Road to Rouen is the fifth studio album by Supergrass, released in 2005. It marked a change in direction for the band, moving away from the bright, high-energy pop of their earlier records toward a more reflective and textured sound. Recorded in Rouen, France, the album features longer, looser structures and a broader palette of instruments, including strings, brass and piano. The result is a quieter, moodier record that balances introspection with moments of boldness.

Songs like St. Petersburg and Low C lean into melancholy and atmosphere, while tracks such as Road to Rouen and Kick in the Teeth bring a heavier edge. Gaz Coombes vocals are more restrained and nuanced, fitting the albums contemplative tone. Although less immediate than their previous albums, Road to Rouen was praised for its maturity and honesty, showing the band in transition but still confident in their songwriting.

Reviews

Road to Rouen will get its spins in my house, but Im crossing my fingers for the mid-life crisis next time out. Pitchfork

the sound of a band at last hitting their stride, finding out who they are and sounding like its finally making them happy. NME

A1 Tales Of Endurance (Parts 4, 5 & 6)
A2 St. Petersburg
A3 Sad Girl
A4 Roxy
B1 Coffee In The Pot
B2 Road To Rouen
B3 Kick In The Teeth
B4 Low C
B5 Fin
Live Dbranch
C1 Kiss Of Life
C2 Sad Girl
C3 Hyacinth House
C4 Low C
C5 Sun Hits The Sky
D1 Roxy
D2 Moving
D3 Grace
D4 Road To Rouen
D5 Time
D6 Mary