I Should Coco

A pretty good album, I really liked the music style. I liked I'd Like To Know, Caught By The Fuzz, Alright and We're Not Supposed To the most.

Fun. First time I heard supergrass

Incredible energy matched with really nice riffs and a nice mix of different instruments and styles. This is an example of an album that is very different to what the big hit single would have you believe, the songs were catchy yet found a way to change it up throughout to not make it boring. The energy died down for the final 4 songs which was a cool way to bring the energy down and end the album (even had an outro dong to say goodbye), i think they are much better with the quick tempo style though, although i fid really like the second last song. Favourites: I’d like to know, caught by the fuzz, mansize rooster, strange ones, sitting up straight, she’s so loose and sofa (of my lethargy). Overall, 8/10.

I used to own a Supergrass ironing board cover but it wore out from too much ironing … 5 stars for imaginative early 2000s merch stall goodies … 4 stars for the album 😀👍

I really enjoyed the previous Supergrass album, In it for the Money (maybe the title? I'm too lazy to look it up) and I liked this one better. The cover of the album is almost as abhorrent as the cover for the King Crimson album that I loved (but hated the cover), yet isn't quite on that level. Whoever approved this album cover should be, and I don't want to be too dramatic, drawn and quartered. As a fan of the Kooks, I hear a lot of Supergrass influence on the Kooks first two albums here. I mean, it's uncanny how much their sound was influenced by this album. They may as well have called themselves "Superkooks." The vocals on We're Not Supposed To are a little off-putting as it sounds like Alvin and the Chipmunks. I really enjoyed this album outside of the 1-2 songs I already knew. I can't really suggest individual songs because I enjoyed most of them. Recommended.

I Should Coco is a banger. The Cardiacs influence is huge, especially on the earlier songs. Boundless energy, unexpected musical turns and hooks galore. Alright is the massive hit and deservedly so, but Lenny, Mansize Rooster, I'd Like To Know, Caught By The Fuzz, Strange Ones and She's So Loose could all have been massive hits. Another that would get a 9 if allowed, it'll have to be a 4.

These guys are so British. I like that in a British singer, for them to actually have an accent instead of it disappearing when they sing. The album itself is pretty good, I love their energy and overall sound. Bonus points for making a really good song about what cops can do to a person.

fun album of brit pop with punk energy.

3.8 Stars So British. Britpop. Fast A lot of the same energy/tone throughout. High energy distorted guitar sounds. Shouting or singing? Best Song: "Alright" Worst Song: "We're Not Supposed To"

I believe I gave the last Supergrass album on here a 4.5 and I have to do that again! It’s just really fun stuff. Like solid pop. Which reminds me a bit of bands like OK Go, The Strokes etc. Just poppy and cruisy. Alright is a hugely famous banger but there are heaps of great ones to enjoy here, especially I’d Like to Know and Mansize Rooster.

This was fun, and reminded me a lot of more recent British pop rock bands I like. Very punchy and upbeat. I don't think I'll go back and relisten to it, but rating a solid 3.8 for an enjoyable time.

High energy debut

I like the energetic and rapid tempo 4/5

Very fun and electric album, I would also like to know where the strange ones be going rofl

Never heard them outside of the Alright song which is not super indicative of their sound and is too bad. I would not have imagined this was the band who released that song and I'm glad because this album is great!

Fun album. Sort of an British rather than Ausie Fratellis. Seems like an influence to them.

Absolute classic of my youth. We’re not supposed to and strange ones are go tos here outside of the singles.

Had no idea this was the artist for Alright. I've heard that song many times before. I love me some upbeat, punk, Britpop. About halfway through, I found myself enjoying each song more and more. What's better than some pop punk on a Friday to get the weekend going? Also, this makes me want to play Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4 on PS2. (4.5/5) P.S. the cover art pisses me off for some reason. (Not going to let it influence my rating though) Favorites: - Caught By The Fuzz - Mansize Rooster - Alright - Lose It - Sofa Of My Lethargy

Det hørtes ut omtrent som forventa, ikke nokka for mæ, men på ingen måte fornærmanes.

Bangers like Baba O Riley and Behind Blue Eyes here with some fine other songs. Very much enjoyed it!

Cool! Never heard of them. Will listen again.

Playlist from Supergrass is ‘Alright’ I hear lots of sonic influences from the Smashing Pumpkins to the Stone roses. Vocals me a little of Jack White or Black Francis. Great listen.

I miss alternative music. This is so fucking good. And it's not even a favorite artist of mine. It's great through and through.

Highlight Song/s: I'd Like to Know, Mansize Rooster This is some really nifty punk; nice garage backing track mixed with some keyboards alongside melodic vocals. I am a big fan of the vocals on 'I'd Like to know' especially the backing. The lead singer's voice reminds me of either Gary Numan or Syd Barret, or perhaps a combination of. The novelty of this album started wear off by the last couple of songs, but it still is a good one.

Brit pop? Doesn’t sound like it to me! After listening to this around 4~ times I ended up really enjoying it. I’m still a little miffed about getting 4 British artists in a row but… It’s very youthful, very full of energy, a little brooding but resplendent with teenage energy that shines outward rather than turning inward. It’s a lot of fun. However, the second half falls off kinda hard. Still a great showing from what was such a young band. 3.5+.

If Britpop was an attempt to recover the British musical legacy for a new generation then these Oxonians were mostly after the Sex Pistols specifically - affected snotty accents, lyrics about being outcasts, lots of cymbals from Danny Goffey. It mostly works, with occasional forays into Jaggerism (like on "Strange Ones") - even though these guys are too good technically to restrain themselves to simple onetofreefores (see the aforementioned "Strange Ones"). I don't know yet whether it signifies as anything beyond just competent flattery. Sometimes that's all you need, I suppose - "Alright" will be in ads long after we're all dead.

Kind of like a blend of Britpop meets 60s British Invasion, fun record with plenty of catchy songs.

Das Album legt einen kraftvollen Start in die Britpop-Ära der 90er hin. Das Album strotzt vor jugendlicher Energie, wilder Spielfreude und einem gesunden Schuss Ironie. Mit rohen Gitarren, rasantem Tempo und cleveren Texten zementiert es den Sound einer rebellischen Generation. Herausragend ist dabei „Alright“, der bekannteste Song des Albums: eine unvergessliche Hymne jugendlicher Unbeschwertheit, deren eingängiger Refrain Supergrass quasi über Nacht berühmt machte. Der Song wurde zum Soundtrack einer Ära und bleibt ihr Markenzeichen.

A little too much on the high end at times. But i’m a big fan. It’a good to switch it up from the normies music

As people have mentioned, this is an album that grows on you. The first 3 songs don't do the rest of the project justice. Alright and Time are absolute bangers. Great blends of many different genres on this one. One of those albums where no matter who you are, you can find something that you at least kind of like on here. Would have never found it if it weren't for this list. That being said, many songs on here that I would have cut from the final product. 7/10

really unique! haven’t heard anything like this. has a bunch of different types of sounds here and is overall just a really solid record

siiiiick i had no idea Alright was by this group lol

Super fun. Very 2000 album but love the sound here.

comme tout le monde je connaissais déjà Alright mais j'avais jamais pris le temps d'écouter cet album en entier et franchement, je suis trop heureuse de l'avoir fait psq j'adore? Alright est vraiment différente de la vibe du reste de l'album et je m'attendais pas à ça mais franchement c'est trop sympa!!! britpop 4ever<3 je sais pas si c un 5 étoiles mais franchement mention honorable pr eux!

i’m rounding up on my review for this because it’s so surprisingly refreshingly better than a lot of the other britpop on here. fun album

Fire punk

Actually so fresh, upbeat and well crafted tunes! Catchy and forward music, very cool

A simultaneously underrated and overexposed band who did a shit lot more good stuff than the supremly bouncy "Alright" would suggest. Almost more Punk than Britpop, certainly more so than their contemporaries. Just 100mph in your face fuzzy music here, loved it.

enjoyed the album throughout, energy was high but at least 3 of the songs sound almost the same? would revisit tho. 3.5-4/5

Definitely fun; high energy, cheeky, catchy in bursts.

3.5 stars I had never knowingly listened to Supergrass before. Whenever I saw the band name I think I assumed they were Superchunk or Supertramp. But this pop punk/britpop band that was a contemporary of Oasis and Blur- I wasn’t really aware. So this was a nice first listen. I enjoyed the raw energy and speed of their music. It reminded me of their influences of Buzzcocks and the Who. While there is some inconsistency with the quality of the songs, they may grow on me with more listens. So my rating is in a first impression, which is that I enjoyed it and will certainly return to this.

Fun album! Deff some shitty fillers in there, but also some bangers. Love alright

junge britpop einfach beste Zeit gewesen.

I listened to this album a bunch when it first came out so much so that I have become a bit sick of ‘Alright’ so I was a bit hesitant when I saw this come up today. But I needn’t have worried, it’s still a great album 30! Years later and I actually enjoyed ‘Alright’ when it came out on. 😂

If you like the Ramones or Weezer .....this could be for you.

Listened to deluxe remaster, not original; like it a lot and it reminds me of 80s rock in the best way

Very good

A 90's classic. Takes me back to the Reading festival.

This goes pretty hard, excellent britpop

*Sounds like British Green Day. *Dave says it sounds like The Monkees. I guess - British and there's a little 60s/70s musical stylings in there? *Alright (Track #4) - We know this one! Never heard of Supergrass, and didn't realize this was their song. *Fave Track - Time (Track #11). Sounded a little more mature than most of the album. *Overall I liked the genre, but this felt like the band's first album (it is) and not refined at all. You can tell this is an early effort. *I'm so glad there's an edit feature now! I've listened to this album quite a number of times since the initial listen, and now I quite like it. RATING - 7.5/10

Sniger sig op på 4 fordi jeg simpelthen blev så positivt overrasket over et 90'er alternative rockalbum fra UK. Virkelig god og lidt punket energi i forhold til alt det andet britpop! Jeg har hørt Alright mange gange, troede faktisk det var et 60'er nummer fra Monkees ellers sådan noget

This album fucks.

Only knew Alright before and was really suprised by this awesome brit rock/pop record with so much energy and yet a few changes of pace within. Greatly enjoyed this one!

Che bell'album, particolare ma potente.

Good recommendation

I mean I love it but I don’t think I can be objective when given a band like this

Killer first 16 seconds

It's a familiar style, but has a bounce and playfulness that I can't resist.

Great Brit pop, better than Oasis more expansive musically and much more fun.

Kinda weird when the minions showed up but otherwise this album is pretty fantastic

My autocorrect is utterly convinced that I’m trying to type “Superclass”. And, you know what? Fair enough. In a more just world, we’d autocorrect the entire 90s so that Supergrass were de rigueur everyone’s favourite band. “I Should Coco” is, unfortunately for us today, that good an album. The first half’s electric eclecticism welds post-punk’s tuneful passions (Buzzcocks, Gang of Four) to buoyant dancehall rhythms with such singular conviction that comparisons to Queen feel within reach (not that Supergrass sound like Queen; more that they’re able to do pretty much whatever they want and do it well). Using side two to showcase, literally, “a whole new side to the band” feels like the sort of meta Supergrass would revel in, so I’ll continue to think it a purposeful act of expectation subversion. “I should Coco” did, of course, actually do very well in its time. “Alright” was a hit big enough to have left its mark on a six year old me – certainly the grimaces in the video did, anyway (Fleur attests to the same) – and Supergrass’ career panned out in probably exactly the way it was supposed to. There were awards, major songwriting accolades and subsequent chart successes that seemed to develop in parallel with their initial audience (“Moving” is a gorgeous song; you can well imagine a kid who once pogoed along to “Caught by the Fuzz” listening to it on the Sunday morning kids football run). But even still … you can’t help but think the collective memory has forgotten them that bit too quickly. Victims, perhaps, of never having been in the same tabloid-courting rock n’roll star mould as some of their supernova contemporaries. Victims of their own Superclass, if you like.

How have I never heard of them before? This rocks Best Song: Alright Rating: 8/10 (Excellent) Stars: 4/5

I’d like to know Mansize rooster Alright

Excellent album, surprising turns around every corner

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this album. I was initially surprised by the punk-like opening song, but I loved the variety of sounds. A very enjoyable listen.

Great energy on this. Always was a cut above the landfill britpop that was doing the rounds at the time

Pretty good.

I lot a good sounds here, some parts were a tad boring but they changed up the songs constantly so anyone listening could be kept entertained. Definitely a talented band and of course we all know Alright, a timeless hit, never heard the full song before this but I’m glad I did because it’s my highlight from this album.

4 out of 5. Enjoyed the energy on this album.

Let’s get weird

Są lepsze zespoły rockowe. Ta płyta jest nieco powyżej przeciętnej. Ratuje ją wielki hit Alright, We’re not supposed to i ostatni kawałek, który wycisza i nie przebodźcowuje. Cała reszta trochę myli ostre granie z hałasem. Naiwne to trochę. 6.5/10 równane w górę.

It was a little mixed. There was some filler, but inside there were some genuinely great ideas on here. Favorites were she's so loose, alright, and time to go. Prob an 8 or 7.

Fun

A really solid album, enjoyable start to front, quite solid poppy-ish British rock. A definite listen

Thank goodness for some '90s British alt-rock that distinguishes itself from Oasis. Britpop with a punk rock sheen, strong hooks, and dynamic production. The Kinks if they would spit on you. (This is complimentary.)

Oh wow I actually knew a song on this one. When I got their second album earlier in this project, I thought they must've been a lesser known group in America, and I certainly didn't recognize their name or anything I read about them. I liked a few songs immediately on here. Listening to this is making me want to revisit their second album. Really liked this.

4 absolute classic again, sounds of my youth and first lads holiday

liked songs: all except for We're Not Supposed To I was very pleasantly surprised by this album. Tight, compentent, catchy songwriting, fun and interesting bass lines, and a uniqueness that I can't quite describe. 4

Yeh enjoyable album which is unlucky to miss out on the 4 star total. 7/10

Noisy Brit-pop. It's fine. Fun if you're in the mood for it. Annoying if you're not!

Album No. 3 Coming into this, I'd never heard of Supergrass. I enjoyed the sound tone and production of the songs. I liked the uniqueness of some songs like Sofa (Of My Lethargy) and it was an enjoyable album in a genre I'm not used to (UK punkish kind of music). I would rate it a solid 3.5 if I could but I'll put it as a 4. Favourites: - I'd Like to Know - She's so Loose - Sofa (Of My Lethargy)

Música para romper ventanas. 8/10

I wasn't sure what to expect here, but I'm pleasantly surprised. It's fun and not long enough to get Superannoying. Not really my thing, but it's almost my thing? If you like this, check out a Welsh band called The Bug Club.

Never heard of the album but liked it a lot. Played it twice. Liked over half the songs on the album.

High paced, energetic, frantic and fun. I loved this album when it came out and I was a regular at live gigs of this ilk, though 30 years later I feared I was going to get quickly weary of the pace and power o remembered I should coco delivering. Thankfully I’d overlooked the musicianship which raised it above the post punk crowd. Clear Blur and Suede influences are underpinned by nods to the stones on the laconic “Time” and a fine psychedelic jam on “Sofa of my lethargy” which counterbalance the energetic attack of the early tracks. It’s a fab album, fun and fearless which made me smile, and which brought back floods of memories of a time when life was simpler and more reflective than it is these days.

Very nice album, starts very upbeat, sounds kind of like 90s indie rock something sonic youth and ends up a bit more quiet, the last song reminded me like how animals from pink floyd ends, giving it a nice quiet closing. I would listen to it again

It’s kinda bland. But I guess it’s my kind of bland

An album and band that I’d never heard of. I typically groan when I get, yet another, 90s british popish band assigned to me. This album was a pleasant surprise and kept me entertained. It’s enjoyable. Nothing magical, but a good album front to back. I’m torn whether to give it a 3 or 4. One one hand, I think it deserves more than a 3, but on the other, putting it at a 4 puts it with some company outside of its league. It’s a real solid 3.5-3.7.

Love their later releases more, still this one is solid

I kind of missed these guys in the 90s - everyone was talking Oasis and Blur when I think they ought’ve been talking Supergrass. Imaginative, energetic, clever, harkening back to the 60s British vibe yet running along with Nirvana and the like. Thanks Mr 1001

Not a bad album. I enjoyed it.

"I'd Like To Know" damn what an insane to start an album with. You directly catch the vibe of the rest of the album. "Mansize Rooster" I looooved the song but the beginning in particular the riffs are sooo cool !! "Alright" is obviouslyyyyyyy a hugeeeee classiiiiic, this is the kind of song which gives you good vibes energy. "Strange Ones" is a huge banger as well. A bit less fan of the last few songs from the album but really enjoyable in general. Almost a 5.

Super high energy, super cool!! 4/5 i enjoyed it a lot unrelated, but "Moving" from their other album is SO good 4.5/5

I suppose I place Supergrass in the second tier of britpop bands... Oasis, Blur and Pulp are a bit of a cut above the others, but this is brilliant on a retrospective listen Full of energy, vibrancy, fun and catchy hooks. The bouncy keyboard and Beatles-y harmonies do give them their own sound. Just when you think it might slow down after the smash hit Alright, you get the album's heaviest track Lose It which is a rocker! Musically it's not super groundbreaking, and the last 3-4 tracks relegate it from 5 to 4 for me. But it's a frenetic and enjoyable album

It's no Blur but it's still pretty good

please remaster this cover

3.5 stars. I think it could improve on further listens. I like “Alright” and some of thr other songs towards the end.

This is 1995! First few tracks are amazing.

Gute Energy, bisschen Goofy Best: I'd Like To Know, She's So Loose

Very strong 4. Only issue is that I had it on repeat all day and I started getting tired of it (which is probably my own fault).

Very good album

Super! Great album from start to finish!

Using old and new elements to create a fresh, fun sound in an era where music was going in a completely different direction. I see what you did and I like it. 3.8

Довольно дефолтный брит-рок, похожий на своих собратьев. Среди прочего выделил для себя песню Sex (она вроде бы не входит в основной трек-лист альбома, но на Яндекс Музыке есть) – песня в духе кринж треков Bloodhound Gang, и, разумеется, Alright – дефолтный бэнгер всевозможных кино и ситкомов, при этом за счет фортепианной партии выделяется как среди треков альбома, так и среди общей массы аналогичного брит-попа, звучит свежо и необычно.

I forgot about these guys. Really fun rocking brit...pop? Whatever they are, good times.

So it turns out I knew Alright. Had no idea! But this is a surprising ripper. Super super tight. Why have i never heard of this before? A lot of head nodding happening even to the end of the record with Sofa of My Lethargy(what a track name). I wonder if this is a band I heard of maybe in the early 2000s at summer camp but just totally forgot about. Might deserve another play through. Yeah...this was fuckin awesome. Great record. 10/10 reccomend

I think this album might be a rare exception where I’m not a fan of the hit single. Granted, I think that’s because I heard it in a commercial before, so I’ll blame capitalism on that. But for real, it felt a little too upbeat for me personally. But fortunately, this album offered a lot more than the hit single. This was a truly unique album, having a lot of young energy, but without a lot of the angst common in the nineties. It feels like if the Kinks had the youth and vitality of a 90’s pop punk band. It’s a shame I never really heard of this band before now. Though, I could have done without the weird Chipmunk vibe of We’re Not Supposed To. Favorite track: Strange Ones Other hits: Caught By The Fuzz, I’d Like to Know, Lose It, Lenny, Time, Time to Go

likes: mansize rooster, lose it, time shocked when the song alright came on, had no idea who sang it but was pleasantly surprised to hear that song I enjoyed this way more than I expected! It sounded like a punk band that actually had a lot more nuance to them. Will probably go out of my way to listen to them again!

I hadn't heard of this band before but I really enjoyed this!

I dont know how/why i missed this when it came out! Far superior to any of their subsequent output, imo. Great one to start the day with.

Loading up i should coco straight after listening to lottery winners koko for the first time haha. It's gonna have to work hard to complete ngl I know one supergrass song and am ambivalent towards it. BAM horrible histories theme . I know two supergrass songs. I like all of these more than Alright so far.. I'm not going nuts over any of them but this is currently sounding like an album that hits on like the 6th listen Ah there it is. Sticking out like a sore thumb. It is a perfect version of what it is tbf. There's something old-schooly grungy going on here that is distinguishing them a bit from the most base britpop.. however i can draw a straight line from this to some of the worst 00s blokey pop but like in the same way that shrek caused the emoji movie. Not shrek. Parklife is shrek. This is like. Madagascar. You can tell im mostly just bored bc what the fuck am I talking about. Actually I'm drawing a line to the fratellis a bit and well. Shrek also caused the lego movie. I like Madagascar BTW. Oh its definitely gonna hit on the 6th listen i just got to Sitting Up Straight and sat up straight. That's more the fuck like it. Start of we're not supposed to is giving me misophonia summet rotten. The whole thing is. Is someone fucking chewing in the background. That's a shame bc its the weirdest song so far but I want to gip. I'm gonna struggle to rate this before I've listened another 5 times I feel like I could really come to like it. V. Varied, a little heavier than my favourite britpop*, reminds me of moodier blur in places. Mostly on the bass which is a compliment bc cheese wanker is fucking good. *my favourite and least favourite music is all britpop. It's not a genre so much as one specific edition of the brit awards (you know.) What the fuck is this beatles ending lmao. Fair fucks I like this album. I'm gonna go for that 6th listen eventually bc it's gonna hit.

Brzmi jak dziki nastoletni okres którego nie doświadczyłam a za którym tęsknię Love brit accent in song 2 Alright klasyczek kojarzy mi się z tatą Ale słuchając tego i podglądając fragmenty teledysków zdałam sobie sprawę, że taki właśnie młody wyszczekany trochę nerdowski Brytyjczyk z krzywymi zębami to mój typ. Zdecydowanie. O wiem cały ten album brzmi jak intro w tych movies jak loser zaspał do szkoły i się szykuje

The cover looks a bit creepy. I liked "Alright" the music is fun and upbeat. The lyrics are good. In general the song is great. "Caught by the Fuzz" was good. I liked the instrumentation. The music was kind of explosive. I liked the lyrics because they were thought provoking. "Sofa" was not as good as the other songs. The music was too slow but the lyrics were very good. I would recommend this album.

the first song is good i like the start of it and i recognize it because I have heard it before in the past, I really like the drums and guitar they repeat the same words though. the next song is also good i like the start to it and i like how fast and loud it is i also like the guitar and drums on this one too. the last song has a good start to it i like it and it's slow at first I'm not sure if it speeds up it sounds like it speeds up and slows down. overall i like this album i would recommend.

alright supergrass, I like this song because i have heard this song before and it is really a good song. caught by the fuzz, I like this song because it sounds like a rock song and i can hear some drums in the background sofa of mt lethargy, I like this song because it kinda sounds like a sad song or a happy song i really don ´ t know

Alright is a great song 😃

One banger, rest was also nice

this was really nice actuallY!

A mix of high-energy fun and some more sedate and mellow numbers. I like this album a lot.

I was familiar with Alright but the rest is new to me. This is a pretty awesome album. Love the energy but it does drag a bit at the end. Favorites: I'd Like to Know, Alright, She's So Loose, Time Would I listen to it again: Yes

I think this might be the second time I’ve mistaken Supergras for Supertramp while doing this list. Perhaps that’s why I was pleasantly surprised by this. Alright, which I’d heard before without knowing who did it, was obviously good, but Mansize Rooster and Caught by the Fuzz were also good. The quality dropped off n the second half, but not enough to drop to a 3. I’ll be sure to listen to more Supertramp in future!

You know what? It was pretty good.

First time hearing of this band, but already sold from the first song on the record. I love the poppy hooks, fun synth, and manic energy at times. I didn’t realize Alright was by them - I am definitely going to be doing a deep dive of their discography to see if I recognize anything else.

Album cover was familiar, didn't know much going in though. First few songs were interesting, then "Alright" came on - what a song. Lose It, She's so Loose, Time, Sofa (Of My Lethargy) and Time to Go are other songs I enjoyed. I'd give the album 71/100, which I'd round up to 4*

Eclectic 90s alternative music BUT with a Britpop sensibility that makes it more fun. Oh, and apparently the fun is age appropriate play - I found out these bandmates were YOUNG when this album landed. I hear many influences here, from the Beatles to Glam Rock to just about everything else. Lots of variety, lots of talent, and some great sounds.

It's jangly brit-pop from the 90s that is pretty good. If it suffers, it suffers from its time more than anything else. There is just an empty aimlessness of the 90s that keeps the music from being truly relevant. Still, it rocks musically, and the band is fun enough to make the apathy of the 90s sound a little better that they were. I gave them a 3 on a previous incarnation of the list, but despite everything, I found myself enjoying this album more than I remembered. So, I'm pushing to a 4. Good job, Supergrass.

Nice upbeat memories of being a teen :))

Another one from a band that I mostly missed when I was growing up, except for Alright from this record, everyone knows that song. I've liked what I've heard of Supergrass. This album starts off strong as well, the bass playing and drumming are great. 13 songs and only 40 minutes, there are a few sub-three minute songs and one or two sub-two minute songs. Kind of hails back to some of the early punk records. I know this album was from the 90s but I feel like it could be a newer album going for a sort of 'rock revival' kind of feel. I think I may have said that about the other Supergrass record on this list too, but it's definitely not a bad thing. The more I listen to the more I think, 'man I need to listen to these guys more often.' I know they always get compared to Blur, Oasis, and The Verve, but I actually would put this in a slightly different category. This record at least is a lot more of a traditional, straight ahead rocker of an album. Kind of giving me Jet vibes of all things. I can see where Jet would have been super inspired by this. This one will be another solid 4/5. Not quite enough for a 5, and it loses points for the good idea but terrible execution of the cover.

3.5 stars. I think it could improve on further listens. I like “Alright” and some of thr other songs towards the end.

Great poppy Album - some classic riffs and great songs.

High energy

Such a fun album! Really enjoyed this one. Loved the energy and how catchy the songs were. Not quite full marks Very high 4 ⭐️

Not a perfect record, but a really excellent rough around the edges power pop album. The singles are instantly catchy, and the mid-album track are rewarding with multiple listens. Definitely going to keep this one in rotation.

I knew “Alright” and thought it was (ironically) a better than average song, but hadn’t listened to any other Supergrass now I wish I would have. It’s everything I loved about 90s Brit rock. It’s like Oasis, Travis, Blur, and Robbie Williams all wrapped up into one album. And you can still hear the Beatles in there too. Great album.

kinda rips. Definitely very pop and very british. slightly strokey (alright). "lose it" goes hard

Fun as heck. For whatever reason I thought this came out in the 00's. Probably music TV's fault. Simpler times.

Conjured images of being a teen in 90s London in my head. Based for that reason alone.

нормалек, одну песню знал.

estou bem surpreso, achei que ia odiar firmão. bem guitarrado e eclético hein, achei bão!

Nisam ovo slušao nikad van singlova. Rekao bi da je na neki način prije svog vremena jer puno više podsjeća na val bendova između libertinesa i artic monkeysa nego na nešto iz 1995.

Already heard it for the first time a few months ago. Really liked it!

I can dig it. Might have to be in the mood but I like it.

Great 90s album, a lot of energy from Supergrass. I guess they were big in the day, but I was too young to have been able to witness it. Anyway, it deserves a listen for sure.

dobrý, zatím se mi asi líbí nejvíc

I think this album was really solid. I'd never heard of Supergrass (but apparently my dad saw them open for Radiohead once and loves the song "Late in the Day," which I've unknowingly heard him play on the guitar from time to time). From the cover of the album, I expected it to be much weirder. Avant-garde, freaky, experimental, harsh, moody -- like Sonic Youth or something. But it was actually rather upbeat Britpop! I liked most every song, especially Sitting Up Straight and She's so Loose, which I'll definitely listen to again. I didn't love Alright (because it reminds me of that annoying fun. song which I feel like it must be related to in some way, because they sound the exact same) or the one that opens with weird, pitched-up minionese sounding stuff. It was weird. I think it was We're Not Supposed To. But overall, great album! Very easy listen, lots of great instrumentals and the vocals are nice too. I'd say 4.5 if that was allowed, but 4 will have to do. Not quite 5 material yet, but maybe if I listened more.

A brit pop rocket full of energy and good vibrations.

I had a pretty nice time with this album. I went into it with little to no expectations and that may have allowed me to get into the groove. In the end, it has a strong start and ended on an okay note. 7/10

Why does the album cover kinda remind me of Britt Lower in Severance? That aside, what a debut. Drawing on various inspirations to form a real heater of an alternative album, Supergrass effectively capture lightning in a bottle. They embody youth in such a highly effective manner without sacrificing musical virtuosity or technicallity. Rating: 8.3 Favorite Song: She's so loose/Time

7.5/10 I really liked this, would’ve been a little higher if it was more cohesive but a fun goofy record that had some real bright spots for me. Favorite Song: Mansize Rooster

This is good 90s Brit Rock, I really enjoyed it.

A rare album to get 3 listens out of me. Once as my obligatory listen, twice so I could listen a bit more intently, and thrice because I realized during the second listen it actually slaps. At first I thought this was gonna be some Kinks/Ramones kock-offs, but then they began to sound like a 90s version of Twin Peaks, one of my favorite bands of today. The album was quirky, fast, loud, melodic, diverse, and all round pretty fun despite having never heard of them before.

I really enjoyed it

Rocky, hard,, tuneful, good

Cool album. Found out that the famous song "Alright" was from this album. I am rating medium, because not each track gives me the vibe but still depends on the taste.

Fav: Alright Least Fav: We’re Not Supposed To Turns out, this band is more than alright - they’re incredible! With this and the other Supergrass album on this list, I’ve become a massive fan. Love the punkier vibes on this but the second half lulled a little. Still very good and I’m happy this website has allowed me to discover artists like this

Petrifying album art, but some of the best britpop has to offer.

Aggressive and fast paced, clearly big The Clash fans. Underrated britpop. Alright is massive.

'Alright' was a great track when this was new. It’s aged pretty well.

Pretty fucking fun britpop, I knew "Alright" but had never heard of Supergrass or this debut album before today.

Great new find for me!!! Played this one the whole way thru - twice.

I confused them with Supertramp lol. But I also like this :)

More enjoyable than anticipated!

Supergrass is just a really solid band, how come I have never heard of them before? Easily somewhere on the top of the britpop or britrock pantheon. Very solid album, I like their second record more, In It For the Money, but it's just such a positive vibe, really good music. Next on the list is the rest of Supergrass discography, one of the good findings on this list.

Had never heard of this band although I immediately knew the song Alright. Fits neatly into my mental category of 90s/00s British alt rock. Felt similar to Kaiser Chiefs or Franz Ferdinand. I have a soft spot for this genre.

I’ve heard of Supergrass - now I need to actually listen more to them more.

Fun personified

Brings back memories

This was fun and I really enjoyed. A little punk, little 80's rod stewart rock, and also fun! There sound was fun and a good blend. Also loved hearing the song from Clueless!

90’s POWER POP!! I really really dig this. I already know the song “Alright” from Clueless. There’s a nice sheen to these alt-pop gems. It’s making me feel like I’m 20 years old again.

Dig their sound and energy on this! Mansize Rooster is a total jam. And Alright is such a classic from the Clueless soundtrack, I didn't know that was Supergrass. This was a hard one not to love. Made me want to rock out and dance.

Standouts: Alright Sitting Up Straight Sofa (Of My Lethargy)

Классный звук. Вроде что-то похожее на панк, но позже это чувство чуть-чуть пропадает. Alright - хит, который уже слушал до прослушивания, прикольная гармония

Pretty bog-standard mid-90's britpop but a couple solid tracks, plus one everyone knows from commercials for boner pills or something

First time listening to this album, I had only heard Alright before. On first listen it’s pretty good, but nothing that had me on the edge of my seat.

Not bad for being their first debut album. I liked it.

Really enjoyed this one. Should probably give their other album another shot...

4.5

I thought the singer sounded familiar before track 4 hit and I realized this is the band that made that "we are young" song that's in every commercial LOL! Great album, lots of raw emotion. But "We're Not Supposed To" is awful. Faves: I'd Like to Know, Strange Ones, Sofia of my Lethargy

Supergrass's best known song famously declares "We are young. We run free." That tells you a lot about what to expect from the rest of the album. There are intense bursts of energy throughout, and a freeom that comes with a youthful lack of self-consciousness. In other bands, that could border on pretention, but Supergrass just sound like they want to have fun and hope you do too. It's a great debut and "Alright" is a classic teenage anthem. I have to agree with other reviewers that I prefer this to the majority of Brit pop acts from this period, particularly because you can actually dance to this stuff. I'd argue that their follow up album "In It for the Money" is a significant development in their sound. But this is still a pretty damn fun debut.

Very good album from a very underrated band.

Great album

## In-Depth Review of *I Should Coco* by Supergrass Supergrass's debut album, *I Should Coco*, released on May 15, 1995, is a quintessential representation of the Britpop era and has left a lasting impact on the music landscape. This review will explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also addressing its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *I Should Coco* reflect the exuberance and recklessness of youth. They often delve into themes of teenage life, freedom, and the joy of living in the moment. - **Youthful Exuberance**: The standout track "Alright" epitomizes this theme with its catchy chorus celebrating carefree days and the thrill of being young. The lyrics capture a sense of liberation that resonates with listeners. - **Playfulness and Wit**: Songs like "Caught by the Fuzz" offer a humorous take on youthful indiscretions, specifically the experience of getting caught with drugs. This blend of humor and seriousness is a recurring motif throughout the album. - **Nostalgia and Reflection**: Tracks such as "Strange Ones" explore feelings of alienation and curiosity about those who live outside societal norms. The lyrics reflect a fascination with the unconventional, capturing both admiration and a sense of longing. Overall, Supergrass's lyrics combine wit with a genuine portrayal of youth culture, making them relatable to their audience. ### Music Musically, *I Should Coco* is an eclectic mix that showcases Supergrass's versatility. The album features elements from various genres, including punk, pop, rock, and even touches of psychedelia. - **Energetic Sound**: The album opens with "I'd Like to Know," characterized by its driving rhythms and catchy melodies. This high-energy track sets the tone for the rest of the album. - **Diverse Styles**: Each song presents a different facet of the band's musical identity. For instance, "Mansize Rooster" features a funky bassline and playful lyrics, while "Sofa (Of My Lethargy)" introduces a more laid-back vibe with its dreamy instrumentation. - **Catchy Melodies**: Tracks like "She's So Loose" combine gritty rock elements with infectious hooks that make them memorable. The use of harmonies and dynamic shifts adds depth to their sound. The album's production captures the raw energy of Supergrass's live performances while maintaining polished arrangements that enhance each track's appeal. ### Production Produced by Sam Williams, *I Should Coco* strikes a balance between polished studio sound and the rawness typical of punk rock. - **Live Feel**: Many tracks were recorded live in one take, which contributes to the album's vibrant energy. For example, "Sofa (Of My Lethargy)" was recorded with all band members playing together in one room, creating an organic sound. - **Instrumentation**: The use of varied instruments—ranging from guitars to organs—adds layers to their music. Rob Coombes’s keyboard contributions are particularly noteworthy in tracks like "Sitting Up Straight," where they provide an unexpected twist. - **Production Quality**: While maintaining an energetic feel, the production ensures clarity in vocals and instrumentation. This quality allows listeners to appreciate both lyrical content and musical intricacies. ### Themes The overarching themes in *I Should Coco* revolve around youth culture, freedom, and self-discovery. - **Celebration of Youth**: The album encapsulates the joys and challenges faced during adolescence. Songs like "Alright" serve as anthems for young people navigating life’s ups and downs. - **Rebellion vs. Conformity**: There is an underlying tension between wanting to break free from societal expectations while still grappling with familial ties and social norms. This theme is evident in tracks such as "We’re Not Supposed To," which hints at a desire for independence amidst external pressures. - **Exploration of Identity**: Through their lyrics and soundscapes, Supergrass invites listeners to reflect on their identities during formative years. The notion of being 'strange' or different is celebrated rather than shunned. ### Influence *I Should Coco* played a significant role in shaping Britpop music during the 1990s. - **Cultural Impact**: The album contributed to the Britpop movement by embodying its spirit—celebrating British culture while appealing to a youthful audience. Its success helped pave the way for other bands emerging from this scene. - **Legacy**: Despite being overshadowed by contemporaries like Blur and Oasis in terms of commercial success in America, Supergrass’s debut remains influential within British music circles. It is often cited as a classic example of 90s rock that captures youthful exuberance. - **Inspiration for Future Artists**: The playful energy and catchy melodies have inspired subsequent generations of musicians who seek to capture similar sentiments in their work. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Catchy Melodies**: The album is filled with infectious hooks that make it enjoyable to listen to repeatedly. - **Energetic Performance**: Supergrass’s youthful exuberance translates well into their music, creating an engaging listening experience. - **Diverse Sound**: Each track offers something unique while maintaining a cohesive overall vibe. #### Cons - **Lyrical Depth**: While many songs are playful and fun, some critics argue that they lack deeper socio-cultural commentary compared to peers like Blur or Pulp. - **Occasional Filler**: A few tracks may feel less impactful compared to standout singles; there are moments where the energy dips slightly. - **Limited International Recognition**: Despite its success in the UK, *I Should Coco* did not achieve significant acclaim outside Britain, which may limit its perceived impact globally. ### Conclusion In summary, *I Should Coco* by Supergrass is an iconic debut that captures the essence of youth during the Britpop era. With its infectious melodies, witty lyrics, and energetic performances, it remains a beloved classic that resonates with listeners even decades after its release. While it may not possess the same level of socio-cultural critique as some contemporaries, its celebration of youth culture ensures its place in music history as a joyful exploration of adolescence.

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Solid power pop at times, a little punk-y and manic at others. Overall a pretty great record

Really great!

Even though I've known Supergrass for a long time, I never really listened to them much. I have heard some of their later stuff, but I was surprised how much of this first album is more like The Kinks than The Rolling Stones. I have always thought they were more like the latter, based on some of their singles and later albums. However, I want to listen to more of their albums, now, and while I still didn't like this as much as other Brit Rock/Pop albums from the time, I did really like it.

thoroughly enjoyed this one! the production and songwriting are so full of life. brilliant

Had no idea that the song was called “Alright,” so was a pleasant surprise when a song I recognized showed up. But it was also an interesting juxtaposition to the rest of the album.

I’ve only listened to (and enjoyed) their self titled album from ‘99. Excited to dig into their earlier stuff. Great energy & chord progressions. A lot of fun and some earworms even on a first listen. Having just listened to an Arctic monkeys album…it feels like this was the blueprint for what they were trying to do (but less successfully). Anyway, really enjoyable listen.

266/1001 Discazo! La de veces que lo habré escuchado en bucle! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

I never really listened to them when this came out as I found ‘Alright’ really irritating (and still do). Their second (and better) album drew me back in. This album’s a bit of a game of two halves, the power garage pop 1st half is excellent (and I can excuse sort of having the same song twice as it’s that good). The slower more psychedelic 2nd half (which they get better at later in the career) is not really that memorable. What is undeniable is that they are a fun band not to be taken too seriously, and I think it’s physically impossible not to come out a bit happier having listened to them.

Very good, but no pulp.

I think Supergrass is one of the best britpop bands out there. THeir first two albums are great and this one is especially exciting, with unrelenting rhythms and such an energic delivery. Awesome stuff.

Take it easy dude, but take it!

I was really surprised by that one. Powerful, energetic and efficient britpop (and I'm not the #1 fan of that genre, as this challenge may have noticed). I really enjoyed that first Supergrass!

The energy and good times continue throughout the entire record. I didn’t hear a single dud or filler. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-i-should-coco-by-supergrass?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Yammerin' swingin' jammin' good time. No shortage of an authentic edge and healthy spontaneity. Equal angst and fun, grit and hooks. I'll revisit this one.

Enjoyed this, beneath the layers it’s really tight musically. Enjoyed mansize rooster. And would listen to the album again for sure. First song was kind of like if The Shins had too much morning coffee.

Really fun record.

British Pop-Rock with punk elements innit. Quite enjoyable acitually.

This album sound very British i mean it's accent ofcourse, but it is the way of playing and production as well. It's interesting album with some athonal moments and one hit song "Alright".

Nice!

At first, I was surprised that this made the list. After listening to this again for the first time in probably 10-15 years I am now not surprised. It is very good. Supergrass best album for sure. Its full of indie hits. Favourite song: Stange ones and Allright Least favourite: Every song is a good one Album artwork: Great cover

Hell yeah, some killer britpop that's punchy, catchy, and surprisingly prescient of British rock artists of the 2000s (like The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, etc.).

74/100. “They had us in the first half” was the first thing I thought after listening to this album. While the first half was magnificent, the second half wasn’t terrible—just disappointing by comparison. This contrast was especially highlighted by the song "We’re Not Supposed To," which genuinely sounded like an Alvin and the Chipmunks cover—a vibe that’s never a good thing.

Cool but I wish it was bluegrass.

I'd Like to Know Strange Ones

Better than I remembered

happiest british person

Seems like the sort of thing I'd have been into but this one slipped right past me at the time.

Some proper heaters on this, some is a bit dated, but overall this was fun and pumping and a good discovery for me

Definitely more fun and interesting than most of the brit-pop albums on the list so far. Has plenty of energy to it, 'Alright' is a classic banger we've all heard a million times. Wasn't mad about hearing it.

spiky, perky, catchy!

4 - more than just their one song. I was expecting a lot less and it kinda surprised me

Really enjoyed this. Best tracks: the well-known Alright and Strange Ones. None that I particularly didn’t like.

Solid 90s English rock, nice variety

I had never heard of supergrass before, but found them to be a nice new band. I think I heard of "Alright" in an episode of How I Met Your Mother.

I never really paid much attention to Supergrass at the time, and I can see why. This is good but I’m not sure I’d want to listen to it on the regular. Moving came on after and that is a banger. Another one I want to give a 3.5 to

Energetic, nostalgic and it reminded me of Harry Hill

This album embodies so much that other brit pop/rock from the time fails to capture, and that is energy and fun. This is an easy to listen to album that doesn't try to take itself too seriously but delivers on the music. You can see the influence in this album on bands like the White Stripes and Jack White's music in general. I know the song Alright, but was impressed with the rest of the album as well. Definitely glad we got this one and got another Morrissey/Smith's album.

Energy Rock! Like an Aerosmith album dropping almost all the dull bits. Each song is unique, a sound to itself. I love almost every song... except "We're Not Supposed To" which is simply irritating. BTW, I love the cover. 4/5

4/5 Some bangers & solid range.

Fun, listened to it a couple times at work today and it helped me get through a busy day. I’ll definitely go back to it. Mansize Rooster and Strange Ones were really good. This is way more frenzied and off-the-wall than other Britpop stuff, and a good bridge between 70s punk and 2000s UK indie.

Favorite tracks: Mansize Rooster, Alright, Lenny, Sitting Up Straight, She's So Loose. Whooo the energy in this! Good stuff. Lyrically it isn't, like, groundbreaking, but the music is so fun. Took me a few listens to really get into it, but now I'm sold. 4 stars. Side note, Clueless had such a good soundtrack. Agin' like wine.

fun

Solid album

7/10. I feel like it's heavier than a lot of other Britpop albums, which I really like. However, I feel like it's not as memorable. However, it's still a great listen!!! :)

This is all new to me (band and album), which I (usually) appreciate from this collection. And quite a contrast to the album from the day before ("Ready To Die" from The Notorious B.I.G.), despite coming out in the same year. From their opening track through most of the album, it feels like some sort of strange Elvis Costello/60s garage band/Pulp mashup with the occasional bit of grunge thrown in too. An odd combination, but it works surprisingly well, and most of their videos are weirdly manic and entertaining, especially their hit single "Alright" (also "Caught by the fuzz" and "Mansize rooster", less so for "Lose it", "Lenny" and "Time"). I also liked the energy of "Strange ones", and it certainly feels/looks like they enjoy playing together, channeling a sort of teen vibe in a surprisingly un-jaded way. I also loved the bassist's description of the people who lived/hung out on Cowley Road in Oxford and who inspired "I'd like to know" and "Strange ones": "There's a lot of people around Oxford who are real spliffheads and that, who go and lie down in Port Meadow, but I'm not really sure about them. I'm not really sure that they're individuals: they're part of a much larger thing."

Groupe inconnu. Le début de cet album est très énergique ! J'apprécie beaucoup le dynamisme de ce trio, avec une section rythmique au top. Les morceaux plus calmes à la fin sont intéressants, plus développés : "Sofa (of My Lethargy)" avec une plage instrumentale plus longue. J'ai bien aimé aussi 'Strange Ones' et ses changements de rythme. Excellente découverte donc, qui rejoindra probablement ma collection. =>4/5

Me gustó mucho, una canción la había escuchado en un comercial, pero el resto fue una agradable sorpresa.

Some bangers and very fun

nothing wrong with this album either, quite alot like the last one. a bit more groovy so i enjoyed it slightly more, but its not significantly "better" the end of the album is certainly better than the start, at least more engaging for me, from were not supposed to onward are some really fun songs. Sofa is a really great track, same with were not supposed to. the outro song is brill. made from a 3 to a 4 for me, will listen again.

better than oasis

This album grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go. Somehow I've never heard of this band (I did recognize "Alright") despite them obviously being an influence of my favorite bands of the a Aughts (The Strokes, Artic Monkeys). Really great album only falling short of 5 stars because I think it kind of fizzles out and the last 1/3 isn't nearly as good as the rest.

Britpop was equally brilliant and terrible for some of its poster children. Yes, it thrust them into the limelight, got them sales beyond their dreams (you'd imagine), and created anthems out of songs like 'Alright'. But at the same time, Supergrass are a genuinely fantastic band who nailed the genre, created multiple really strong albums that pushed its boundaries and really deserve to be seen through a wider lens. It's a real shame if they felt the need to play Alright at every gig they ever played, as it's far from the best track on offer here. They had an excellent knack for fills - nothing is ever just a simple chug through a chord progression. They add clever guitar work and basslines at every turn and while some moments are a little on the more playful side, they were basically kids at the time, and tracks like Lenny, Strange Ones and Time are hidden gems.

++: I'd Like to Know, Mansize Rooster, Alright, Lose It, Lenny, Strange Ones, Sitting Up Straight, Sofa (of My Lethargy), Time to Go +: Caught by the Fuzz, We're Not Supposed To +-: Strange Ones, She's So Loose, Time 7,9/10

I wish I'd found this album when I was in my teens, I'd have fallen in love with it. Some great music on here, felt genuinely sad that it had passed me by for so long!

Love the energy, and the mix was interesting

J’aime bien: c’est du gros fuzz rock qui n’hésite pas à expérimenter avec ce q’ils ont sous la main en studio. Shoutout aux Minions qui font des apparitions surprises tout au long de l’album

Great music! I'd listen again and will seek out more!

I thought I hadn’t heard this album from this legendary band until “Alright” came on and I instantly recognized it from the classic movie Clueless. Other than that this was new for me. Love the energy through out and I can hear so many bands that were influenced by them. I’ve only heard a few songs from this band prior but this listen piqued my interest and I’m gonna dive into some more of their releases.

This is a fun, playful album. Some good energy on here. I definitely recognize Alright. Parts of this sound like a watered down Ween mixed with Thee Oh Sees. I enjoyed listening to it, but nothing is driving me to listen again. She's So Loose was my favorite. Good album, so I'll give it a 4.

Takes me back to highschool with the 90's Brit pop era, which I was a casual fan of much of. Though cheeky and energetic, Supergrass didn't seem to get a huge foothold in the American market (aside from the ever-catchy "Alright") and that's too bad, but I think they helped shape a certain type of sound that exploded a few years later.

This shit straight up jams. It's rare that I like something on the very first listen, but this stuff is great. I like the energy. At times its a little punky, great transitions in the songs, the melodies are interesting and catchy, a bit comical at times too. I heard of these guys when they came out but never really listened to them. I'm sure these guys would put on a great show. I hear a little bit of early Pink Floyd in the melodies as well as a bit of David Bowie.

Fun and high energy album with elements of pop-punk and 90s alt rock. I might come back to a few songs from this one.

Me gusta sobre todo 2 o 3 canciones pero este disco es mitico

I was pretty sure I was in for another Brit Bias pick hate listen, and it’s not like the terrible album cover gave me anything to look forward to either. Surprisingly I found myself enjoying this a lot. There were 2 or 3 tracks that didn’t hit, but for the most part this was actually a fun listen. A good romp of Brit alt-rock, with some pop elements mixed in at times.

CLUELESS

Really good Brit pop with a splash of punk. I was pretty much at a 3.5 rounded down to a 3, but the back half persuaded me to round up. 3.5/5

I really liked this. Definitely recognized a few of the songs including the lead single. You can for sure hear influences like The Kinks and The Jam peeking through, and the production choices seem to complement the style too. Nothing contrived here. Just really good Brit-pop.

Still a classic of 90s Brit pop rock

Enjoyed listening to it again

Not as good as their later stuff, but still pretty good. Falls outside the brit-pop genre more than others, and that's a good thing.

Solid album! Surprising. A few songs I knew. Better than expected.

not their best but they had a lot of ideas

Hyvä pop/rock-punk-levy! 4/5

In the time since my last Supergrass review, where I typed “hoping they’ll reunite”, they have announced they are in fact reuniting, for the 30th anniversary of this album. Cool! Coco is punkier than In It For the Money, rarely letting up except in the pause between one song ending & another starting. There's also a sense of restlessness I appreciate, especially for a first album, even if not all of it lands (the pitch-shifting in "We're Not Supposed To). It's not groundbreaking, it's just likable af HL: "Sitting Up Straight", "Alright", "Lose It", "I'd Like To Know" Later on October 8th

nice album! got repetitive, but maybe i'm just picky. fun listen

This is a band who was still looking for their sound and they give their best effort in everything. The first track is fast and punchy. The album starts to move and get more slow and rhythmic, peaking with the hit track, alright. There are a lot of solid tracks on the backside, I like the closer. They experiment with a lot of different styles and I think it's a creative and tastefully made debut album.

90s

Hey, it's the credits song from Hot Fuzz. A little frenetic but I'm into it.

Enjoyable album. I would definitely listen to it again

Was afraid it would be more boring brit pop, but I actually liked this

Really good!

It's ok. I know one song, did not know it was them.

Steady rhythms. I really got into it at She's So Loose.

This really was a classic. I'm not sure I'm in the mood to give it 5 stars, but I did thoroughly love some decent Brit-pop.

It's pretty good. It starts out slow, but it picks up nicely - there are some bops in here for sure. The song Alright is the hit here - I feel like I've heard this song in every movie or TV show that needs a teen anthem montage. In fact, I just looked it up and it has been in 23 movies or TV shows since its release. Overall, I'd give the album a 3.5. I don't think it holds up to some of the 4 star albums I've rated before, but I feel like it's better than just "OK" or "fine," which has been my criteria for a 3 star album.

I’m maybe slightly embarrassed to say I wasn’t familiar with Supergrass before this. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard the name, and after listening to the album I’ve certainly heard Alright here and there over time, but it’s surprising that I’m so unaware of what has been a pretty successful band that plays music similar to bands that I love. I’m guessing they’re more in the public consciousness in the U.K. than the U.S. where I’m from. Anyway, this is a very good rock album. Alright is the highlight, a tremendous bit of pop rock and roll that you can’t help but feel good while listening to it. There’s nothing offensive here, each track is a nice listen. The other highlight to me is Sofa Of My Lethargy, which features a killer outro that leads nicely into the final track. It’s a fun album that I’m sure made for a nice alternative dish to what Oasis and Blur were serving at the time.

Usually, when critics takes time to mention an artists age at recording an album, it’s because they’re a young creator who has made an outstandingly mature and polished statement for their relative youth, or because it’s an older artist putting out material that’s regarded as on par with their earlier works. Take The Jam’s first album as example of the former, recorded when Paul Weller was only 18, and You Want It Darker for the latter, recorded by Cohen at 82. I bring this up because I Should Coco was written and recorded by Supergrass when they were all very young, 19 if I’m recalling correctly, and it sounds like it. I don’t mean that in a bad way. There’s a youthful exuberance that really works in it’s favour. It sounds like it was recorded by a group of teenagers, and it’s music that I think would greatly appeal to my teenage self if I’d gotten around to listening to it. Hell, I’m nearly 26 and all I want to do is bum around, get up late, smoke cigarettes and hang out with my friends like the protagonists do in Alright. I couldn’t make an album like this nowadays. I don’t have that youthful optimism and carefree attitude. Everything I create is world weary and cynical. The only other Supergrass album I’ve ever listened to is Life On Other Planets, which was recorded by the band when they were about the same age as I am now, and they seem to have not lost any of their pep in those intervening years. And to be fair, I did record some music when I was around their age that was, looking back at it, quite bleak and cynical, so maybe I’m just a miserable bastard. All this is to say that I Should Coco is a reminiscence of a teenage self I never was. It allows me an opportunity to be the more carefree self I never was, and I appreciate that

So many musical idea are served up here at break neck speed with such exuberance - it's impossible to deny the sheer energy that radiates from this album. Both of a moment and completely out of time because of it's many cultural touch points. I feel like if released today it could find an audience.

Post punk but more on the punk side. I liked this way more than I expected to, despite the popular song being one of the worst on the album.

this was a ton of fun. could i write poetry to this? y

Well where the hell was this Super grass on the other album we listened to?!?!

Impressive debut!

Great album, nothing groundbreaking but very solid. I only knew Supergrass' hits previously, now I'm realizing that maybe I had under rated them before. This also reminded me how good Gaz Coombes' Matador is, gave that another listen too!

A youthful, fun, rock n roll record that would sound more at home among the garage rock revival movement of the early 2000s than the alt-rock/pop punk of its time. Recalls Oasis with a bit more edge.

Overall, a very fun record. There’s some oddball tracks on here, but the ones that hit are pure pop gems. Inspired me to listen to more Supergrass.

Very good album. Lots of very good songs. Was more enjoyable when younger. Stand out song - Tine

Surprisingly good album. Was expecting another 90s britpop slog, but this was innovative, full of youthful energy and not pedestrian like their contemporaries.

so melodic its almost abrasive, or maybe a little bit funny. no complaints from me ofc..while not entirely Wowing all the way thru, every single song is a great study in Songs That Teach You How To Listen To Themselves, spreading and distributing musical information in a way that will almost inevitably be fully absorbed and probably lodged in ur head. lots of genuine power to the band here too, the tone is Big without any shred of ornateness which is always a fun vibe. kinda cant believe this is 40 minutes lmao it just flies by, maybe more then any other record ive rolled so far. ive been on a good streak recently i think!

I dig it.

A brillant brit-pop, including the hit "Alright".

I'm biased since this is already on regular rotation. Alright is a classic and ragers like Caught by the Fuzz right up there with it.

Det er jo lige min genre, og lyden er generelt fed, god vokal, velproduceret, lækker guitarlyd. Måske mangler det dog det der får mig til rigtigt at lytte ekstra efter? Svært at sætte fingeren på. Men Alright er et fantastisk nummer.

Great album and eneregy love how it slows towards the end with brilliant songs with time, sofa and time to go, alright is more than alright as the big hit also like manzise rooster as a energetic song, great album

Brit Cali punk. It works.

My buddy's 3 year old daughter came out of potty training knowing a poop as a "coco." She's also a bit of a firecracker. Doesn't mind popping a squat and doing a coco right outside, or on the sidewalk even, because the dog can do it, right? So from the very beginning, I imagined this album as the soundtrack running in her head as she blasted around getting into things, frantic, at some point realizing she should coco. I found the experience pleasant and amusing.

Honestly, this album was a very enjoyable listen. I am willing to die on this hill and say this album is good, even. My only gripe is that this album feels like you've listened to something completely different once you get to the latter half. It doesn't feel like the same album, and this album doesn't feel super true to itself. It feels like they've recorded some of these songs in the 60's, some in the 70's, and some in the 90's - but I don't hate it honestly. We're Not Supposed To was atrocious, but after that the best songs on the album were present. I was tossed between a 3 and a 4 here, but considering this album only has one 'skip' on it, and the rest of the songs I enjoyed, I'll go with a 4. As far as highlights are concerned: Time felt kinda like a Smashing Pumpkins record, and the harmonicas rocked. Sofa was just a belter of a tune, with fantastic instrumentals, it sounded like it was from the 60's honestly. But yeah, good stuff. Definitely will be coming back to this one after the insufferable wave of Britpop in this album goes away and I can finally listen to a British accent in a song again without gagging.

Some bangers, especially in the first half. Loses it's way a bit towards the end but still probably my second favourite britpop album after Different Class.

4/5

What a delight! Modern rock that shows off its influences while retaining its own identity. Love it! Had I head this as a youth, I certainly would have been a fan.

More like super fun. Raw and energetic. The best of the Brit pop I’ve encountered on this list.

Good wholesome 90s fun

Raucous argy bargy. The slower songs are a bit skip-able. Otherwise it'd be a solid five.

This album was really good, though not as good as In It For The Money for me. Still, Supergrass will always be welcome in my ears. 3.5/5

I wish all britpop was Supergrass. This album is very good. 4.25/5

Wow! What an unexpected pleasure this was. I knew that I'd enjoy it in a nostalgic, weren't the 90s fun, way, but I think that's actually selling it short. Funnily enough, I think Alright is easily the worst song, and it's a good example of how bands never shake off their novelty hit. Finally, I was absolutely blown away by the raw energy of Caught By The Fuzz, a song I know really well, but maybe listened to properly for the first time in an age. Also, to end that song with a back and forth harmony that must have been a deliberate Beatles nod to Hold Me Tight is proper class.

First track is upbeat and fun, interested in more! Very fun, very 90's but has a peppy Hey Hey We're The Monkey's like vibe.

Had actually never heard of them. I dig it. Probably why the hives and jet were a thing