"3 ½ stars. After spending a dark, contemplative night on the Road to Rouen, Supergrass come crashing back to life with Diamond Hoo Ha, an album every bit as cheerfully gaudy and vulgar as its title. It all begins, as it should, with "Diamond Hoo Ha Man," a wicked send-up of the White Stripes` gonzo thump that rivals "Blue Orchid" and "Icky Thump" in its outsized swagger, while providing the touchstone for the rest of the record, not so much in its sound but in its attitude. Not that Supergrass doesn`t crank the guitars here, as they offer up the stomping Stooges shuffle of "Bad Blood" and spangly "Rebel In You" in quick succession, but after this furious opening triptych, the band widens their net and lightens their touch, reconnecting with their signature impish humor that was quite deliberately missing on much of Road to Rouen despite its punning title. It is filled with mammoth melodies and unbridled fun. It`s more than enough to make Diamond Hoo Ha worth hearing, and it`s just enough to illustrate the difference (and the merits) between inspiration and craft."-AMG.
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