Suede were famously proclaimed as 'The Best New Band In Britain' on the cover of Melody Maker before they released their debut single, 'The Drowners', in 1992. The claim was cemented after their debut self-titled album was awarded the Mercury Music Prize in 1993. During that time the group effectively instigated a new focus on British guitar music which had been largely eclipsed by grunge before their emergence. Their inexorable rise saw them become one of the biggest groups in the country, a success which was replicated in many countries around the world. This 2CD Best Of is the only Suede hits compilation that has been endorsed by the band.
