a little bit of attitudeAttitude, leading single off their hits collection album Singles, is in stores on October 6th, 2003. This track showcases Suede's groovy side at its best, with catchy chorus and reggae-ish beat. The single formats themselves are the most material-packed Suede have ever released so far. It's also the second best way to get a glimpse at Suede's past, present, and future, after Singles itself; because it contains a mix between new and old gems. Scroll further down to about attitude section to see what I mean.
Winners of get a little bit of Attitude competition! attitudeFormats and b-side tracks are:
about attitudeCD1 is a double a side featuring "Attitude" and "Golden Gun" produced by Jim Abiss plus another brand new song: "Oxygen", a typical heart-stopping Suede ballad with a modern twist.“Most of the new material is more aggressive and less song based than A New Morning," said Brett on the band's official website recently. "We've been spending a lot of time working on tracks that sound nothing like traditional Suede. There's a kind of electronic reggae thing called ‘Attitude’ and an insane metallic robot march called ‘Golden Gun’. I needed to write something as soulful as A New Morning at the time but now that’s out of my system and it’s time to release the beast.” CD2 features newest Suede member Alex Lee's original demo of "Attitude" recorded at his home studio, Shabby Road, and is closer to the live version people may have heard at Glastonbury. In addition are two classic outtakes from the Suede archives:
>> Just a Girl One of Brett's oldest songs, pre-dating Suede. This gorgeous Brett-Richard duet comes from a session in late 1994 where it was intended as possible b-side to New Generation but aborted due to a snapped string at crucial moment. If you listen carefully you can just make out Richard saying “Oh shit!”. But as Brett adds, “That was going really well.”
>> Heroin Recorded in late 99 as a potential b-side to can't get enough but unreleased until now due to it being too close to the bone, was the painfully personal Heroin, Suede’s most heartbreaking song since The Living Dead.
DVD features the video for Attitude starring John Hurt plus two very different versions of previously released Suede tracks from the vaults:
>> We’re So Disco A song dating back to Suede’s earliest years. This version was recorded during the Coming Up sessions and was in the running for inclusion on the album till the band decided it didn’t fit the euphoric rush of the record. Subsequently abandoned then totally reworked as the dubbed up W.S.D.
>> Head Music [Arthur Baker mix] When Brett came up with the title track for Suede's 1999 album, legendary New York producer Arthur Baker was approached with a view to doing a remix for the potential lead-off single. In the end the song was redone in a more traditional fashion and remained an album track, but Arthur Baker's version gives a fascinating glimpse of what might have been . . .
exclusive slipcaseNow here's the exclusive Attitude slipcase to hold all your singles neatly.Fanclub members will get these, so no worries. If you're not a fanclub member, but are a British resident, click here NOW to get one, for free!
Non fanclub members worldwide can send a self-addressed envelope to: PO BOX 3431 N1 7LW London, United Kingdom PS: these will not be available to buy anywhere.
 get a little bit of attitudeCongratulations to:Kenn A. Thisted who has won the Attitude promo single; and also: Margherita Bernasconi and Catalina Silva who have each won an exclusive ICA poster. The prizes will be on their way soon!
The question was: Name the two tracks that come before and after Attitude on the tracklist of Singles. And the answer: She's in Fashion and Electricity. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Much much thanks to David Barnett for everything!
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