The Sun Is Often Out - Longpigs

The Longpigs released their debut at the heigh of Britpop fevour, you would be excused for dismissing them as a generic britpop act or for not even hearing of them. But they are not to be dismissed. Lost Myself kicks The Sun Is Often Out off, Richard Hawley plays crunchy melodic guitar whilst Crispin croons about being left alone after a break up. The other members blend into the background and for me only Richard as the talented guitarist, the guitar solo on this track reminds me of Graham Coxon's work on Coffee and Tv which is brilliant, and Crispin as the impressive singer and impressionable front man shine out. The Longpigs to me sound a little like The ...  Read the complete review

Hands up who remembers the Longpigs! In a recent mooch through my CD collection I came up with the gem of an album that is The Sun is Often Out, originally released in 1996. It was the debut album from the Sheffield Britpop / Britrock band and is heaving with anthems including the singles She Said, On and On, Far and Lost Myself that have lasted the test of time and will take you straight back to the Britpop era. The band achieved considerable success during the height of their career and listening to The Sun is Often Out, it's not hard to see why. It's an accomplished album with plenty of heavy guitars, lonelyheart lyrics and some sublime melodies. On ...  Read the complete review