What makes Hold on It Hurts by Cornershop notable?

The album features the hit single 'Brimful of Asha', which later gained significant chart success and critical acclaim. Its fusion of Western and South Asian sounds contributed to a broader appreciation for multiculturalism in music during the mid-90s, influencing subsequent artists across genres. Released in January 1994, 'Hold on It Hurts' was Cornershop's second album, following their debut 'Ten Songs' from 1993. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out its unique identity within the burgeoning Britpop scene while exploring themes of cultural hybridity.