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Road to Rouen

Supergrass · 2005

35 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · Britpop

An introspective journey blending melodic pop with evocative storytelling and a touch of melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • evocative storytelling with melancholy
  • short bursts of introspection
  • for afternoon daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced adrenaline hits
  • looking for standalone anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2005, 'Road to Rouen' marked Supergrass's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Life on Other Planets' in 2002. At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase in their career as they shifted from the youthful exuberance of their Britpop roots toward more mature, reflective songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Oasis· Pulp· Blur

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tales of Endurance (Parts 4, 5 & 6) 5:31
  • 2 St. Petersburg 3:09
  • 3 Sad Girl 3:36
  • 4 Roxy 6:17
  • 5 Coffee in the Pot 1:50
  • 6 Road to Rouen 3:51
  • 7 Kick in the Teeth 3:36
  • 8 Low C 4:18
  • 9 Fin 3:11

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