Menswe@r - nuisance

Ah the "Swear" as the popular music press called them (presumably two syllables was too much for your average journo). This, their debut, called a bit of a media stir when it was released in 1995. Bold and brash indie rock by some good looking young lads, thus appealing to all sectors of the market. Sure win?

Coming at the start of the Brit Pop explosion the music is quite Mod-ish and late 60s, and to be honest is pretty good. Its maybe a bit generic and too similar to other bands of the same scene but songs like "I'll manage somehow" and "125 west 3rd street" have an appealing pop swagger. "Being brave" was their biggest hit and is a ballady song with added strings. Hold your lighter in the air and sway, and sing along to the "ba ba ba baaa"s.