1977 [Splatter Vinyl]

by Ash

Overview

Two-thirds of Ash were born in 1977, which means that their latter-day punk-pop isn't very Catholic. Instead of sticking to the rigid rules of American punk-pop -- which means you can't stretch the song past three minutes -- Ash take a cinematic approach to their songs, throwing in elements of power pop, glam, post-Nirvana grunge, and post-Oasis rock. It's a melting pot of pop styles, basically because the members of the band are so young, they haven't conformed to the standards of the indie and punk subcultures. Sure, Ash still use loud guitars -- they're all over 1977 -- but they create a distinctive, melodic, and energetic sound that's equal parts heavy grunge and light pop. And while they may indulge in jamming a bit too much, they remain a pop band at heart, capable of turning out epic guitar pop like "Goldfinger," punk-pop like "Kung Fu," and the lovely but loud "Girl from Mars" with equal flair. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/2022
Label:	Echo
UPC:	4050538785463
Rank:	64009

Tracks

1. Lose Control
2. Goldfinger
3. Girl From Mars
4. I'd Give You Anything
5. Gone the Dream
6. Kung Fu
7. Oh Yeah
8. Let It Flow
9. Innocent Smile
10. Angel Interceptor
11. Lost in You
12. Darkside Lightside

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ash   Primary Artist
Lisa Moorish   Guest Artist,Vocals
Tim Wheeler   Guitar,Vocals
Mark Hamilton   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Rick McMurray   Drums

Technical Credits

John Kander   Composer
Fred Ebb   Composer
Ivor Raymonde   Composer
Nick Ingman   String Arrangements
Benny Andersson   Composer
John Williams   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing
Bjoern Ulvaeus   Composer
Nick Brine   Mixing Assistant,Studio Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Phil Thornalley   Mixing
Owen Morris   Producer,String Arrangements
Tim Wheeler   Composer,String Arrangements
Marc Waterman   Producer
Ash   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Photography
Ween   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Mark Hamilton   Composer,Sleeve Assistant
Martin Carr   Composer
Brian Cannon   Design,Photography,Sleeve Director
Michael Melchiondo   Composer
Sorrel Merchant   Studio Assistant
Insonic   Composer
Phillip McKellar   Mixing
Rolant Dafis   Photography
T Wheeler   Composer
Mike Hawker   Composer
Leif L.B. Bodnarchuk   Composer
Rick McMurray   Composer
Barry Peak   Composer
David James Inson   Composer