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Suede frontman Brett Anderson has admitted that he isn't 'a big fan' of bands reforming and feels that most groups only do it for 'nostalgia or money.'
Of course, Anderson realises the irony of his comments as Suede have reunited to release their first album for 11 years, but the crucial difference he believes is whether bands return to make new music or 'just bang through the old hits'.
Speaking exclusively to Gigwise, Anderson reveals: "It sounds slightly contradictory and slightly ironic, but I'm not really a big fan of reunions.
"I think 99 per cent of people get it wrong and they do it for nostalgia or money. It's very hard to re-capture the energy and spontaneity that put you there in the first place.
"I think people get very excited about the idea of reunions, but the reality of it is often a let down."
Suede performing at London's O2 Arena in 2012
Acts such as Blur and Pulp from a similar era to Suede have reformed, but have avoided fully committing to releasing an album worth of new material. Anderson feels his band can't be put in the same bracket as their nineties peers as Suede are more interested in writing new music.
When asked if there were any bands he wished hadn't reformed, Anderson gave an honest response.
He says: "All of them, to be honest. I don't wish anyone ill or anything and we reformed so it sounds hypocritical. Everyone believes their own reasons for doing things which is totally cool, but I'm just more excited about hearing new music by new bands or new music by old bands.
"The idea of someone reforming just to play their old hits it doesn't interest me at all. If they are going to reform and make new music then that's another thing.
"All these bands that I'm really fond of from the past, I'm quite happy for them to stay in the past.
"Just banging through the hits from years ago, I don't see the point."
Suede's new album, Bloodsports is out now and the band will be playing their first UK date of the year at London's Alexandra Palace on 30 march. For more information visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
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