Supergrass

Setting the tone for their glam-infused Britpop, Supergrass take to the stage at Camden’s Roundhouse to the sound of “Blockbuster” by Sweet. The moment has arrived — a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their classic debut album, I Should Coco.

In the '90s, there were no better albums, and this year, there will be no better gigs.
Originally released in May 1995, I Should Coco is a seminal Britpop record. It perfectly captures the band’s youthful exuberance and fun-loving spirit, becoming a joyful backdrop to a generation.

Opening with “I'd Like to Know,” we are immediately swept along by its frantic pace and transported straight back to the mid-nineties.
“Caught by the Fuzz” follows — a track which, along with “Alright,” propelled the band to prominence. It's easy to see why.

Supergrass have always demonstrated a high level of musicianship.
Gaz Coombes' vocals remain distinctive, Mick Quinn’s foundational bass lines are as solid as ever, Danny Goffey's inventive and intricate drumming keeps everything sharp, and Rob Coombes’ keyboards add texture and depth. Together, they recreate the sound the packed-out Roundhouse has loved for three decades.

Supergrass glide through the set: “Lose It,” “Lenny,” “Strange Ones,” “Sitting Up Straight.”
It’s a journey through a masterful album and a return to cherished memories of youthful days.

“She’s So Loose” is introduced by Coombes with a wry smile:
“This song is about sex with older women. We were only 16 when we wrote it — it wouldn’t be written in 2025.”
He’s right. Times change, but the album still holds its own among the very best.

The final track, “Time to Go,” closes the Coco segment.
Coombes turns to the crowd and grins: “Now let’s go foo**in' mental.”

What follows is “Richard III” — a contender for one of the greatest intros of all time. A monolith of a tune, and a reminder that Supergrass always knew how to write a hit.

They continue to fire off classics: “Late in the Day,” “Mary,” “Moving,” and “Grace,” each greeted with wild abandon.

The encore begins with the expansive “Sun Hits the Sky” and ends, inevitably, with “Pumping on Your Stereo” — the perfect closing note to a setlist built for celebration.

Supergrass were my pick of the nineties, and tonight reaffirmed their place in the Britpop pantheon. Nothing short of brilliant.

Setlist
I'd Like to Know
Caught by the Fuzz
Mansize Rooster
Alright
Lose It
Lenny
Strange Ones
Sitting Up Straight
She's So Loose
We're Not Supposed To
Time
Sofa (of My Lethargy)
Time To Go
Richard III
Late in the Day
Mary
Moving
Grace

Encore:
Sun Hits the Sky
Pumping on Your Stereo