Black Grape: reviews, albums, and essential tracks

Black Grape

Musical Group

Forfans of happy mondays, britpop and alternative dance listeners, and 1990s uk music enthusiasts.
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The Profile

English group formed in 1993 by Shaun Ryder and Bez after Happy Mondays, Black Grape blend Britpop, hip hop, funk and alternative dance. Their UK number-one debut It’s Great When You’re Straight...Yeah (1995) yielded hit singles including Reverend Black Grape, Kelly’s Heroes and In the Name of the Father; Stupid Stupid Stupid followed in 1997. After breaks and reunions, the band returned to release Pop Voodoo in 2017.

Formed by Shaun Ryder and Bez in 1993; debut album It’s Great When You’re Straight...Yeah reached UK No. 1; notable singles include Reverend Black Grape, In the Name of the Father and Kelly’s Heroes; subsequent activity includes reunions (2010, 2015) and the 2017 album Pop Voodoo.

English group formed by Shaun Ryder and Bez after Happy Mondays, Black Grape fuse Britpop, hip hop, funk rock and alternative dance. Reviews praise the 1995 debut for its eclectic freshness and singles like Reverend Black Grape, Kelly’s Heroes, and In the Name of the Father. The 1997 follow-up is seen as good but less inspired, with simpler production and fewer eclectic touches. The band had stops and starts, appearing again in 2010 and 2015.

Notable Quotes

❝ Clearly inspired by the sound of the Happy Mondays, the group showcases an eclectic style, with its wide array of instruments used (e.g., harmonica, sitar, sax), which feels fresh and new.

❝ In 1995, they released a fantastic album that was a real surprise, titled "It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah" ... which offered a fresh and eclectic blend of Britpop, Hip Hop, Funk Rock, Alternative Dance, and more.