Supergrass "In it for the Money" (1997)
The "difficult second album" and yet I would say this is easily
Supergrass' best (of what I've heard). They developed naturally from
their cheeky and often whimsical pop-rock of debut "I Should Coco" and
bring a more mature sound.
The self-titled track opens with an almost sinister tone that rises up to a chant of the title and a catchy rock song. "Richard III"
likewise opens with a sinister 'devil's interval' before Gaz Coombes
gives a peppy 'whoo' that launches a rock riff that is excellent in its simplicity. A couple of tracks later things slow down and show the
band's increasing maturity. The moody, acoustic "Late in the Day" may get a bit bouncier in the choruses (mirrored in the pogo-sticking music video) but is still somewhat contemplative.
Much of the rest is just catchy and enjoyable, with single "Going out"
being a remaining nod to their lighter hearted debut. The album
finishes on an interesting note, with the pop-jazz feel of "Hollow
little reign" and album closer "Sometimes I make you sad" which could
almost be described as 'vaudeville techno' with a crazy speedy guitar
solo partway through.
Brilliant album and I'm not quite sure why I don't own a copy.
