Expecting to Fly

by The Bluetones

Expecting to Fly cover art

Propelled by the massive commercial success of the shimmering single 'Slight Return', the English quartet delivered a defining staple of the Britpop explosion. The notably gentle, highly melodic guitar work leans heavily into classic 1960s jangle pop and Byrds-esque vocal harmonies, completely avoiding the aggressive posturing of their stadium-rock contemporaries. The exceptionally crafted, remarkably smooth debut briefly knocked Oasis from the top of the UK album charts.

Genres

  • Britpop
  • Indie Pop
  • Mod Revival

Tracklist

  1. Talking To Clarry
  2. Bluetonic
  3. Cut Some Rug
  4. Things Change
  5. The Fountainhead
  6. Carnt Be Trusted
  7. Slight Return
  8. Putting Out Fires
  9. Vampire
  10. A Parting Gesture
  11. Time & Again