Name: Matador
Brand: Gaz Coombes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HF7LPC

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r25769842]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602448324030

Total Cap

1 / LP / Yellow

Artist

Gaz Coombes

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Caroline

Caroline Records is a renowned music label that has had an interesting history. Originally established as a European offshoot of Virgin in the 1970s, it was later revived in the 1980s as a distributor and pseudo-indie label under Virgin/EMI. In 2013, Universal Music brought back the brand through Capitol Music Group. Caroline Records serves as a label for various releases bearing the *Caroline* or *Caroline Records* brands, as well as fulfilling distributor and other company roles.

The catalog number formats used by Caroline have varied over time, with prefixes like *CAROL* and *CAR*. It is important to use these numbers exactly as they appear on the release to avoid any confusion. In recent years, Caroline also adopted the standard EMI numbering system alongside their CAROL-prefix numbers.

Similar to Island Records, Caroline has been inconsistent about incorporating the word "Records" into their logos and contact information throughout their history. However, on Discogs it is considered correct to always refer to them as *Caroline Records*, even if "Records" is not present. The oldest logo of Caroline was reintroduced for several new releases in the mid-2010s. While it may be more appropriate to omit "Records" from their name now, there are too many releases associated with this label to make such edits at this point.

Gaz Coombes, born on 8 March 1976 in Oxford, is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the English alternative rock band, Supergrass.
With his distinctive voice and impressive guitar skills, Gaz has captivated audiences worldwide. His music combines elements of alternative rock with catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Throughout his career, Gaz has released several successful albums both as a solo artist and with Supergrass. His talent and passion for music have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes releases his second solo album, Matador. The LP follows 2012's Here Come The Bombs. The album was recorded in Coombes' home studio as well as Courtyard Studios in Oxfordshire, with almost everything on the record played by Coombes himself. 'Matador' is an object lesson in letting Britpop mature gracefully, with Coombes operating a million miles away from the wry anthems that put Supergrass at the centre of a post-'Parklife' musical boom. The anthems are still here, rest assured; they're less obvious, but definitely no less compelling.

Matador

Music GB