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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • punchy tracks for energetic bursts
  • short songs for quick enjoyment
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive compositions
  • value slow, contemplative experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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 3:15
  • 2 Annie 1:13
  • 3 Connection 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 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