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THE REVIEW
The more the Brit-pop phenomenon is declared dead (but does it even make sense to still talk about it?), the more record producers across the channel pull out of their hat the band that reopens the debate.
This time, it was the turn of producer John Cornfield (Muse, Supergrass) to perform the magical operation which, we can safely say, was a complete success.
And so here are Vega 4 with their debut album "Satellites".
In truth, you could say anything about them except that they are quintessentially English: the singer John McDaid is Irish, the bassist English, the guitarist New Zealander, and the drummer hails all the way from Canada.
Regarding the typical British production of recent years in "Satellites", the references are varied. "Love Break Down" sounds like early Oasis, while in "Caterpillar Song" and "Better Life" you can glimpse Stereophonics minus Kelly Jones's raspy voice. Richard Ashcroft couldn't have written better in "The Love You Had".
So that once again we can breathe a sigh of relief. A pleasant sigh. Brit-pop is (not) dead, long live Brit-pop.
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Vega4's debut album Satellites, produced by John Cornfield, successfully rekindles interest in the Brit-pop genre. The band's multicultural lineup and musical style draw strong influences from Oasis, Stereophonics, and Richard Ashcroft. The review praises the album as a refreshing reminder that Brit-pop's spirit lives on.Tracklist Lyrics
Vega4
A multinational rock band whose debut album Satellites (2003) was produced by John Cornfield. The record drew comparisons to Oasis, Stereophonics and Richard Ashcroft and was received positively in contemporary reviews.01 Reviews
