depth to make 'Electricity' and 'Savoir Faire' palpitate." Marc Weingarten of the Los Angeles Times called it "an album of considerable sweep and smarts", which would help the band "carve its own niche among American listeners." Some critics saw Head Music as a major step forward from Coming Up and as a sign that the band's new line-up had been vindicated from doubters. Christina Rees of the Dallas Observer wrote: "If Suede couldn't erase the influence of Oakes' predecessor, Bernard Butler, on 1996's Coming Up, it has certainly succeeded now." She also added, "If the 'new' Suede didn't show up on Coming Up, it seethes through Head Music." Similarly an Australian Broadcasting Corporation article wrote: "Head Music fills in the gaps of Coming Up and succeeds in being the best record the band has made since its debut, finally laying Bernard Butler's looming ghost to rest." Fans and critics commented on Anderson's repetitive lyrics and lack of lyrical themes, in particular "Savoir Faire", which received attention and criticism. In 2002, Anderson admitted that he was addicted to crack cocaine for a period of time. Many critics linked the album's perceived lack of creativity to Anderson's increasing drug use. Nick Duerden of The Independent felt that Head Music was blighted by his descent into addiction, calling it a "rather ugly record". Writing for The Guardian, John Harris had similar views, saying "it was a fair bet, therefore, that the drug played its part in the creation of their most ludicrous album, 1999's Head Music." Year-end lists (*) designates unordered lists. Track listing 2011 remastered and expanded version Personnel Suede Brett Anderson – vocals Richard Oakes – guitars Simon Gilbert – drums Mat Osman – electric bass Neil Codling – keyboards, synthesisers Production Steve Osborne – production, mixing Ben Hillier – engineering Paul Corckett – engineering Danton Supple – mix engineering Bruce Lampcov – recording, mixing and engineering on "Elephant Man" Bunt Stafford Clarke – mastering Artwork Nick Knight – cover Peter Saville – cover Brett Anderson – cover Howard Wakefield – design Paul Hetherington – design Charts Bibliography References External links Head Music (deluxe reissue) at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed) 1999 albums Suede (band) albums Albums produced by Steve Osborne