The sadly soon to be split 90s favourites, The Bluetones embark on their farewell tour next month and for me this, their biggest hit, remains a firm favourite- sounding particularly glorious in the summer.
Lead singer Mark Morriss possesses one of the softer voices from the rule of Britpop, making the songs of the band easily recognisable and enjoyable, without that whiny drawl so many other bands influenced others with during that time.
Despite that, there’s still an element of attitude in the track particularly in the bridge when that almost synonymous pattern of drums and guitar from that time are made their own with the harmonies which graced and stamped many a Bluetones track.
If this song isn’t new to you then I’m sure you have memories of your own to accompany it, if it is then I would highly recommend you have a listen to the impressive back catalogue. Or even better, catch them one last time on the road.
Despite that, there’s still an element of attitude in the track particularly in the bridge when that almost synonymous pattern of drums and guitar from that time are made their own with the harmonies which graced and stamped many a Bluetones track.
If this song isn’t new to you then I’m sure you have memories of your own to accompany it, if it is then I would highly recommend you have a listen to the impressive back catalogue. Or even better, catch them one last time on the road.
If this is perhaps what The Bluetones will be mostly remembered for, that and the memories of what a great live band they were too, then ‘Slight Return’ is a fine legacy from an exquisite band.
From the album ‘Expecting to Fly’ (1996) / @TheBluetones
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