of britpop bands. Those bands are the Oasis, Suede, Pulp and Blur and what not. I think they have always been the second tier of britpoppers like the Super Furries, Embrace and James. Having said that, britpop was a good almost 15 years ago, and its a testament to their talent (or persistent) that the band is still together and putting out music.

Enter “Diamond Hoo Haa”, the new album coming out on March 24 via Parlophone records. This album sees the band take a bit of a departure from their regular sugary brit pop sound. The sounds on this album seem more mature with more of a homage towards 70s rock maybe? it has abit of a loungey, big band feel to it as well. I can’t quite put my finger on it. All I know is that this album is good. Definately better then the past two albums they have put out

Vik thinks its his second favorite album so far of 2008, I say its in the top 10. So yea, its quite delish.

1. “Diamond Hoo Ha Man” - 3:26
2. “Bad Blood” - 3:03
3. “Rebel In You” - 4:41
4. “When I Needed You” - 2:31
5. “345″ - 3:39
6. “The Return of…” - 3:36
7. “Rough Knuckles” - 3:25
8. “Ghost of a Friend” - 3:54
9. “Whisky & Green Tea” - 4:16
10. “Outside” - 3:32
11. “Butterfly” - 5:11

 

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