In It for the Money explained

In It for the Money
Type:studio
Artist:Supergrass
Cover:Initforthemoneycover.jpg
Released:21 April 1997
Recorded:Autumn 1996
Studio:Sawmills Studio in Cornwall
Length:43:03
Label:Parlophone (UK)
Capitol (US)
Echo/BMG (2018 reissue)
Producer:Supergrass and John Cornfield
Prev Title:I Should Coco
Prev Year:1995
Next Title:Supergrass
Next Year:1999

In It for the Money is the second studio album by English alternative rock band Supergrass, released in 1997. NME called it "more fun than watching a wombat in a washing machine"[1] and named it the 10th best album of the year. In 1998, Q readers voted it the 68th greatest album of all time,[2] while in 2000 the same magazine placed it at number 57 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.[3]

Recording and conception

Only two songs were written before entering Sawmills Studio, so most of the tracks were penned during recording itself.[4]

Recording was often disrupted by the drummer Danny Goffey impromptly going back to London, to record with his and Pearl Lowe's band Lodger. He was told by management that this was unacceptable behaviour. This, along with Gaz Coombes and Goffey's bickering in the music press about the underlying meaning of lyrics to "Going Out", put strain on the recording process.[5]

It is speculated that Parlophone, the record label Supergrass were on, offered the band a sum of money to decide on a final name for the album, because they were taking too long to deliberate.[6] [7] However, the band themselves claim that they never received any of this money in return.[8] Other suggestions considered for the title of the album included Hold on to the Handrail and Children of the Monkey Basket (which is now the name of the band's self-run website).

"Richard III" and "Sun Hits the Sky" appear to end with snippets of other, unreleased songs, that play until fade out.

The guitar solo in "Sometimes I Make You Sad" was written during the recording of In It for the Money; it was recorded at half speed then sped up to achieve the mandolin-like sound. The only use of percussion in the song is a cymbal, the drum noises were instead simulated by members of the band making 'grunting' noises. These were then put on a loop.

Album artwork

The album cover is a photograph of the band busking during the filming of the video for their single "Cheapskate". The Japanese edition has, instead, an oil painting by Maff Burley, an old school friend of Danny Goffey. In it, the band is curled up in a circular window at the Old Sawmills at Fowey.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Supergrass: In It for the Money . Simon . Williams . . 19 April 1997 . 8 September 2011.
  2. Web site: The 100 Greatest Albums Ever #68: In It for the Money . . February 1998 . 8 September 2011.
  3. Web site: The 100 Greatest British Albums Ever . . 2000 . rocklistmusic.co.uk . 8 September 2011.
  4. http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/discography/discomain.htm Supergrass Discothèque
  5. Web site: People Who Live in Glass Houses . Select. October 1999 . 8 September 2011.
  6. Web site: Your Money's No Good Here, Son . . July 1997 . 8 September 2011.
  7. Web site: The Hair bare Bunch! . . April 1997 . 8 September 2011.
  8. Web site: In It for the Money Photo Album . childrenofthemonkeybasket.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20070330005057/http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/artwork/iiftm/index.html . 30 March 2007.
  9. Web site: In It for the Money – Supergrass . . 8 September 2011 . Erlewine . Stephen Thomas . Stephen Thomas Erlewine.
  10. News: Supergrass: In It for the Money (Capitol) . . 23 May 1997 . 11 May 2016 . Caro . Mark.
  11. In It for the Money . . 9 May 1997 . 11 May 2016 . Sinclair . Tom.
  12. News: Supergrass: In It for the Money (Parlophone) . . 18 April 1997 . Sullivan . Caroline.
  13. Supergrass – In It for the Money . . 19 April 1997 . 12 May 2020 . Williams . Simon . https://web.archive.org/web/20000817181105/http://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews/19980101000160reviews.html . 17 August 2000 . dead.
  14. Web site: Supergrass: In It for the Money . Pitchfork . May 1997 . 8 September 2011 . Schreiber . Ryan . https://web.archive.org/web/20051102191423/http://pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/s/supergrass/in-it-for-the-money.shtml . 2 November 2005 . dead.
  15. Supergrass: In It for the Money . . 128 . May 1997 . 8 September 2011 . Cavanagh . David . David Cavanagh.
  16. Supergrass: In It for the Money . . 759 . 4 April 1997 . 8 September 2011 . Robbins . Ira . 0035-791X . https://web.archive.org/web/20071023014218/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/supergrass/albums/album/209051 . 23 October 2007 . dead.
  17. Can you hear the 'grass grow? . . 83 . May 1997 . Male . Andrew . 90–91.
  18. Supergrass: In It for the Money . Spin . 13 . 3 . June 1997 . 11 May 2016 . Eddy . Chuck . Chuck Eddy . 120–21.
  19. Web site: In It for the Money. Official Charts Company. 8 September 2011.
  20. Paul. Elliott. Their year: The Prodigy. Q #137. February 1998. 94.
  21. Book: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die . Robert . Dimery . Cassell Illustrated . 2005 . 8 September 2011.
  22. http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/discography/discomain.htm Supergrass Discothèque
  23. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 1997. Recorded Music NZ. 30 January 2022.
  24. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1997. Official Charts Company. 30 January 2022.
  25. Web site: In It for the Money [Japan&#93; |publisher=strangeones.com |access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> == Reception == {{Album ratings | rev1 = [[AllMusic]]| rev1score = [9] | rev2 = Chicago Tribune| rev2score = [10] | rev3 = Entertainment Weekly| rev3score = B+[11] | rev4 = The Guardian| rev4score = [12] | rev5 = NME| rev5score = 8/10[13] | rev6 = Pitchfork| rev6score = 8.9/10[14] | rev7 = Q| rev7score = [15] | rev8 = Rolling Stone| rev8score = [16] | rev9 = Select| rev9score = 4/5[17] | rev10 = Spin| rev10score = 7/10[18] }}

    The album was critically acclaimed, and peaked at No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart,[19] and sold 300,000 copies in the UK and over one million worldwide. "The fact that it has sold more worldwide than I Should Coco," said Gaz Coombes, "means we can sleep at night."

    "In It for the Money is my favourite album of the year…" declared The Prodigy's Liam Howlett at the close of 1997. "It's quality music. 'Richard III' is a top punk tune – that's why I bought the album."[20]

    The album is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[21]

    Track listing

    All tracks written by Supergrass/Rob Coombes.

    CD & limited edition CD (with bonus CD) CDPCS7388 / TC TCPCS7388 / 12"PCS7388

    1. "In It for the Money" – 3:05
    2. "Richard III" – 3:13
    3. "Tonight" – 3:09
    4. "Late in the Day" – 4:43
    5. "G-Song" – 3:27
    6. "Sun Hits the Sky" – 4:55
    7. "Going Out" – 4:16
    8. "It's Not Me" – 2:56
    9. "Cheapskate" – 2:43
    10. "You Can See Me" – 3:40
    11. "Hollow Little Reign" – 4:08
    12. "Sometimes I Make You Sad" – 2:48

    Limited edition bonus CD

    1. "Caught by the Fuzz" (acoustic) – 3:06
    2. "Sitting Up Straight" (alternative mix) – 2:22
    3. "Melanie Davis" – 2:46
    4. "Odd?" – 4:14 Members of the band can be heard blowing bubbles into a bucket during the outro of this song.[22]
    5. "Wait for the Sun" – 4:11
    6. "Nothing More's Gonna Get in My Way" – 4:05
    7. "Sex!" – 2:38
    8. "20ft Halo" – 3:21
    9. "Je Suis Votre Papa Sucre" – 1:45

    Charts

    Year-end charts

    Chart (1997)! scope="col"
    Position
    New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[23] 32
    UK Albums (OCC)[24] 56

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