Cool As
Inspiral Carpets · 2003
261 min · 64 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of jangly guitars and catchy melodies that defines the Britpop sound of the early 2000s.
Why this album works
'Cool As' is notable for its return after a long hiatus and reflects the band's attempt to reconnect with their fanbase during a period when Britpop was waning. The album received mixed reviews but was significant as it showcased the band's enduring influence on alternative rock and served as a bridge between two distinct eras of British music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing catchy melodies for sing-alongs for late-night drives
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Cool As' marked Inspiral Carpets' first studio album in over a decade, following their disbandment in 1995. The band reformed in 2003, revitalizing their classic sound while attempting to reestablish their presence in the evolving British music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Muse· Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· Bryan Adams· The Cure· Placebo· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Keep the Circle Around 3:50
- 2 Butterfly 2:33
- 3 Joe Standout 3:23
- 4 Find Out Why 2:03
- 5 Move 3:26
- 6 This Is How It Feels Standout 3:13
- 7 She Comes in the Fall 4:10
- 8 Biggest Mountain 4:29
- 9 Weakness 4:18
- 10 Caravan Standout 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 Standout 3:24
- 2 Find Out Why 2:03
- 3 Move 3:27
- 4 This Is How It Feels Standout 3:17
- 5 She Comes In The Fall 4:14
- 6 Biggest Mountain 4:32
- 7 Commercial Reign (US) 4:44
- 8 Caravan Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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