Elastica

Are Friends Elastic?

RELEASED: January 01, 1970
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Gloria 2:59 2. Rockunroll 2:18 3. Line Up 3:13 4. Annie 1:28 5. Car Song 2:18 6. Never Here 4:13 7. Stutter 2:43 8. 2:1 2:17 9. See That Animal 2:28 10. Waking Up 3:34 11. S.O.F.T. 3:51 12. Connection 2:13 13. Blue 2:35 14. Vaseline 1:26 15. Rockunroll 2:12 16. Gloria 2:46 17. Car Song 2:13 18. 2:1 2:25 19. Line Up 3:17 20. Annie 1:31 21. Car Song 2:29 22. Keep It on Ice 2:32 23. Waking Up 3:12 24. Hold Me Now 2:02 25. Stutter 2:19 26. Connection 2:06 27. Blue 3:09 28. Vaseline 1:35

Historical Archive

Are Friends Elastic? is the debut studio album by the British band Elastica, released in 1995. The album is known for its distinctive blend of punk rock and Britpop influences, characterized by catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and witty lyrics. The sound is often compared to that of contemporaries like Blur and Oasis, but Elastica's music features a more angular and raw edge. The album's standout tracks, such as 'Connection' and 'Stutter,' helped to define the sound of the mid-90s alternative scene and have been praised for their energetic delivery and lyrical cleverness. The album has since gained a cult following and is regarded as a significant release in the Britpop movement.