Head Music, released in 1999, marked a shift for Suede into a sleeker, more electronic-infused sound while retaining their distinctive glam-inspired swagger. Recorded after a turbulent period for the band, it blends guitar-driven melodies with synth textures and dance-oriented beats, reflecting late-’90s Britpop’s evolution into something more experimental.
Lyrically, Brett Anderson explores themes of desire, escapism, and emotional disconnection, wrapped in both polished pop hooks and darker, more introspective moments. Singles like Electricity, Can’t Get Enough, and She’s In Fashion stand alongside deeper cuts such as Down and Indian Strings, making the album a mix of immediacy and slow-burn atmospherics.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Electricity
A2. Savoir Faire
A3. Can’t Get Enough
Side B
B1. Everything Will Flow
B2. Down
B3. She’s In Fashion
Side C
C1. Asbestos
C2. Head Music
C3. Elephant Man
Side D
D1. Hi-Fi
D2. Indian Strings
D3. He’s Gone
D4. Crack In The Union Jack
Demon Records
2021
2LP
Clear
DEMREC933
180g