Supergrass (album)

"Supergrass" is the third studio album by the English alternative rock band of the same name, Supergrass. It was released on 20 September 1999 in the UK, and in January 2000 in the US. Known as the "self-titled" album, it was their first record released under Parlophone.

The album depicts a departure from their previous works, adopting a more mature and less energetic approach compared to their first two albums "I Should Coco" and "In It for the Money". The record presents an experimental mix, integrating sounds including punk, pop, acoustic rock, and electronic music.

One of the singles off the album, "Pumping on Your Stereo", charted at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart. Other singles released from the album were "Mary" and "Movin". "Supergrass" received positive reviews from music critics, praising its maturity and diversity. The album made it to number 3 in the UK Albums Chart and was certified Platinum by BPI, enunciating its commercial success.

While recording, the band moved towards more relaxed and experimental sounds, seeing them entering the realm of creating longer songs and incorporating new instruments such as organs and horns. The overall style of this album is more reflective and less whimsical than their previous works, hinting at the musical direction the band would take in their subsequent releases.

In terms of awards, the album's single "Pumping on Your Stereo" won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. Despite its success, the band members have since noted that the album represents a period of disillusionment, with band member Gaz Coombes describing it as their "weird album".