Do the band have a good relationship with the Oasis brothers?
Definitely. I love everything they’ve done and they’re two of the nicest lads you’d ever meet. Despite their bad press they are good blokes. They just play up to this bad image and know how to wind the press up. They have good purpose, How would you sum up The Coral’s purpose? I don’t know anymore. I like to think that we stand for good music and I suppose we’re more romantic than many in the sense of our sound. Are there any bands at the minute that you’re in tune with? To be honest I don’t really get out much but I do like the White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age and Richard Hawley. What about the Artic Monkeys? How has it been for you supporting them? We’ve had some good days with them… it’s been alright. They’re a good group of lads with the same sort of principles as us I suppose. Are there any bands you’ve developed an obvious dislike for? (Laughs) I don’t know, but even if I did I wouldn’t say. I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut because it only backfires on you in the end. Des
