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23 · 05 · 2025
“I should coco” is Cockney rhyming slang for “I should say so”. I was unaware of this. I only recognized the phrase as the title of the debut album by Britpop pioneers Supergrass. Tonight marks the first of three sold-out shows at Camden’s Roundhouse, and Supergrass is kicking things off with flair. It’s no surprise that all three nights are sold out since it is the 30th anniversary of their debut album, which not only defined the sound of the ‘90s but elevated Supergrass to legendary status. Additionally, an interesting detail is that it’s nearly 30 years to the DAY since the album was released (or at least I thought that was interesting…).
Just down the road, an official launch party is buzzing at the pub, featuring exclusive merchandise, a limited-edition ‘Weisse Should Coco’ beer (great name, by the way), and even a special appearance by the band the following night to serve drinks to fans.
Inside the Roundhouse, a sense of nostalgia fills the air. The band performs ‘I Should Coco’ in its entirety, incorporating hits like ‘Moving’ and ‘Pumping on Your Stereo’. Earlier in the set, they play ‘Lose It’. Frontman Gaz Coombes shouts, “Don’t lose it… Don’t lose it,” and, ironically, three guys nearby do just that and begin to brawl. This is the only real disruption in a night characterized by warmth and beer. Also, if the guy who got punched is reading this, how’s your face? You took quite a hit.
Coombes carries on through the night, showcasing his witty humor as he introduces the beloved tracks: “This song is about underage sex with an older woman… we probably wouldn’t have written this song in 2025. This one’s called ‘She’s So Loose.’” It’s an honest acknowledgment of how the world (and the band) has changed. Yet, what remains constant is Supergrass’s distinctive sound: urgent, playful, and unmistakably theirs. The band also adheres to the album’s original track order, with the early placement of ‘Alright’. “This is the fourth track on the album,” Coombes laughs before launching into the band’s biggest hit.
However, what strikes me tonight is how cohesive the album still feels. You could mix up the track list, and it would still flow perfectly. Their sound is that tight, that recognizable. Others have tried to replicate their fast-paced magic (personally, I believe only the initial half of Jay Reatard’s ‘Blood Visions’ comes close), but the reality is: there’s only one Supergrass.
Founded in 1993, Supergrass secured their spot in the Britpop hall of fame. Thirty years later, they continue to impress. Still ‘alright’ in every sense of the term.
Will they have another 30 years ahead of them? I should coco.
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Words: Jazz Hodge // IGPhotography: Rachel Lipsitz // IG
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“I should coco” is a phrase from Cockney rhyming slang that means "I should say so”. I was unaware of that. I only recognized it as the title of the debut album from the Britpop genre.