Jesus Says is the power-pop that we know Ash are normally excellent at, but it’s very half-hearted, especially the uninspired, lethargic “woos”. The Dildo Men from Naughty Ash". NME. 28 February 1999. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Sandwiched in between the spirited 1977 and the warm and wondrous Free All Angels is Nu-Clear Sounds. Unmistakably Ash, but extremely disappointing. a b c d e f g h Nu-Clear Sounds (booklet). Ash. Infectious Records/Home Grown. 1998. INFECT60CD. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)

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On The Go

Continuing the sci-fi theme of “1977”, Ash’s subsequent release, the singles collection “Intergalactic Sonic 7”s” was released in September 2002. After supporting U2 on their world tour, Wheeler and Hamilton moved to New York and embarked on a six month hiatus. A year later Charlotte Hatherley announced she was leaving the group. “Twilight of the Innocents” arrived in 2007 and was claimed to be Ash’s last album, with the band focussing on singles thereafter. In 2009 Ash began the “A-Z Series”, which saw the group released a new single every two weeks for a year, until 26 had been recorded. The same year the band made appearances at Hevy Music Festival in Folkestone, and headlined the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Goods that are faulty or sent in error must be returned to Crash Records Limited, 35 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU within 7 working days of the item being received by the customer.

Aphrodite – Seemingly about shallow love; great soft vocals from Tim and thought provoking lyrics "I don't know about much yeah baby, all I know about is desire baby". A highlight of the album. a b "Ash Discusses How Country Life Led To 'Nu-Clear Sounds' ". MTV. 1 October 1999. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. irishcharts.com Discography Ash". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 15 November 2020.a b c d e f Patterson, Sylvia. "Ash - Nu-Clear Sounds". NME. Archived from the original on 17 August 2000 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Raftery, Brian M. (19 July 2002). " 'Angels' in America". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020 . Retrieved 9 November 2020.

Intergalactic Sonic 7"s (booklet). Ash. Infectious Records. 2003. INFEC120CDB. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) Hatherley made her recording debut as part of Ash with the release of " A Life Less Ordinary", taken from the film of the same name, in October 1997. [8] It was the first song they had written since the making of 1977 over a year before. [9] Impressed by her contribution to the band, she became an official member. [4] They felt pressed to follow-up the success of 1977 while also evolving themselves. Ash wanted to break free from the pigeonholing they experienced; in Germany, the band was marketed similar to a boy band, while in Australia, 1977 was released with postcards of each member, both of which Wheeler disliked. [2]On 14 July 1998, Nu-Clear Sounds was announced for release in three months' time. [55] The following month, Ash played a few festivals in mainland Europe and appeared at the Reading Festival. [20] After a premier on BBC Radio1, "Jesus Says" was released as the album's lead single on 21September 1998. [55] [56] Two versions were released on CD: one with "Taken Out" and "Heroin, Vodka, White Noise", while the other included "Radiation" and "Dancing on the Moon". [56] The music video for "Jesus Says" sees the band perform in an atic as the camera swivels 360-degrees. [57] In October and early November 1998, the band embarked on a tour of the United Kingdom. [20] Nu-Clear Sounds was released on 5October. [55] The Australian version featured "Radiation" and "Dancing on the Moon", while the European edition featured "Taken Out". [56] The Japanese version included "Taken Out" and "A Life Less Ordinary". [58] In the United States, Ash had been on Reprise Records, who released 1977 in that territory; for Nu-Clear Sounds, the band ran into issues with Reprise's owner Warner Bros. Records, delaying the album's US release. [59] [60] Ash Distances Music From Business, Politics For New Album". MTV. 23 August 1999. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Ash Get Stoned on the Underground". NME. 22 March 1998. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. a b c d e "Ash Discography". Ash. Archived from the original on 3 March 2000 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Ash To Release Second Album". MTV. 7 July 1999. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020.

Wildsurf – A summery tune and the second of the two singles taken from the album. One of Ash's upbeat numbers, it is quite repetitive and catchy. Not one of my favourites though. Ash Discusses Butch Vig's "Nu-Clear" Detonation". MTV. 18 June 1999. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020.a b c d e "Ash Official News". Ash. Archived from the original on 10 October 1999 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Ash (1 October 2011). Ash - Wildsurf (Official Video). Archived from the original on 25 July 2022 . Retrieved 27 August 2022– via YouTube. Wild Surf is probably the standout with a cool change of key (very Ash), while you can actually almost hear a hint of Shining Light buried within the rough and ready Fortune Teller, busting to be reimagined on a better album. Thankfully that album would come next, while Nu-Clear Sounds has been pretty much resigned to the discount bin.