Album: Elastica by Elastica (1995)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Punk | Mood: Excitable
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Album

Description: Elastica is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Elastica. It was released on 14 March 1995 through Deceptive Records. At the time the fastest-selling debut since Oasis' Definitely Maybe the previous year. Elastica hit No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The record also did well in the US, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. It was well-received critically and nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

Artist Background: Elastica were an English alternative rock band that played punk rock, post punk and new wave-influenced music. They were best known for their 1995 album Elastica, which produced singles that charted in the US and the UK. History In mid-1992 ex-Suede band members Justine Frischmann and Justin Welch decided to form a group. By the autumn of that year, bassist Annie Holland and guitarist Donna Matthews were added. After initially gigging under names such as "Onk", the band settled on the name "E... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Blur, Suede, Sleeper, Graham Coxon

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Punk, Excitable, 1990s, Album, DGC Records

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Elastica is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Elastica. It was released on 14 March 1995 through Deceptive Records. At the time the fastest-selling debut since Oasis' Definitely Maybe the previous year. Elastica hit No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The record also did well in the US, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. It was well-received critically and nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

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