''(Come on, Join) The High Society'' is the debut album by the English band

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, released in 1994. The first single was "Speed King". The album peaked at No. 62 on the

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. The band supported the album with a North American tour.

Production

The album was produced by

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. The American release was repeatedly delayed, with a different track listing than the original English album.

Critical reception

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'' called the album "a compelling bolt of content, not posture," praising the "taut songwriting, good singing, buzzing electricity and a dynamic grasp." ''

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'' deemed most of the tunes "incredibly weak readings of generic songs from the early-'70s leather and mascara crowd." ''

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'' wrote: "Drawing on mod and glitter-rock precedents, songwriters/guitarists Boag and Hooligan have constructed lush pop fantasias that recall 'All the Young Dudes' more than 'Anarchy in the U.K.'" '' Drowned in Sound'' opined that "stop-start punchdrunk anthems like 'Sharp Kid' and 'Too Sussed?' defined their generation more succinctly than 'Parklife' and gave people like Elastica a platform on which to kickstart their career."

Track listing

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Come On Join The High Society 1994 debut albums Albums produced by Dave Eringa Indie rock albums by English artists