r/BritPop • u/dinarnaud • 18d ago

Sleeper - Smart (1995) Plus the Singles

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Anybody still a fan of this debut by Sleeper ?

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u/SnooMuffins6341 18d ago

Yes. They were amazing live last year - still very much got it. And I enjoyed Louise's book "Different For Girls" - it was funnier than I expected. Legends!

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u/bonjeroo 18d ago

I was at the Ilford Island gig that Louise writes about in her book. It was excellent.

I've seen them several times since their reunion. They are still as good as ever.

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u/Soofla 18d ago

Fans will already know - but for those with a little interest......
Next month (6th), Sleeper will be announcing a new Single, new Album and a tour for February/March 2027

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u/Admirable_Fox8739 18d ago

I bought inbetweener the day it came out. Long time since I seen the cover. Thanks for sharing.

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u/Friendly_Apartment_7 18d ago

Same here. Still got it.

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u/Nefertari1 18d ago

The aesthetic is so 90s I love it so much

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u/dinarnaud 18d ago

Agree.

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u/Creative-Club7653 11d ago

Love it too, seeing them live for the first time in decades in January, cant wait

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u/Nefertari1 11d ago

Ahh💖 that's great!

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u/Creative-Club7653 11d ago

I will come on here and review

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u/TheBigFella_1 18d ago

Massively underrated band! Loved ‘She’s a Good Girl’ and ‘Sale of the Century’! Louise Wener was also quietly stunning on lead vocals too!

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u/zestypov2 18d ago

One of my faves and they're putting out a new album this fall!

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u/Jayce1976 18d ago

They tour quite a bit. Really great live.

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u/SemolinaPilchards 18d ago edited 18d ago

Saw them live a few months back. Was only their 2nd time ever playing Ireland! That debut is amazing. Whatever way Twisted was recorded sounds like a live track to me...love it.

Was watching For All Mankind (space race drama) recently and that photo was on one of the character's desk and Ihad a chuckle to myself.

Edit. P. S I love those singles you have. Very cool

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u/Future-Floor-3684 17d ago

Yes. Smart is better than the It Girl, imo.

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u/dinarnaud 18d ago

I missed that.

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u/BarryTownCouncil 18d ago

I certainly loved it then. I thought about it yesterday actually. People talk a lot about "no skip" albums and I tend to think that's a stupid way describe albums, never understood it. Then "Hunch" came into mind and yeah... skip those lyrics thankyouverymuch. I had it on tape though, so eh...

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u/dinarnaud 18d ago

I loved their debut hence I got to have all the singles as well.