Second Coming

Five years of legal battles and internal friction preceded this record, marking a massive departure from the jangly, melodic pop of the band's debut. The result is a sprawling, blues-heavy experiment that trades indie sensibilities for hard rock riffs and psychedelic jams.

Production shifted toward a grittier, guitar-focused sound that reflects the mid-nineties obsession with classic rock revivalism. It remains a polarizing pivot point, capturing a band moving away from the Madchester scene and into a darker, more aggressive sonic territory.