Suede
Coming up
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 æComing upÆ. 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 ôWhat to believe in, itÆs impossible to say? What to believe in when they change your name, wash your brain, play the game again,ö adamantly express SuedeÆs feelings towards the æso calledÆ 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. ôBut weÆre trash, you and me, WeÆre litter on the breeze, WeÆre the lovers on the streetö. 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 societyÆs 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", ôThereÆs been a speeding disaster so weÆll go to the motorwayö.
Overall, æComing upÆ 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 SuedeÆs third album.