Live on Other Planets explained

Live on Other Planets
Type:live
Artist:Supergrass
Cover:Live on Other Planets.jpeg
Released:27 November 2020
Recorded:2020
Genre:Alternative rock
Label:Supergrass Records
Prev Title:Diamond Hoo Ha
Prev Year:2008

Live on Other Planets is a double live album by Supergrass. Released on 27 November 2020, it consists of songs recorded during the band's reunion tour from earlier that year. Its title is a play on the band's fourth studio album, Life on Other Planets.

Background

In 2018, the former members of Supergrass set in motion plans for a reunion tour in 2020 with the purpose of celebrating the 25th and 10th anniversaries of their formation and break-up, respectively.[1] Following a surprise set at Glastonbury Festival’s Pilton Party on 6 September 2019, the band announced their 2020 reunion tour dates in Europe and the U.S.[2]

The Supergrass reunion gigs were well-received, with their 21 February show at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow garnering a five-star review from The Guardian.[3] However, after completing their February and early March tour dates in Europe and U.K., by mid-March the band had to cancel the rest of their gigs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including shows in the U.S.[4] and Australia,[5] and appearances at various festival, including Glastonbury.[6]

Release

On 25 September 2020, Supergrass announced the 27 November release of Live on Other Planets. The album was released to mark the band's 25th anniversary; to capture the reunion gigs and thank the fans who attended; and to support grassroots music venues, with proceeds from the album's sales going to the #SaveOurVenues campaign in aid of venues struggling due to the pandemic.[7]

The CD edition of the album includes the bonus disc Bully for You, a full-set recording of the band's live-streamed performance on 21 August 2020 at The Bullingdon, Oxford.[8]

Track listing

Adapted from CD liner notes.

Personnel

Supergrass

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Supergrass tell us about their reunion and 2020 tour: "We're going to bring joy into a slightly disturbed world". Andrew. Trendell. NME. 9 September 2019. 8 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Supergrass Announce 2020 Reunion Tour, Prep Career-Spanning Box Set. Angie. Martoccio. Rolling Stone. 9 September 2019. 8 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Supergrass review – joyous return for one of the UK's greatest singles bands. Malcolm. Jack. The Guardian. 21 February 2020. 8 January 2021.
  4. Web site: 14 Rare Tours That Hopefully Get Rescheduled (or Won't Get Canceled). Brooklyn Vegan. 26 March 2020. 8 January 2021.
  5. Web site: These festivals and gigs have been postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus. Double J. 13 March 2020. 8 January 2021.
  6. Web site: See Supergrass play live in Oxford in Virtual Reality gig. Tim. Hughes. Oxford Mail. 30 August 2020. 8 January 2021.
  7. Web site: Supergrass to release live anniversary album in support of #SaveOurVenues. Elizabeth. Aubrey. NME. 25 September 2020. 8 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Goose Island Presents Supergrass live in Oxford: immersive virtual reality extravaganza. Mark. Beaumont. NME. 25 August 2020. 8 January 2021.

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