Expecting to Fly

Expecting to Fly is The Bluetones' 1996 debut album, rooted in Britpop and indie rock. It emphasizes jangly, melodic guitar lines, concise songcraft, and a mix of upbeat tracks and more introspective moments, with a generally restrained, melody-first production. The record helped define the band's literate, guitar-pop sound and includes the well known single "Slight Return".