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"Connection" is a song by Britpop group Elastica. It was originally released on 10 October 1994 as a single and included on their self-titled debut album in 1995. The song debuted and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the few Britpop songs to gain popularity in North America, reaching number 53 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Billboard Modern Rock ...
"Stutter" was first released in November 1993 for the independent Deceptive label. It was released initially as a 7" only and sold out within one day. [7] Although it was a limited edition of only 1,500 pressings, the single generated enormous media exposure for the band: based solely on the strength of it, Elastica was voted Best New Band in the year's-end Readers Poll in Melody Maker. [8]
"Car Song" was first released on Elastica's self-titled debut album on 14 March 1995. [1] Its five-track CD single was released in 1996 by Geffen Records. [3] Another version of the song, titled "Four Wheeling", was included on Elastica's compilation album, Elastica Radio One Sessions.
The case was settled out of court before Elastica's album was released. Elastica agreed to pay Complete Music 40 per cent of the royalties from the album, and the Stranglers were also given a co-writing credit on the song. [8] [9] [10] One of the members of the Stranglers, JJ Burnel, later said, "Yes, it sounds like us, but so what? Of course ...
Elastica were an English rock band formed in London in 1992 by guitarist/singer Justine Frischmann and drummer Justin Welch after their departure from Suede. The band was stylistically influenced by punk rock , post-punk and new wave music . [ 2 ]
"Line Up" is a song by English rock band Elastica, released on 31 January 1994 as the second single from their eponymous debut album. [2] It spent three weeks on the UK Singles Chart , peaking at No. 20 on 12 February 1994.
Elastica is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Elastica. It was released in March 1995 through Deceptive Records in the UK and DCG/Geffen Records internationally. [ 2 ] The album was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize . [ 3 ]
In 1994, Elastica were voted Best New Band by NME readers at the Brit awards. They were signed to Deceptive Records in the UK, and later with Geffen Records in Europe and the US. Their first album, Elastica, released in 1995, became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history. In 1995, Elastica were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for ...