Elastica
Elastica · 1995
49 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk
A punchy collision of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of Britpop's rise.
Why this album works
The album received widespread acclaim and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Elastica's place within the Britpop movement. Its single 'Connection' became emblematic of the era, receiving significant radio play and contributing to the band's reputation for catchy yet edgy sound.
- Best for
- punchy tracks for energetic bursts short songs for quick enjoyment dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- Context
- Elastica was the debut album for the band, released in 1995 shortly after their formation in 1992. The album emerged during a period when Britpop was beginning to dominate the UK music scene, positioning Elastica as key players alongside contemporaries like Blur and Oasis.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nike Borzov· Viktor Tsoi· Haloo Helsinki!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Line Up Standout 3:15
- 2 Annie 1:13
- 3 Connection Standout 2:20
- 5 Smile 1:40
- 6 Hold Me Now 2:32
- 7 S.O.F.T. 3:58
- 8 Indian Song 2:46
- 9 Blue 2:21
- 10 All-Nighter 1:33
- 11 Waking Up 3:15
- 12 2:1 2:33
- 13 See That Animal 2:21
- 14 Stutter Standout 2:23
- 15 Never Here 4:26
- 16 Vaseline 1:24
Disc 2
- 1 Car Song (LP Version) 2:24
- 2 Car Song (Live) 2:21
- 3 Bar Bar Bar (Demo) 2:30
- 4 Jam (II) (Live) 0:40
- 5 Gloria (Live) 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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