
14 August 2000 · 27 YEARS
Little Kix
Mansun
Listeners were struck by the move away from the band's earlier, jagged guitar work toward a smoother, pop-driven approach. It shows a desire to highlight melody and lush settings, putting the group into a friendlier position in the alternative scene.
Studio techniques favor electronic feels and careful layering that signal the bright aesthetic of 2000. The album marks a point when British indie bands began to utilize high-shine psychedelic touches and more refined, radio-ready song formats.