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Cool As

Inspiral Carpets · 2003

261 min · 64 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and infectious hooks, embodying the spirit of 90s British alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Keep the Circle Around Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    This Is How It Feels — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about emotional struggles, making it a highlight of the album.
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    Caravan — With its anthemic qualities and rich instrumentation, this song reflects the band’s knack for blending upbeat melodies with introspective themes.
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    She Comes In The Fall — This track stands out for its dreamy atmosphere and evocative lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • for late-night drives
  • uplifting vibes for gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you

  • prefers long, immersive pieces
  • seeks heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Returned after a decade, showcasing adaptability and appeal to fans.
Themes
post-Britpop revival· emotional struggles· dreamy soundscapes
Career context
Released in 2003, Cool As marked Inspiral Carpets' first studio album in over a decade, following their hiatus after 1995's Devil Hopping. The band returned to the scene with a refreshed sound while retaining their signature melodic sensibilities, aiming to re-establish their presence in the post-Britpop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Charlatans· Happy Mondays· Oasis
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Keep the Circle Around Start here 3:50
  • 2 Butterfly 2:33
  • 3 Joe 3:23
  • 4 Find Out Why 2:03
  • 5 Move 3:26
  • 6 This Is How It Feels 3:13
  • 7 She Comes in the Fall 4:10
  • 8 Biggest Mountain 4:29
  • 9 Weakness 4:18
  • 10 Caravan 5:47
  • 11 Please Be Cruel 3:37
  • 12 Dragging Me Down 4:34
  • 13 Two Worlds Collide 4:40
  • 14 Generations 2:50
  • 15 Bitches Brew 3:51
  • 16 How It Should Be 3:16
  • 17 Saturn 5 3:58
  • 18 I Want You 3:10
  • 19 Uniform 3:54
  • 20 Come Back Tomorrow 3:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Theme From Cow 1:50
  • 2 Seeds of Doubt 2:05
  • 3 Garage Full of Flowers 2:15
  • 4 96 Tears 2:39
  • 5 You Can't Take the Truth 2:42
  • 6 Greek Wedding Song 2:42
  • 7 Causeway 2:58
  • 8 Directing Traffic 2:33
  • 9 Sackville 4:58
  • 10 Commercial Reign 4:45
  • 11 Skidoo 7:01
  • 12 Tainted Love 4:32
  • 13 Paper Moon 5:50
  • 14 I Don't Want to Go Blind 4:04
  • 15 Paranoid (Sort Yer Head Out mix) 6:06
  • 16 Iron 4:28
  • 17 You've Got What It Takes 5:06

Disc 3

  • 1 Joe 3:24
  • 2 Find Out Why 2:03
  • 3 Move 3:27
  • 4 This Is How It Feels 3:17
  • 5 She Comes In The Fall 4:14
  • 6 Biggest Mountain 4:32
  • 7 Commercial Reign (US) 4:44
  • 8 Caravan 3:44
  • 9 Please Be Cruel 3:41
  • 10 Dragging Me Down 4:32
  • 11 Two Worlds Collide 4:40
  • 12 Generations 2:54
  • 13 Bitches Brew 3:51
  • 14 How It Should Be 3:17
  • 15 Saturn 5 3:58
  • 16 I Want You 3:23
  • 17 Uniform 3:57
  • 18 Come Back Tomorrow 3:41
  • 19 Real Thing 4:02
  • 20 Besides Me 2:38
  • 21 Sackville 5:21
  • 22 Song For A Family 3:30
  • 23 The Beast Inside 4:52
  • 24 She Comes In The Fall 7:05
  • 25 Grip 3:08
  • 26 Band Interview 11th Feb 2003 12:57
  • 27 Band Interview 1990 (Hidden Track) 9:11

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Sets up the sound and style leading into the later highlight of 'Cool As'.
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