Matador

AlbumJan 26 / 201511 songs, 38m 41s
Art Rock Indie Rock
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6.3 / 10

The Supergrass frontman returns with an album that retains glimmers of mischief but tries to appeal to a more mature sensibility. Coombes still sounds eager, and Supergrass' sense of restlessness continues here.

8 / 10

Oxford’s ageless troubadour returns with an injection of electronica to create an album of modern blues that shows he’s still a masterful songwriter.

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An evolution that’s worth celebrating.

6 / 10

Supergrass was kind of like your first car: it wasn't perfect, but it was never dull and you guys definitely had some good times together. I...

6.5 / 10

Since going solo, Gaz Coombes, erstwhile frontperson of Britpop's forgotten sons, Supergrass, has not tried to cling to his youth or to recreate his former group's pogo-ready effervescence.

7 / 10

Album review: Gaz Coombes - Matador. The anthems are still here: less obvious, but no less compelling...

The former Supergrass singer puts his powerful pop voice to good use in this diverse, confessional album, writes <strong>Jon Dennis</strong>

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Could Gaz Coombes be growing up?

7 / 10