Grateful When You're Dead

Kula Shaker

About Grateful When You're Dead

"Grateful When You're Dead" is a song by English rock band Kula Shaker, taken from their first album K. The song's title is a reference to the American rock band Grateful Dead. The song consists of two parts: the GWYD part, which is a standard rock song, and the JWT part, which is a more drifting part with dark and ethnic sounds. The single was released in April 22 1996. It was released both as a 7" and a CD, and reached number 35 on the UK singles chart.

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Kula Shaker

Kula Shaker are an English psychedelic rock band. Led by outspoken frontman Crispian Mills, the band came to prominence during the Post-Britpop era of the late 1990s. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the UK between 1996 and 1999, notching up a number of Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Tattva", "Hey Dude", "Govinda", "Hush", and "Sound of Drums". In addition, the band's debut album, K, reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest selling debut album in Britain since Oasis' Definitely Maybe and eventually being certified 2×Platinum by the BPI in January 1997. more »

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Background of the Song "Grateful When You're Dead" is one of the tracks listed on Kula Shaker's debut album "K", released in 1996.
Genre and Style The song is part of the Britpop movement in the UK in the 1990s. - Referencing Eastern mysticism and classical Indian music, it reflects the neo-psychedelic genre that the band is known for.
Band’s Influence Kula Shaker, the creators of this song, were hugely inspired by Indian culture and musical styles. This interest is reflected in "Grateful When You're Dead," which features a mix of rock and roll and Indian instrumentation.
Chart Success Although "Grateful When You're Dead" wasn't released as a single, its parent album "K" topped the UK Albums Chart and was certified 2x Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
Song Interpretation Many listeners interpret "Grateful When You're Dead" as a commentary on society's tendency to praise and appreciate artists more extensively after their death.
Unique Sound "Grateful When You're Dead" is unique for its integration of traditional Indian sounds with Britpop, helping Kula Shaker to stand out in the 90s music scene.
Title Reference The title "Grateful When You're Dead" seems to be a reference to the American rock band Grateful Dead, although the connection between the two isn't explicitly defined.
Live Performances The song became a staple in Kula Shaker's live performances, often praised for its energy and dramatics.

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