Arnold – Hillside

Alan McGee of Creation Records swore in 1996 that he was done signing bands–until he heard Arnold.

This triumphant 1998 debut opens hauntingly with “Fleas Don’t Fly,” which creates an atmosphere reminiscent of Pink Floyd. But this band from Kent isn’t prog-rock. Far from it. It’s good old power pop in the vein of Big Star, except with a lot more experimenting with sound, a lot more exploring with musical genre. Absolute favourite track? It’s got to be the mighty “Windsor Park.”

R.I.Y.L. Luna, Beta Band, Badly Drawn Boy

Arnold – Hillside