Ash is a brit-pop bad from the 90s, and if you're wondering what brit-pop sounds like it is sort of like indie rock mixed with punk to get this lighter tone version of rock that doesn't have the darker feel either of those potentially might have. The band though is one of the few that I've seen put so much thought into their album title though. 1977 refers to three major life events for the band, The birth year of two of the band members, the year that the first punk albums were released, and the year that Star Wars made it's appearance as well. It really sets up the vibe of the band and characterizes their youth.
The album actually doesn't get off to any start that would make me think this band is groundbreaking, but as the album goes it develops a life of it's own that had me really enjoying listening to it. "Lose Control" is the opener of the album, unless you somehow acquired the hidden tracks only available on the initial release.
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