supergrass

This isn't breaking news, but it's still very sad that Supergrass are to split up after 17 years together, finishing with some final shows in June.

I've always liked Supergrass - their first big hit, "Alright" is a wonderful slice of bubblegum. But they stuck it out far longer and successfully than a lot of the more acclaimed so-called Britpop artists. They weren't your regular sub-Beatles plagiarists either. Incorporating electronics, Bowie-glam and Who-like power chords, they were the perfect pop band in many ways.

Highlights? The power-pop perfection of "Grace" and the trance-like riff-heavy coda of "Faraway".

Wonderful tunes and memories. Their like we don't see too often. Take care.......