1977 by Ash

Pros: Some outstanding songs, in particular Kung Fu, Goldfinger, and Girl from Mars
Cons: Some awful songs, most notably album opener Lose Control

There seemed no more logical place to start with Ash than their most highly regarded album to date�. All things considered I honestly expected something less bratty punk-pop and more fun pop-rock than what I got. In fact, I don’t quite know ...

Pros: Great solos, brilliant drumming, it rocks.
Cons: A couple of weaker songs, Wheeler's voice.

Well, I must say, 1996 was a good year for music wasn’t it? It was in this year that a trio of teena ...

Pros: Peerless punk-pop and grandiose orchestral gestures
Cons: The self-induced vomitting at the end.

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Pros: Great songs, real taste of Ash at their best
Cons: None

1977 was in fact the second album that Ash released, their first was a mini-album Trailer. That brought them some recognition and their talent and potential was starting to show through, but they got very little wide publicity. Their latest release Free...

Pros: Some great catchy songs
Cons: Some of it's just brit pop by numbers.

Ash arrived on the music scene in the middle of the 90’s during the Brit Pop boom and they’re music reflects this. They’re very much rooted in the indy-rock style which was so very ‘OK’ to like. Think of it as punk crossed with the standard Brit Pop...

Pros: Different. Atypical of the current guff that's about at the moment. Great song writing.
Cons: Not one.

I'm writing this without really knowing how Ash have gone down in the States (and assuming that this will probably be read by Americans more than anybody else - if you live in the UK you know what Ash are all about). Simply put: buy it, I can...

Pros: An enjoyable listen
Cons: A few too many guitar solos, but not overdone

For those of you who don't know Ash, they are Rock/Pop group from Northern Ireland. When 1977 was released in 1996, all of the band members where under 20 years old. The album was a success in England and around Europe. From this album, 5 singles were...

Pros: catchy guitar riffs and intelligent lyrics
Cons: Not that much vocal range

1977 is the debut album from Northern Irish three piece Ash. It's an album jam packed with youthful enthusiasm. Opening track 'Lose Control' is throbbing with a metal under-current and teen energy. Singer guitarist song-writer Tim Wheeler writes about...

Pros: music, crunchy guitars, fun
Cons: vocals

Ash is a very talented band. It is proven in this album. They were only 19 when they recorded 1977, which goes to show that talent is ageless. My favorite songs from this album include "Girl From Mars", "Goldfinger" and "Kung...