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I'm no big Suede fan, and actually received the album through the post as
Brittania's recording of the month. (Due to the fact that I had not returned
the ghastly slip of paper they send to you every fortnight). None the less,
I thought I'd give it a play - and have decided to buy it.
Suede have succeeded in impressing me with their deep and dreamy
album ‘Coming up’. I can honestly say that there is not one track on
the album that I have taken a dislike to. Their third album, released September 1996 is jam packed with meaningful lyrics and endless talent.
Major favourite tracks on the album are: Trash, Filmstar and Picnic
by the motorway.
Filmstar is a tune which borders on a kind of soft rock, that is incredibly catchy.
The song is short - only 3 minutes and 19 seconds. Bret Anderson expresses
his feelings as to what the real life of a filmstar is like. Lyrics such as
“What to believe in, it’s impossible to say? What to believe in when they
change your name, wash your brain, play the game again,” adamantly express
Suede’s feelings towards the ‘so called’ glamorous lifestyle of a filmstar.
Trash is a carefree tune, also very dreamy with Bret demonstrating his
full range of vocal talent. The song appears to be about himself,
and mockingly states that he is trash. “But we’re trash, you and me,
We’re litter on the breeze, We’re the lovers on the street”. However Bret appears
to be enjoying - or accepting every minute of what is ordinary life. Is Bret discussing his
morals or values, or what is perceived in society’s opinion as a misdemeanour.
Picnic by the motorway is incredibly drifty and throws me into a
peculiar state where I feel the urge to sway my head from side to side
and sing la, la, la very loudly. Although the song sounds
sunny and pleasant, the lyrics are extremely exasperating and almost disturbing.
"I'll buy us a bottle and we'll drink in the petrol fumes", “There’s been a
speeding disaster so we’ll go to the motorway”.
Overall, ‘Coming up’ should appeal to a wide and varied audience. Those that listen to songs for their depth and meaning can relish in the lyrics, whereas those that just enjoy a good catchy tune with a good beat, or want to daydream about nothing will all enjoy Suede’s third album.
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