Country/Region of ManufactureIreland
ReviewsIncluded in Q Magazine's "90 Best Albums of the 1990s.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The bonus material commemorates Ash's early breadth, with a masterful cover of Abba's 'Does Your Mother Know?' offset by creditable faux-American post-hardcore in the shape of '5am Eternal.'", "...`Honestly,' you sneer, before going all funny. 1977 never aspires to be anything beyond `My Guy' indie, boys-next-door making music for girls-next-door. It's as exciting as school discos promised to be, but ultimately as fulfilling...", 7 (out of 10) - "...a happy-go-speedy thruzz and thrumble....vaguely charming with...simple, honest, priceless standbys--top-hole tunes...", Ranked #25 in Nme's 1996 Critic's Poll., "...At Their Best...These Irish Teens Are Power-Pop Heartthrobs...", 4 Stars - Excellent - "...Words informed by Star Wars, Jackie Chan and fancying girls, Wheeler's voice imbues a Ramonic sneer with playful elasticity....1977 is rich with cherishable brio and bluff romanticism...", "Ash's Timely Debut Straddled the Divide between Indie, Punk-Pop and Hard Rock with Ease.", 3 (out of 5) - "Ah, so someone else has been at the Black Sabbath albums, and Ash's true intentions are finally laid bare....Ash remain all chirp and charm, but that guitar presages something more than a simple hankering for volume....", Ranked #34 on Melody Maker's List of 1996's `Albums of the Year.'