The Sun Is Often Out (National Album Day 2024)

Longpigs were the alternative rock band who came to prominence in the 1990s Britpop scene. Fronted by Crispin Hunt, the group also featured Simon Stafford on bass, drummer Dee Boyle and guitarist Richard Hawley, composer and lyricist of the Olivier Award-winning musical “Standing At The Sky’s Edge”. 

Originally released in 1996 on U2’s Mother label, ‘The Sun Is Often Out’ featured four UK top 40 singles, including ‘On And On’ and ‘She Said’.

Tracklist

SIDE A
Metal Guru 
Mystic Lady 
Rock On
The Slider 
Baby Boomerang 
Spaceball Ricochet 
Buick Mackane 

SIDE B
Telegram Sam 
Rabbit Fighter 
Baby Strange 
Ballrooms of Mars 
Chariot Choogle 
Main Man