Supergrass - Road To Rouen

Supergrass — Road To Rouen 20th Anniversary Edition

Limited edition "Petrol & Forest Green" 140-gram colored 2LP + booklet

Supergrass always just went about their business releasing killer singles and ace albums while everyone found themselves distracted by manufactured Britpop battles. Road to Rouen is the three-piece's Supergrass last great album and arguably their best record as Gaz expands on his otherworldly knack for a melody and pulls in influences from folk, country and electronic music. It's an album that absolutely radiates. To celebrate its 20th anniversary the album receives a much needed vinyl repress.

Their fifth studio album, Road to Rouen was originally released on Aug. 15, 2005, peaking at No. 9 on the U.K. Top 10. The title references both the French city where it was recorded and the Ramones' 1978 album Road to Ruin. This album marked a more reflective phase for the band, featuring longer, more orchestral compositions.

The album garnered critical acclaim, receiving 4 and 5-star reviews from publications such as The Guardian, Mojo, and Uncut. The album includes the singles "Low C," "Fin" and fan favorite "St Petersburg," a captivating and beautiful track with a hint of John Lennon's influence. Arguably their most personal album, it represented a departure from Supergrass's signature upbeat sound. This new, mellow, and introspective direction made the entire album a critical success.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, we are reissuing an expanded edition of Road to Rouen featuring previously unheard live and studio recordings. The album has been fully remastered for 2025. Released on October 3, it will be packaged in gatefold 2LP "Petrol & Forest Green" 140-gram vinyl with printed inner sleeves, accompanied by a 16-page booklet with liner notes written by Mark Radcliffe.

LP 1 Side A

1. Tales Of Endurance (Parts 4,5 & 6)

2. St. Petersburg

3. Sad Girl

4. Roxy

LP 1 Side B

1. Coffee In The Pot

2. Road To Rouen

3. Kick In The Teeth

4. Low C

5. Fin

LP 2 Side A

1. Kiss Of Life (Débranché)

2. Sad Girl (Débranché)

3. Hyacinth House (Débranché)

4. Low C (Débranché)

5. Sun Hits The Sky (Débranché)

LP 2 Side B

1. Roxy (Débranché)

2. Moving (Débranché)

3. Grace (Débranché)

4. Road To Rouen (Débranché)

5. Time (Débranché)

6. Mary (Débranché)

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